Vacancy title:
Programme Officer
Jobs at:
UN High Commissioner for RefugeesDeadline of this Job:
20 May 2022
Summary
Date Posted: Monday, May 09, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
We are seeking a dynamic and proactive team player, with an ability to work independently to support programme team,You will work under the supervision of the Snr Programme Officer and Liaise with programme teams in Dar es Salaam, Kibondo, Kasulu and Kigoma in line with UNHCR rules and regulations and UNHCR Operations Management Manual.
Duties and responsibilities
• Support in assessing and analyzing the needs of persons of concern in a participatory manner, using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective as basis for planning.
• Provide support on programmatic aspects of developing multi-year protection and solutions strategies and annual plans with corresponding priorities taking into account corporate priorities.
• Support Results Based Management and programme capacity in light of evolving requirements, programming approaches and gaps.
• Support the planning process in compliance with planning parameters outlined in the Programme Manual and the planning instructions.
• Review and analyze plans, mid-year and year-end reports of UNHCR office(s), ensuring quality assurance and compliance with established policies, guidelines, procedures and standards.
• Support in the provision of overall direction to broaden partnerships with key stakeholders in order to maximize the protection and solutions response for persons of concern.
• Provide support to ensure a consistent application of the framework for implementing with partners, including the effective implementation of the policy on selection and retention of partners, management of partnership agreements, risk-based project performance monitoring, and risk-based project audits, among others.
• Contribute to ensure consistent and coherent monitoring approaches, tools and systems in line with global standards and polices.
• Actively contribute to UNHCRs programming of community of practice and continuously contributing to improvements of programming tools and processes.
• Identify potential gaps and problems and in cooperation with other relevant sections recommend appropriate solutions to ensure the efficient implementation of programme activities.
• Oversee a timely and effective follow-up of internal and external audits observations and recommendations that relate to programmatic issues.
• Perform other related duties as required.
Education & Professional Work Experience
• 6 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 5 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 4 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree
• Field of Education/Certificate
• Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences or other relevant field.**
• Relevant Job Experience
• Essential
• Demonstrated experience in programme management including familiarization with the OMC and sound knowledge Results Based-Management. Demonstrated experience in field operations, sound knowledge on the centrality of protection in programming, Joint Needs Assessments and the principles of targeting.
• Preferable and Desirable
• Minimum of 6 years of experience, preferably with an international organization in programme management including familiarization with the Operations Management Cycle and sound knowledge of Results Based-Management.
• Experience in the management of refugee projects in camps and urban settings.
• Some understanding of procurement processes, asset management, warehousing management basics and fleet management for partnership management
• Experience related to management of projects for basic services provision ie health, WASH, livelihoods, education, Non-Food items provision, nutrition
• Proven experience in financial management including partnership management
• Demonstrated experience in field operations, sound knowledge on the centrality of protection in programming, Joint Needs Assessments and the principles of targeting.
• Demonstrated experience in coordination within an inter-agency context and other actors, in a refugee or humanitarian context.
• Sound experience in program management training and capacity building activities.
• Functional Skills
• PG-Programme Management (project formulation, programme cycles and reporting standards)
• PG-Results-Based Management
• PG-UNHCR's Programmes
• PG-Experience with coordinating with Implementing Partners (Government/INGO/NGO/Corporate) Data and information management understanding
• Language Requirements
• Excellent knowledge of English (written / oral / comprehension) is essential. Knowledge of another UN language is an advantage.
Core Competencies
• Accountability
• Communication
• Organizational Awareness
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Client & Result Orientation
• Managerial Competencies
• Judgement and Decision Making
• Managing Performance
• Empowering and Building Trust
• Cross-Functional Competencies
• Change Capability and Adaptability
• Analytical Thinking
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 72
Level of Education: Bachelor Degree
Job application procedure
To apply follow this link https://bit.ly/3kKxhz9
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