Internal/Externa

Eligible Applicants

This position is advertised open to Group 1, Group 2, if applicable, and external applicants.

Programme Associate

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The Programme Associate would normally receive guidance from more senior programme staff in the operation/bureau/division. S/he may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the country/region programme(s). UNHCR Manual, Operations Plans, UN and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules and regulations will guide the work of the Programme Associate. S/he is expected to stay abreast of the challenges posed by the operational 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 programme activities and implement administrative requirements. The incumbent will have to establish good working relationships with their peers at country level to facilitate the collection of information and other programme management related activities.

 The incumbent is expected to work in line with the multi-functional team (MFT) approach as defined within the Program Manual, ensuring the participation of relevant stakeholders in all phases of the Program Management Cycle.

 All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties

• Support the assessment and analysis of the needs of persons of concern in the country/region in a participatory manner and using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective as basis for planning.
• Assist in managing the development of a broad network of partners, good coordination practices and the development of partner capacities related to programme management if applicable.
• Assist in organizing and documenting the selection of partners in accordance with the policy on selection and retention of partners, ensuring due diligence to meet the requirements of projects.
• Provide support to the field with technical advice to ensure partnership agreements are established in a timely manner, regularly monitored and reported on in compliance with established guidelines and procedures included in the framework for implementing with partners.
• Support the implementation and performance of partnership agreements through field visits and appropriate physical monitoring if applicable, reviewing performance and financial reports.
• Support the development and implementation of MFT monitoring plans for activities implemented through partnerships and those under direct implementation in line with Programme Manual and programming instructions.
• Contribute to the review and analysis of operations plans, mid-year and year-end reports of the different UNHCR offices, ensuring quality assurance and compliance with established policies, guidelines, procedures and standards. Generate and maintain records of implementation rate (performance progress and expenditures) on a regular basis.
• Follow up on any change in regards to alignment of results chain, verifying indicators, budget, prioritization, apportioning needed to measure programme performance, trends and target interventions, contributing to soundness of Operations Plan and enhancement of data quality.
• Follow up with UNHCR offices the compliance with issuance of audit certificates for partners in line with the Policy on Risk-Based Project Audits.
• Provide support to the field through technical advice and training on resource allocation processes and other programmatic issues.
• Use UNHCR¿s corporate tools (e.g. Focus Client, Global Focus Insight and FOCUS Reader, MSRP) for core activities related to planning, budgeting, implementation and reporting, generating data for evidence-based programmatic decisions and analysis.
• Support UNHCRs programming of community of practice and continuously contributing to improvements of programming tools and processes.
• Perform other duties as required

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

 As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

Position Competencies

• Competencies as defined in Job Profile

Additional Information

• Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing, training or any other fees).

Nature of the Position

The Programme Associate works under the supervision of the Snr Emergency Coordinator in Semera. The Office in Semera, plays a crucial coordination role for supporting IDPs and PoCs across the region, namely refugees and IDPs.

The UNHCR Field Office Samara consists of two Field Units UNHCR Field Unit Aysaita, and UNHCR Field Unit Barahle. The refugee camp of Berhale counts as of December 2021 20,639 refugees.  While Aysaita refugee camp counts 26,149 refugees as of December 2021. Aysaita is 70km far from Samara, Barahle is about 480km far from Samara.

Since July 2021, UNHCR has scaled up its interventions in Afar Region following the conflict in Tigray Region and subsequent internal displacements. With its partners, UNHCR is responding to the emergency caused by internal displacement by distributing core relief items, emergency shelter kits; enhanced its protection activities and actively participates to the coordination of the response together with the UN Sister Agencies, (I)NGOs as to support the regional authorities of Afar to respond to the multiple and urgent needs. As of January 2022, the estimated displacement in Afar Region according to governmental sources amounts to 413,000 IDPs. UNHCR is therefore increasing its staffing resources to respond to the additional needs, including provision of relief assistance, protection and coordination.

The incumbent is expected to have contacts within and outside the organization, as well as with partners and other stakeholders to collect information, monitor programme activities and implement administrative requirements. The incumbent will have to establish good working relationships with their peers at country level to facilitate the collection of information and other programme management related activities. S/he assist in raising requisitions, vouchers and prepare partner agreements using MSRP financial transaction tool and keep record of all the transactions related to Program.

The incumbent is expected to work in line with the multi-functional team (MFT) approach as defined within the Program Manual, ensuring the participation of relevant stakeholders in all phases of the Program Management Cycle.

Living and Working Conditions:

Staff members should be prepared to operate under challenging conditions with limited resources in the Samara UNHCR Field Office and camps, Aysaita and Barhale.

The Field Office deals primarily with several local camp environments with inherent risks to staff safety and health. Regardless of information campaigns, there are realistically few, or no COVID-19 protocols adhered to by the camp(s) population. Staff wear masks but will often work within large groups of refugees who do not. There are several clinics and pharmacies within a 5 km radius of Samara that offer basic services. The nearest hospital, run by the government, is located 10km away. It is recommended that staff with prescriptions should come with at least 3 months of prescription medication. There are, however, daily one -hour flights to the capital city, Addis Ababa, which could facilitate the replenishment of medical and other supplies.The region is extremely hot, especially from May to September. Consequently, the region is open for business from 7:00 am until 6:00 pm with most commercial and government entities closing between 12:00 noon to 03:00 pm.

Presently, being a newly opened office, the Samara Field Office does not offer guest house services. Staff will have to rent in nearby hotels or subject to availability, seek accommodation in the WFP guest house.

Banking services including ATM, Visa and Mastercard services are available in this town.

• This Job is on a Temporary Appointment.
•  Knowledge of Local Language (Afar and Amharic) is desirable.
•  An eliminatory or complementary written test for shortlisted candidates may be conducted which will be followed by competency-based interview.
•  Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
•  Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Location: Semera, Eth-Fed D-R

Job ID : 33517

Family Location Type: Non - Family

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

 Education & Professional Work Experience

Years of Experience / Degree Level

• For G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
• Relevant Job Experience

Essential

• Demonstrated experience in program management, Operation Management Cycle and related processes. Knowledge of Results Based-Management
• Computer skills (in MS office) including advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data management, etc.)

 Desirable

• Completion of UNHCR Learning Programmes or specific training relevant to function of the position including Programme Management ¿ Level 1. E-tutoring of PM1, Framework for Implementing with Partners Learning Programme. Experience in programme management training and capacity building activities.

 Functional Skills

• *IT-Computer Literacy
• PG-Programme Management (programme cycles and reporting standards)
• PG-Results-Based Management
• DM-Database Management
• PG-Programme Analysis
• PG-Development and monitoring of programme assessments and surveys
• (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

 Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Communication
• Organizational Awareness
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Client & Result Orientation
• Managerial Competencies
• Empowering and Building Trust
• Managing Resources

Cross-Functional Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Planning and Organizing
• Stakeholder Management

Language Requirements

• For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can send their CV'S through

CLICK HERE