The Ugandan Jobline

• Through a consultative process within the
  country and field visits, stay involved in the development of the
  strategies, methodologies, contingency plans that respond to new and
  emerging operational challenges for the country.
• Provide 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.
• Assist in organizing a consultative
  process to ensure a consistent application of the organizations criteria
  and policies for the selection of implementing and operational partners.
• Assist in managing the development of a
  broad network of partners, good coordination practices and the development
  of partner capacities.
• Undertake proper collection, monitoring
  and use of baselines, standards and indicators needed to measure and
  analyze UNHCRs performance, trends and target interventions.
• Undertake field visits to evaluate and
  improve the planning, programming, implementation and monitoring of
  assistance projects.
• Offer support in implementing the
  establishment of sound monitoring processes, in reviewing final reports
  and on progress in order to advise on any corrective actions required or
  the need for additional resources to reach planned target levels.
• Apply UNHCRs corporate tools (example
  Global Focus, Focus Client) to record data and 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.
• Render support in monitoring compliance to
  the organizations resource allocation framework, providing support and
  taking corrective action where required.
• Provide support in ensuring compliance in
  issuance of audit certificates for Implementing Partners.
• Keenly monitor the implementation of IP
  Risk Management techniques and tools.
• Performs any other duties as required.

• 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.
• IP agreements are established in a timely
  manner, regularly monitored and reported on in compliance with established
  guidelines and procedures. 

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  UNHCR Assistant Programme Officer job opportunity should hold a University
  degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Law, Economics, Social
  Science or related field
• At least two years of previous job experience
  relevant to the function. One year of experience in an international capacity
  is desired.
• Completion of specific training relevant
  to functions of the position is an added advantage
• Knowledge of UNHCR financial rules,
  procedures and processes is an added advantage
• Knowledge of another relevant UN language is
  desired
• Knowledge of UNHCR specific programmes
  (MSRP, Focus, etc.)
• Good computer skills (in MS office)
• Excellent knowledge of English and working
  knowledge of another UN language.

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