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

UNHCR was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: Associate Programme Officer

Position Number: 10015252
Location: FCT Abuja
Duration of Contract: One Year
Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment
Category: Programme
Grade: NOB

Context, Duties and Responsibilities

• The Associate Programme Officer reports to the Senior Programme Officer and may supervise some support staff. S/he may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the country programme(s).
• UNHCR Manual, programme objectives, Operations Plans, UN and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules and regulations will guide the work of the Associate Programme Officer.
• S/he is also expected to stay abreast of the challenges posed to the region by the political context, the UN and humanitarian reform and institutional developments.

The incumbent will have the following responsibilities:

• 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.
• Assist in ensuring that global strategic priorities (GSP) and regional priorities as well as information on projected resource availability guide the planning parameters.
• Provide inputs for developing the country operations plan in 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 organization’s 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.
• Assist in training UNHCR as well as implementing partners (IP) staff in UNHCR standard procedures related to the Results Based Programme management.
• Undertake proper collection, monitoring and use of baselines, standards and indicators needed to measure and analyse UNHCR’s performance, trends and target interventions.
• Undertake field visits to evaluate and improve the planning, programming, implementation and monitoring of assistance projects.
• Assist 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 UNHCR’s corporate tools (e.g. 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.
• Assist in monitoring compliance to the organization’s resource allocation framework, providing support and taking corrective action where required.
• Assist in ensuring compliance in issuance of audit certificates for Implementing Partners.
• Monitor the implementation of IP Risk Management techniques and tools.
• Perform any other related functions as required.

Essential Minimum Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Law, Economics, Social Science or related field
• Minimum 4 years of previous job experience relevant to the function.
• Excellent knowledge of English.

Desirable Qualifications & Competencies:

• Completion of the UNHCR Learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position
• Good knowledge of UNHCR financial and Programme rules, procedures and processes
• Knowledge of UNHCR specific programmes (MSRP, Focus, etc.)
• Computer skills (in MS office including competency in MS Excel)
• Knowledge of another relevant UN language

Application Closing Date
6th November, 2018.

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
Click here to apply online