Category
and Level :
National Officer (NOA)
Position
No : 10022631
Duration : 1
year, renewable
Location : Ankara,
Turkey
Closing
Date : 03 September 2014
FUNCTIONS:
The incumbent
is normally supervised by more senior programme staff in the operation. S/he
may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the
country programme(s). UNHCR Manual, programme objectives, Operations Plans, UN
and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules and regulations will guide the work of the
Assistant Programme Officer. S/he is also 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 required to have basic conceptual knowledge of profession, be dynamic and
able to take higher responsibilities progressively. S/he is supervised, coached
and guided by the supervisor. The incumbent does not normally have direct
supervisory role over other staff. However, it rests upon the supervisor of the
post to make time specific arrangements subject to a given situation.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
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 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.
·
Monitor
the implementation of IP Risk Management techniques and tools.
·
Performs
other duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. Education and skills
·
University
degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Law, Economics, Social Science
or related field
·
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)
2. Experience
·
Previous
job experience: 2 years of previous job experience relevant to the function. In
an international. Capacity: 1 year.
3. Languages
·
Excellent
knowledge of Turkish and fluency in English.
·
Knowledge
of other UN languages is an asset.
4. Required Competencies
·
Managing
Resources
·
Empowering
and Building Trust
·
Analytical
Thinking
·
Planning
and Organizing
·
Political
Awareness
If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, please
apply in writing to TURANHR@unhcr.org e-mail address directly referring to
Internal Vacancy Notice 81/14 no
later than:
03 September 2014
For National Officer positions, only Turkish Nationals are eligible
All applicants are required to
submit a motivation letter and are also required to submit a CV/resume and a
fully completed P.11 UN Personal History Form or updated fact sheet if internal
candidates.
Short-listed candidates will be
required to pass a written test.
Only short-listed candidates will be
notified.
Source: http://www.unhcr.org.tr/uploads/root/vn8114.pdf
