Category and Level : GL- 5
Position No. : 10007580
Duration : 1
year, renewable
Location : Ankara,
Turkey
Closing Date : 27/10/2014
FUNCTIONS:
The incumbent receives guidance
from 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, Operations Plans, UN and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules and
regulations will guide the work of the Senior Programme Assistant.
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.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Prepare
requisitions and payment vouchers,
• Follow-up on
procurement issues and liaise with Supply.
• Follow-up with
field and implementing partners on distribution of relief items and keep the
relevant records
• Collects,
registers and maintains information on project activities.
• Prepare status
and progress reports, prepare tables and draft routine correspondence.
• Prepare
background material for use in discussions and briefing sessions.
• 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. This may include field visits for
specific monitoring and evaluation issues.
• Apply 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
ensuring compliance in issuance of audit certificates for Implementing
Partners.
• Perform other
duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and skills:
• Completion of
Secondary education courses/ training/ certificate in Business Administration,
Finance, Accounting, Social Sciences or
other related field
• Computer skills
(in MS office)
Required Competencies:
• Managing
Resources
• Analytical
Thinking
• Planning and
Organizing
Experience:
• Minimum 4 years
of previous job experience relevant to the function
Languages:
• Excellent
knowledge of Turkish and fluency in English.
• Knowledge of
other UN languages is an asset.
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.
If you wish to be considered
for this vacancy, please apply in writing to TURANHR@unhcr.org e-mail
address directly referring to
Vacancy Notice no later than
27/10/2014
All applicants are required
to submit a motivation letter also required to submit a CV/resume and a fully
completed P.11 Personal History Form.
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/vn11814_snr__programm_assistant.pdf
