Cash Based Interventions Associate at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Position number: 10030866
Grade: G6
Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duration of Contract: One Year (with possible renewal)
Duty Stations: Ogoja
Supervisor: CBI Officer
Proposed Starting: As soon as possible


CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The incumbent normally receives guidance from the CBI Officer in the Sub-Office. He/she may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the country programme(s).
• UNHCR Manual, Operations Plans, UN and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules and regulations will guide the work of the Programme Associate. S/he is expected to stay abreast of the challenges
• posed to the region by the political context, the UN and humanitarian reform and institutional developments. Contacts are mainly with the colleagues in the same duty station to exchange
• information and to discuss the work plans. External contacts are with the national and local authorities for gathering and exchange of data.
• Under the direct supervision of the CBI Officer the incumbent will have the following
• responsibilities:
• Manage the use, maintenance and technical support of databases used in the cash based interventions.
• Generate statistical reports based on the standard reporting formats and ad-hoc reports, charts and tables as required by the management.
• Prepare and administer accurate lists of beneficiaries for the regular assistance through bank ATM/IRIS system in line with the procedures established by the office.
• Assist in developing and administering UNHCR Regular Cash based Intervention database.
• Assist in the monthly reconciliation and refund process for the cash assistance project.
• Assist in preparing detailed reports and breakdown of the cash assistance provided to the refugees.
• Cross-check databases to ensure that all beneficiaries are active cases.
• Keep cash lists updated and free of duplications and ensure delivery of cash assistance to beneficiaries in a timely manner.
• Maintain relationships with partners to facilitate the flow of information between databases,
• Assist with the training of internal staff and partners on how to use the database,
• Execute best practice in data protection standards and help to positively influence others,
• Troubleshoot issues with the database and work with internal teams to provide technical fixes,
• Inform and act on the reports and messages that are received from various units on different vulnerable cases in respect to financial assistance.
• Support in the co-ordination with different IPs, Ops and focal points on lists of beneficiaries reflecting situation of cash assistance.
• Undertake missions and field visits to bank service provider to monitor the cash project.
• Undertake other relevant duties as required.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of secondary education with certificate/training in Information Technology & Database Management.
• Minimum 6 years of previous data management experience, preferable in CBI context.
• Excellent knowledge of computer software and database applications.
• Experience in Microsoft SQL Server (2005 or later).
• Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Knowledge of UNHCR programmes and activities.
• Experience in cash-based interventions, particularly in a refugee response context.
• Working experience in C# and ASP.net.
• University level course in Computer Science or related fields with components related directly to data management.
• Working experience with statistical software such as R, Python, Stata etc.

HOW TO APPLY:
Please be informed that this is a two-step application method for quality assurance reasons.
1. Apply Online:
Interested candidates should apply by clicking HERE to create a profile before applying through the following link:
Cash Based Interventions Associate – G6 – Ogoja (best viewed on Google Chrome)

2. Email Your Application:
a. Kindly prepare an application/letter of motivation, resume as well as fully completed and signed UNHCR Personal History Form (P11)
b. Submit the application, resume and Personal history form (P11) via email to niglahr@unhcr.org quoting in the subject line the vacancy number and title of the position (VERY IMPORTANT).

The UNHCR personal History form can be downloaded from www.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc.
Kindly make sure you use the UNHCR personal History form.
Kindly note that a written test will be conducted for this position which will be followed by a
competency based interview.
THERE IS NO NEED TO SEND OTHER CERTIFICATES WITH THE APPLICATION AT THIS STAGE.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged.