Assistant Programme Officer

Job Description

Title: Assistant Programme Officer

Company Name: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in Bangladesh

Vacancy: Undefined

Job Location: Cox's Bazar

Employment Status: Contractual

Educational Requirements:
∎ Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in Business Administration, Law, Economics, Social Science or related field plus minimum 1 year of previous job experience in international capacity. Graduate degree (equivalent of a Master's) or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) may also be accepted.

Job Context:
∎ Vacancy Notice No. VA/FTA/009/2019
∎ Category/grade: National Professional Officer (NPO), NOA
∎ Post Number: 10031046
∎ Type of contract: Fixed-term appointment
∎ Date of Issue: 28 March 2019
∎ The effective date of assignment: As soon as possible

Job Responsibilities:
∎ 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):
∎ 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.
∎ 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 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.
∎ Undertake proper collection, monitoring and use of baselines, standards and indicators needed to measure and analyze 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 countrylevel.
∎ 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.
∎ Performs 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.

Additional Requirements:
∎ Excellent knowledge of English.
∎ Very good knowledge of local language and local institutions is essential.
∎ Desirable Qualifications & Competencies:
∎ Completion of specific training relevant to functions of the position
∎ Knowledge of UNHCR financial rules, procedures and processes
∎ Knowledge of UNHCR specific programmes (MSRP, Focus, etc.)
∎ Computer skills (in MS office)
∎ Knowledge of additional UN languages.
∎ Required Competencies:
∎ Managerial Competencies:
∎ Empowering and Building Trust
∎ Managing Resources
∎ Cross-Functional Competencies:
∎ Analytical Thinking
∎ Planning and Organizing
∎ Political Awareness
∎ Eligibility:
∎ Candidates must be Bangladeshi nationals.
∎ Internal staff members should consult the Policy and Procedures on Assignments of Locally recruited Staff (PPAL). If you have questions regarding eligibility, you may also contact the HR Unit.

Salary:
∎ A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the International Civil Service Commission at: http://icsc.un.org

Job Source: Bdjobs.com Online Job Posting

Application Deadline: April 10, 2019

Company Information:
∎ United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Representation in Bangladesh
∎ Business : International UN Refugee Agency
Humanitarian assistance


Category: NGO/Development