Associate Programme Officer

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.

The Associate Programme Officer will be supervised and guided by the Programme Officer and will receive support from other sections and units relevant to programme management. UNHCR Manual, Operations Plans, UN and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules and regulations will guide the work of the Associate Programme Officer. The incumbent will provide programmatic guidance and support regarding the implementation of protection and solutions strategies within available resources. S/he will coordinate with the other sections/units to ensure harmonized programmatic approaches at all levels and throughout the UNHCR Operations Management Cycle. The incumbent will work in line with the overall UNHCR directions which crucially requires working with partners, including with persons of concern, Government institutions and the private sector, through harnessing collaborative networks between JICA and other UN agencies, and the private sector through ensuring that programme management is approached as per UNHCR’s Strategic Directions, Global Compact for Refugees and corporate positions on SDGs. The incumbent will be 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.

Under the direct supervision of the Programme Officer, the IUN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Assist in ensuring that UNHCR’s Global Strategic Directions and regional directions as well as information on projected resource availability guide the planning process. • Provide inputs for developing the country multiyear strategy (2025 to 2028) compliance with global and regional strategic directions as well as with annual programming/planning instructions. • 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 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 including JICA, 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 new Results Framework. • Undertake proper collection, monitoring and use of baselines, standards and indicators needed to measure and analyse 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 to advise on any corrective actions required or the need for additional resources to reach planned target levels. • Apply UNHCR’s corporate tools for planning, COMPASS and donor reporting, to record data and assess the technical soundness of the operation and generate data for evidence-based decisions at the country-level. • 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.

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the field of programme planning / management, project management and monitoring and reporting. • Previous experience in working with Development and Private Sector Partnerships will be an advantage. • Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel, Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various Microsoft Office Applications (excel, word etc) and familiarity with database management. • Excellent understanding of UNHCR, its mandate, priorities, and field operations is an advantage. • Excellent communication skills with strong interpersonal and negotiate skills to deal with the donor and staff members of different cultural and educational backgrounds are essential. • Excellent computer skills (Ms Word Excel, and PowerPoint essential) is essential. • A good understanding of development issues and working culture is required. • Management of multifunctional teams, ensuring timely implementation of complex projects, monitoring and reporting.

Zambia is a land-linked, resource-rich country with sparsely populated land in the centre of Southern Africa. It shares its border with eight countries (Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, and Zimbabwe) that serve as an expanded market for its goods.

Lusaka is the capital of the Republic of Zambia. The climate is sunny and temperate, but it can be very cold during few months, with freezing temperature at times especially during the night. It is therefore advisable to bring warm clothing and foresee using heaters and other heating options when necessary. As the commercial and cultural centre of Zambia, Lusaka has seen rapid development in recent decades, with reasonable transportation connections and widely spoken English making the city highly attractive to vacationers and experts alike. Unemployment and poverty are issues in the city, and beyond. Key industries for the region and Zambia as a whole, include mining, agriculture, and tourism. Like most Southern African cities, life in Lusaka will require some adjustments for a person moving from outside the region, but the potential rewards and opportunities for experiences are well worth the effort.

Lusaka hosts several international organisation and embassies/diplomatic missions, therefore there is a very large community of expatriates from around the world. Housing is most of the time readily available and of good standard options are available. Most foodstuffs, beverages, household goods, furniture, and clothing, mostly imported from South Africa, Europe, and China while some ranges of local brands are available at a competitive price to imports. Meat, fish, fresh fruits, and vegetables are reasonably priced and abundantly available.

The basic infrastructures - roads, utilities, and telecommunications are of reasonable standard, although the city experiences power outages from time to time. Medical facilities are still largely inadequate, although several private clinics and hospitals provide reasonably good routine care. Several restaurants around the city serve local or international cuisine and there are numerous social and sports facilities (fitness, tennis, swimming, riding, golf, etc.) in the major hotels or in different establishments around the city. There are no major or special security concerns within Lusaka city limits. For more information, please visit http://zambiatourism.com.