Programme Associate at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Position number: 10030867
Grade: G6
Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duration of Contract: One Year (with possible renewal)
Duty Stations: Ogoja
Supervisor: Programme Officer
Proposed Starting: As soon as possible


CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The incumbent normally receives guidance from the Programme 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.
• Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer the incumbent will have the following responsibilities:
• Assist in negotiating agreements with implementing partners and ensure that IP agreements are established in conformity with UNHCR’s financial rules and the latest
• Headquarters’ instructions.
• Undertake proper collection, monitoring and use of baselines, standards and indicators needed to measure and analyze 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 as required.
• Use UNHCR’s 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 ensuring compliance in issuance of audit certificates for Implementing Partners.
• Perform other duties as required.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of Secondary education and post-secondary training/ certificate in Business Administration, Social Science, International Law or related field
• Minimum 6 years of previous job experience relevant to the function
• Computer skills (in MS office)
• Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Completion of the UNHCR Learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position
• Good 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.
• Proficiency in Microsoft office package tools(emphasis on MS Excel)

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:
Programme 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.