Job Title: Senior Programme Associate
Organisation: United
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Position No.: 10007729
Vacancy Notice: 007/2019
Reports to: Senior
Field Officer
Field Officer
Duty Station: Uganda
Post Grade:
GL7
GL7
About UNHCR:
The Office of the
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14,
1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. UNHCR’s mandate under the Statute
of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is to lead
and co-ordinate action for international protection to refugees; seek permanent
solutions for the problems of refugees and safeguard refugee rights and
well-being. UNHCR has an additional mandate concerning issues of statelessness,
as it is given a designated role under Article 11 of the 1961 Convention on the
Reduction of Statelessness.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14,
1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. UNHCR’s mandate under the Statute
of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is to lead
and co-ordinate action for international protection to refugees; seek permanent
solutions for the problems of refugees and safeguard refugee rights and
well-being. UNHCR has an additional mandate concerning issues of statelessness,
as it is given a designated role under Article 11 of the 1961 Convention on the
Reduction of Statelessness.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- The Senior Programme Associate provides
inputs for developing the country operations plan for overall compliance
with global strategic priorities and regional priorities as well as with
annual programming/planning instructions. - Provide support in organizing and
documenting a consultative process to ensure a consistent application of
the organization criteria and policies for the selection of implementing
and operational partners. - Render support in managing the
development of a broad network of partners, good coordination practices
and the development of partner capacities. - Assist in negotiating agreements with
implementing partners and ensure that IP agreements are established in
conformity with UNHCR financial rules and the latest Headquarters
instructions. - Provide support in the design and
preparation of detailed operations plan according to UNHCR standards and
draft relevant agreement to be concluded with IPs. - Undertake proper collection, monitoring
and use of baselines, standards and indicators needed to measure and
analyse programme performance, trends and target interventions. - Review the implementation and
performance of IPs agreements through appropriate physical monitoring to
evaluate the projects by reviewing work plans, progress reports, budget,
financial reports and expenditures undertake field visits - Ensure quality programmes, use UNHCR
corporate tools (e.g. Global Focus, Focus Client) to assess the technical
soundness of the operation and generate data for evidence based decisions
at the country level. - Assist in keeping donor representatives
briefed on developments and assist in the development of funding
submissions, appeals and reports. - Assist in monitoring compliance to the
organization resource allocation framework, providing support and taking
corrective action where required. - Assist in ensuring compliance in issuance
of audit certificates for Implementing Partners. - Perform any other duties as required
Key Performance Indicators:
- The needs of persons of concern in the
country are assessed and analysed in a participatory manner and using an
Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective to form a firm basis for
planning. - Implementing Partner agreements are
established in a timely manner, regularly monitored and reported on in
compliance with established guidelines and procedures - Provide inputs for the country operations
plan (including budgets, staffing levels and structures) as well as
prepare inputs for funding submissions, appeals and reports. - Enforce compliance with UNHCR global
strategies, protocols and guidelines. - Represent UNHCR in physical monitoring
of projects
Qualifications,
Skills and Experience:
Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United
Nations UNHCR Senior Programme Associate job placement should have
completed Secondary Education with an advanced certificate in Business
Administration, Social Science, International Law or related field. - At least eleven years of previous job
experience relevant to the function. - Good computer skills (in MS office).
- Fluency in English and working knowledge
of another relevant UN language or local language. - The applicant should have preferably
completed the UNHCR Learning programmes or specific training relevant to
functions of the position. - Extensive knowledge of UNHCR financial
rules, procedures and processes. Knowledge of UNHCR specific programmes
(MSRP, Focus, etc.). - Prior exposure to UNHCR refugee
operations and functions relating to office administration and programme
activities
How to Apply:
All interested
Ugandan nationals who wish to join the United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees (UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to click on the
link below and follow the application instructions after reviewing the job
details.
Ugandan nationals who wish to join the United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees (UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to click on the
link below and follow the application instructions after reviewing the job
details.
Deadline: 21st February 2019
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