Associate Programme Officer
Assist in developing strategies and partner capacity.
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Overview
Assist in developing strategies and partner capacity.
You have:
- University degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Law, Economics, Development, Social Science or related field
- Minimum 3 years of work experience relevant to the function, in programme management, monitoring and evaluation
- English (Mandatory), Level - Fluent
Contract
This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.
Description of task
Under the direct supervision of UNHCR Senior Program Office, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- 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;
- Assist in ensuring that global strategic priorities (GSP) and regional priorities as well as information on projected resource availability guide the planning parameters;
- Provide inputs for developing the country operations plan in 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;
- Assist in training UNHCR as well as implementing partners (IP) staff in UNHCR standard procedures related to the Results Based Programme (RBM) management;
- 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 assisting in corrective action where required;
- Assist in establishing and handling Implementing Partners Reports.
Educational additional comments
University degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Law, Economics, Development, Social Science or related field
Experience remark
Minimum 3 years of work experience relevant to the function, in programme management, monitoring and evaluation
Language skills
- English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
Area of expertise details
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Competencies values
Accountability, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Working in Teams
Application procedure
- Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply. Application deadline: 13 September 2021
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to adapt to changes in a project? | The interviewer wants to assess your flexibility and adaptability skills in project management. | Highlight a specific situation where you successfully adapted to changes and the positive outcome. |
| How do you ensure effective communication among your team and partners? | This question evaluates your communication skills and ability to foster collaboration. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use for monitoring and evaluating program effectiveness? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe an experience where you had to train others on program procedures. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle resource allocation challenges in a program? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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