Antecedentes

The incumbent normally receives guidance from more senior programme staff in the operation. 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.           

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.

Deberes y responsabilidades

Accountability (key results that will be achieved)

• 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.

Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)

• 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 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 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.

Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)

• 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.

Competencias

• Completion of the UNHCR Learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position
• Good knowledge of UN financial rules, procedures and processes
• Knowledge of UN/UNHCR specific programmes (MSRP, ATLAS, Focus, etc.)

Managerial Competencies

• Managing Resources

Cross-Functional Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Planning and Organizing

Habilidades y experiencia requeridas

Education:

• Completion of Secondary education and post-secondary training/certificate in Business Administration, Social Science, International Law or related field;

Experience:

• Minimum 6 years of previous job experience relevant to the function
• Experience in accounting and finance operations;
• Prior exposure to UNHCR refugee operations and functions relating to office administration and programme activities;

Language requirement:

• Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
• In offices where the working language is not English, excellent knowledge of working language of duty station and working knowledge of English.

Other skills:

• Computer skills (MS office and People soft applications).

How to apply:

Applicants are instructed to submit by e-mail a completed United Nations Personal History form for Fixed Term Appointment (available at http://www.al.undp.org/content/albania/en/home/operations/jobs/) together with a covering letter to: albti@unhcr.org

Applications without the above documents will not be considered.

Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Applications will not be acknowledged.  Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.