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• Quality assurance of project agreements is provided in accordance
  with applicable UNHCR rules and regulations.
• A project monitoring plan is in place and implemented in
  collaboration with multi-functional teams (MFT).
• Assurance of project implementation and delivery of expected results
  within budget/resources, timeframe, and in accordance with project
  agreements is provided.
• Resources transferred to implementing partners are utilized for the
  intended purposes and in accordance with project agreements.
• Performance delivery and financial expenditure reported by
  implementing partners are accurate and consistent.
• Sufficient and adequate internal controls are in place for the
  management of projects and activities.
• Programme and senior management are promptly informed of major
  variances and risks in the execution of projects (budgets, finance,
  implementation or timeframe).
• Project audit certificates are of good quality, timely obtained, and
  recommendations are implemented.
• Participate in the operation’s annual assessment and planning cycle.
• Support the selection and retention processes of implementing
  partners in accordance with UNHCR’s rules, policies and procedures.
• Review that project agreements are in conformity with Country
  Operation Plans and UNHCR’s rules, policies and procedures.
• Formulate and implement a project monitoring plan in collaboration
  with the programme unit and MFT.
• Track the management of project risks in collaboration with the
  programme unit, and report major risks to senior management.
• Review, analyze and verify Financial and Performance Implementing
  Partner Reports (Part I-IPFR and Part II-IPR), and check accuracy and
  consistency between IPFR and IPR, in accordance with project agreements.
• Undertake missions within the geographical area of responsibility.
• Monitor, track and verify that expenditure for direct implementation
  by UNHCR is in line with the approved budget.
• Conduct reviews of the internal control systems of implementing
  partners and provide advice as required.
• Provide feedback and recommendations of identified variants, risks
  and issues to the partner, programme unit and escalate to management as
  required.
• Prepare project control reports with the current status of programme
  implementation and financial status.
• Inform management of cases where UNHCR may not adhere to its
  obligations under project agreements.
• Manage the selection and engagement process of audit providers for
  projects, and the execution of the audits, including obtaining reports,
  reviewing outcomes and following-up with recommendations.
• Carry out timely project closure in coordination with the programme
  unit.
• Participate in country-level programme training for implementing
  partners and UNHCR staff as necessary, as well as brief staff and
  implementing partners on project control and risk management.
• Provide input to the midand end-year programme review process on
  issues related to project control and risk management.
• Maintain professional relationships with implementing partners.
• Keep up-to-date with all UNHCR rules, regulations and procedures
  necessary to perform these duties.
• Perform other duties as required.

• Report on financial and operational performance and risks related to
  projects, and escalate issues to senior management.
• Recommend acceptance or non-acceptance of IPRs and payment of
  instalments.
• Advise on improvements related to project management and internal
  controls.
• Contact implementing partners for project related matters.
• Have unlimited access to financial and operational records relating
  to projects

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations UNHCR Project Control Officer job
  placement should hold an Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in
  Accounting, Finance, Public or Business Administration, Economics or
  related field, OR undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in another
  field combined with a professional qualification in accounting, auditing
  or finance (CPA/CIA or equivalent) plus minimum 6 years of previous job
  experience in the field of accounting/finance, project management,
  business analysis, quality assurance and/or risk management, of which at
  least 2 years in an intergovernmental organization (United Nations or
  similar). Graduate degree (equivalent of a Master’s) plus 5 years or
  Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) plus 4 years of previous relevant
  work experience may also be accepted.
• Excellent knowledge of international auditing standards, with a
  minimum of 2 years of practical experience in auditing.
• Good understanding of project and resource management.
• Excellent computer skills, in particular in MS Office applications
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if
  not English.
• Professional qualification in accounting, auditing or finance
  (CPA/CIA or equivalent).
• Project management accreditation highly desirable.
• Risk management certification.
• Good knowledge of UNHCR systems (such as Focus and MSRP).
• Excellent knowledge of United Nations financial rules and
  procedures.
• Good understanding of the workflows of major Entreprise Resource
  Planning financial modules (such as PeopleSoft, SAP or Oracle).
• Working experience with accrual accounting (such as IPSAS or IFRS).
• Knowledge of additional UN languages.

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