INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY NOTICE Code: HCR/VAC/14/034 Functional Title: Senior ProgrammeAssociate Position Number: 10021293 Numbers of Positions: One Vacant Position Duty Station: Cairo, Egypt Category and Level: Fixed Term Appointment (FTA) for 1 year Grade: G7 Date of Issue: October 21, 2014 Closing Date: November 03, 2014 ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT: The incumbent would normally receive guidance from more senior programme staff in the operation. The incumbent normally supervises some support staff. S/he 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 Senior 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. 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 programme activities and implement administrative requirements. Duties and Responsibilities - 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. - 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 and documenting 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 negotiating agreements with implementing partners and ensure that IP agreements are established in conformity with UNHCR’s financial rules and the latest Headquarters’ instructions. - Assist in the design and preparation of detailed operations plan according to UNHCR standards and draft relevant agreement to be concluded with IPs. - Undertake proper collection, monitoring and use of baselines, standards and indicators needed to measure and analyse 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. - To ensure quality programmes, 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 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. - Perform other duties as required. - Provide inputs for the country operations plan (including budgets, staffing levels and structures) as well as prepare inputs for funding submissions, appeals and reports. - Enforce compliance with UNHCR’s global strategies, protocols and guidelines. - Represent UNHCR in physical monitoring of projects. Work Experience: - Minimum of 11 years of relevant work experience. Qualification Requirements: - Completion of Secondary education and advanced training/ certificate in Business Administration, Social Science, International Law or related field. - Computer skills (in MS office). - Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language. Desirable Qualifications and 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. - Required Competencies: Empowering and Building Trust Managing Performance Managing Resources Analytical Thinking Planning and Organizing Stakeholder Management Applications are to be sent by e-mail to: [email protected] with the following attachments: 1. Motivation letter (indicating the special interest in this particular position) 2. A duly completed or updated personal history form (P.11) – can be found at link: (unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc). The form should clearly indicate in the relevant section the names, contacts and e-mail addresses of three references. For better practicality, electronically completed forms will be accepted while the actual signature of the form can take place upon interviewing as and when candidates are selected for a job. (for external applicants only) 3. Updated Curriculum Vitae (C.V). (for external candidates only) 4. Valid contact and reachable telephone number on all the forms. (for external applicants only) 5. The e-mail subject should be written as follows: HCR/VAC/14/034, PN 10021293, Senior Programme Associate 6. For internal candidates, note should be taken that their existing fact sheets in the system will be subject to review by relevant managers as and when needed. Except where written otherwise, both internal and external applicants will need to submit all the above documentations. Applications missing any of the above elements, as applicable, will unfortunately not be considered. This position may be subject to a written test. Shortlisted candidates will be informed accordingly. Interviews are mandatory and mostly held after the written tests for successful candidates. Candidates are advised to review UNHCR website at (unhcr.org) before attending tests and interviews. ONLY SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED and only tested and interviewed candidates will receive regret letters if not selected. Note: Please read carefully the UNHCR Code of Conduct to this vacancy before applying as a pre-requisite for any engagement of work with UNHCR, you can find it at (unhcr.org/422dbc89a.html) APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED AFTER DEADLINE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
Posted on: Tue, 21 Oct 2014 14:21:27 +0000
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