Programme Associate(Kadugli) – UNHCR
Job Description
| Organization | United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees |
| Job Title | Programme Associate |
| Location | Kadugli |
| Hardship Level | E (most hardship) |
| Job ID | JR2439107 |
| Family Location Type | Non Family with Residential Location |
| Closing Date | April 3, 2024 |
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Programme Associate would normally receive guidance from more senior program staff in the operation/bureau/division. S/he may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the country/region program (s). UNHCR Manual, Operations Plans, and 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 by the operational context, the UN and humanitarian reform and institutional developments.
The incumbent is expected to have contacts within the organization and outside the duty station, as well as with partners and other stakeholders to collect information, monitor program activities and implement administrative requirements. The incumbent will have to establish good working relationships with their peers at the country level to facilitate the collection of information and other program management-related activities.
The incumbent is expected to work in line with the multi-functional team (MFT) approach as defined within the Program Manual, ensuring the participation of relevant stakeholders in all phases of the Program Management Cycle.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable for performing their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
Duties
– Support the assessment and analysis of the needs of persons of concern in the country/region in a participatory manner and using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective as a basis for planning.
– Assist in managing the development of a broad network of partners, good coordination practices and the development of partner capacities related to program management if applicable.
– Assist in organizing and documenting the selection of partners by the policy on selection and retention of partners, ensuring due diligence to meet the requirements of projects.
– Provide support to the field with technical advice to ensure partnership agreements are established promptly, regularly monitored and reported on in compliance with established guidelines and procedures included in the framework for implementing with partners.
– Support the implementation and performance of partnership agreements through field visits and appropriate physical monitoring if applicable, reviewing performance and financial reports.
– Support the development and implementation of MFT monitoring plans for activities implemented through partnerships and those under direct implementation in line with the Programme Manual and programming instructions.
– Contribute to the review and analysis of operations plans, and mid-year and year-end reports of the different UNHCR offices, ensuring quality assurance and compliance with established policies, guidelines, procedures and standards. Generate and maintain records of implementation rate (performance progress and expenditures) regularly.
– Follow up on any change in regards to alignment of results chain, verifying indicators, budget, prioritization, apportioning needed to measure program performance, trends and target interventions, contributing to the soundness of Operations Plan and enhancement of data quality.
– Follow up with UNHCR offices the compliance with the issuance of audit certificates for partners in line with the Policy on Risk-Based Project Audits.
– Provide support to the field through technical advice and training on resource allocation processes and other programmatic issues.
– Use UNHCR’s corporate tools (e.g. Focus Client, Global Focus Insight and FOCUS Reader, MSRP) for core activities related to planning, budgeting, implementation and reporting, generating data for evidence-based programmatic decisions and analysis.
– Support UNHCR programming of community of practice and continuously contribute to improvements of programming tools and processes.
– Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision-making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or a relevant functional colleague(s).
– Perform other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G6 – 3 years relevant experience with a High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor’s or equivalent or higher
Field(s) of Education
n/a
Certificates and/or Licenses
not specified
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Demonstrated experience in program management, Operation Management Cycle and related processes. Knowledge of Results Management. Computer skills (in MS Office) including advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data management, etc.)
Desirable
Completion of UNHCR Learning Programmes or specific training relevant to the function of the position including Programme Management Level 1. E-tutoring of PM1, Framework for Implementing with Partners Learning Programme. Experience in program management training and capacity-building activities.
Functional Skills
*IT-Computer Literacy
PG-Programme Management (program cycles and reporting standards)
PG-Results-Based Management
DM-Database Management
PG-Programme Analysis
PG-Development and monitoring of program assessments and surveys
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and the UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.
As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, supporting ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.
This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
