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

Employment Nigeria 02-Oct-2018 BORNO , MAIDUGURI , Administrative NGO

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (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: Programme Associate

Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Position Number: 10024170
Category: Programme
Grade: GS - 6
Duration of Contract: 1 Year
Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment

Context, Duties and Responsibilities
The incumbent normally receives guidance from the Senior Programme Officer in the Maiduguri Sub-Office. He/she may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the Sub-Office 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 Senior Programme Officer the incumbent shall carry out the responsibilities below:

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).

Application Closing Date
2nd October, 2018.

Sorry the application deadline for this job has elapsed

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

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