UNHCR is looking for a PROGRAM ASSOCIATE
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a sub-institution of United Nations and was inaugurated on December 14, 1950 by the decision of United Nations General Assembly. The main purpose of the institution is to coordinate and take the head of international efforts for the sake of defending the refugees and providing solutions to the refugee challenges. During over 60 years business, UNHCR has made important contribution to the millions of refugees to turn over a new leaf. UNHCR has more than 8,000 personnel over the worldwide, where it is operational in more than 125 countries. Now, UNHCR is looking for a Program Associate to work in Ankara, Turkey, application deadline is 15 January 2015.
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a sub-institution of United Nations and was inaugurated on December 14, 1950 by the decision of United Nations General Assembly. The main purpose of the institution is to coordinate and take the head of international efforts for the sake of defending the refugees and providing solutions to the refugee challenges. During over 60 years business, UNHCR has made important contribution to the millions of refugees to turn over a new leaf. UNHCR has more than 8,000 personnel over the worldwide, where it is operational in more than 125 countries. Now, UNHCR is looking for a Program Associate to work in Ankara, Turkey, application deadline is 15 January 2015.
Title of Post: Program Associate
Category and Level: GL-6
Position No.: 10023400
Duration: 1 year, renewable
Location: Ankara
Closing Date: 15 January 2015
FUNCTIONS:
The incumbent will perform under the supervision of the Senior Program Officer/ Program Office in Ankara. The incumbent normally receives guidance from more senior program staff in the operation. He/she may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the country program(s). UNHCR Manual, Operations Plans, UN and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules and regulations will guide the work of the Program 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 program activities and implement administrative requirements.
RESPONSABILITIES:
• 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 undertake the necessary analysis of the program 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.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and skills
• Completion of Secondary education and post-secondary training/ certificate in Business Administration, Social Science, International Law or related field
• Computer skills (in MS office)
• Completion of the UNHCR Learning program or specific training relevant to functions of the position
• Good knowledge of UNHCR financial rules, procedures and processes
• Knowledge of UNHCR specific program (MSRP, Focus, etc.)
• Prior exposure to UNHCR refugee operations and functions relating to office administration and program activities
Experience
• Minimum 6 years of previous job experience relevant to the function
Languages
• Excellent knowledge of Turkish and English.
• Working knowledge of another relevant UN language is an asset.
Required Competencies
• Analytical Thinking
• Managing Resources
• Planning and Organizing
If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, please apply in writing to
E-mail address directly referring to Vacancy Notice VN/159/14 no later than 15 January 2015
All applicants are required to submit a Motivation Letter.
Incomplete submissions will not be considered
Please note that the United Nations office is a smoke free environment.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified.
Source: http://www.unhcr.org.tr/uploads/root/vn_15914_program_associate(1).pdf
