Hardship LevelD
Family TypeFamily
Family TypeFamily
Residential location (if applicable)
GradeNOA
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeNational Professional Officer
ReasonRegular > Regular Assignment
Target Start Date2023-06-01
Job Posting End DateJune 10, 2023
Standard Job DescriptionAssistant Programme Officer Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Assistant Programme Officer may be based in HQ, field/regional bureau, and would normally receive guidance from more senior programme staff in the operation/bureau/division and may supervise a small team of local staff. The incumbent may refer to UNHCR¿s Programme Manual (Chapter IV), UNHCR's corporate and regional strategic priorities, operation plans and other relevant institutional rules and regulations for further guidance. The Assistant Programme Officer will support the provision of programmatic guidance and support with regard to the implementation of protection and solutions strategies within available resources. The incumbent will play a role in coordinating with the other sections/units to ensure harmonized programmatic approaches at all levels and throughout the UNHCR Operations Management Cycle. S/he will work in line with the overall UNHCR directions which crucially require working with partners, including with persons of concern, governmental institutions and the private sector, ensuring that programme management is approached as per UNHCR¿s Strategic Directions, Global Strategic Priorities (GSPs), Global Compact for Refugees (GCR), corporate positions on SDGs. 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 in assessing and analysing the needs of persons of concern in a participatory manner, using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective as basis for planning - Provide support on programmatic aspects of developing multi-year protection and solutions strategies and annual plans with corresponding priorities taking into account corporate priorities - Support Results Based Management and programme capacity in light of evolving requirements, programming approaches and gaps, - Assist the planning process in compliance with planning parameters outlined in the Programme Manual and the planning instructions - Contribute to the review and analyse of plans, mid-year and year-end reports of UNHCR offices in the region, ensuring quality assurance and compliance with established policies, guidelines, procedures and standards. - Assist with the provision of overall direction to broaden partnerships with key stakeholders in order to maximize the protection and solutions response for persons of concern. - Contribute to the successful application of the framework for implementing with partners, including the effective implementation of the policy on selection and retention of partners, management of partnership agreements, risk-based project performance monitoring, and risk-based project audits, among others. - Contribute to ensure consistent and coherent monitoring approaches, tools and systems within the Area of Responsibility (AoR), in line with global standards and polices. - Actively contribute to UNHCRs programming of community of practice and continuously contribute to improvements of programming tools and processes. - Identify potential gaps and problems and in cooperation with other relevant sections recommend appropriate solutions to ensure the efficient implementation of programme activities - Assist in a timely and effective follow-up of internal and external audits observations and recommendations that relate to programmatic issues. - Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level For P1/NOA - 1 year relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or no experience with Graduate degree; or no experience with Doctorate degree Field(s) of Education Economics Business Administration Social Sciences or other relevant field. (Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential) Certificates and/or Licenses Not specified (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential: Demonstrated experience in programme management including familiarization with the OMC and sound knowledge Results Based-Management. Demonstrated experience in field operations, sound knowledge on the centrality of protection in programming, Joint Needs Assessments and the principles of targeting. Desirable: Demonstrated experience in coordination within an inter-agency context and other actors, in a refugee or humanitarian context. Sound experience in program management training and capacity building activities. Functional Skills PG-UNHCR's Programmes PG-Results-Based Management PG-Stakeholder management and coordination with Implementing Partners (Gov/NGO/Corporate) PG-Programme Management (programme cycles and reporting standards) (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. 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. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Desired Candidate Profile 1) The incumbent of the position will be stationed in Cox's Bazar with regular and frequent missions to Bhasan Char that can take several weeks. The position will be eventually transferred to Bhasan Char as a permanent duty station.
2) Demonstrated knowledge of resource management, analytical skills and knowledge of funding raising, proposal writing and reporting.
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):
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Operational context
Bhasan Char was established by the Government of Bangladesh to host up to 100,000 Rohingya refugees. Aimed at addressing the overcrowding in Cox Bazar and improving living conditions, the project is led by the Government with relevant ministries and agencies actively involved, as well as national NGOs. UN involvement on Bhasan Char is aimed at supplementing and complementing the humanitarian activities of the national NGOs in support of this national-led effort.
On 9 October 2021, the Government of Bangladesh and UNHCR (on behalf of the UN agencies working in Cox’s Bazar) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) that established a common protection and policy framework for ongoing and future refugee relief efforts on Bhasan Char. The MoU affirmed a joint commitment to ensure that refugees would move to the island voluntarily, based on a free and informed choice, and that they would have opportunities to move between the island and the mainland. The MoU also confirmed that the current and future refugee population on Bhasan Char has access to services including protection, shelter, food and nutrition, water, sanitation and hygiene, health, education, and the ability to engage in livelihoods and capacity-building activities.
As of January 2023, 29,340 Rohingya refugees reside on Bhasan Char. The majority 55% are children under the age of 18 years, while 2% are elderly (aged 60 years and above). Women and girls represent 51% of the overall refugee population. A total of 2,171 refugees from 2,036 families, representing 7.9% of the total refugee population on Bhasan Char, were identified as persons with specific needs (PSNs), including 260 individuals with disabilities and 107 individuals suffering from serious medical conditions.
The Inter-Agency efforts in 2021-2022 have contributed to an increase in protection space and a coordinated assistance programme mainly focused on providing lifesaving humanitarian assistance, including health, education, setting up community-based protection mechanisms, capacity building, etc.
The incumbent of the position will be stationed in Cox's Bazar with regular and frequent missions to Bhasan Char that can take several weeks. The position will be eventually transferred to Bhasan Char as a permanent duty station.
Bhasan Char was formed within the last 20 years by the silt at the mouth of the Meghna River, the island currently has 120 brick-built cluster villages and 120 cyclone shelters.
The staff members will be working on this island for several weeks under the arrangement of mission travel from Cox Bazar. During the mission, staff are accommodated in private guest houses. Each has rooms with equipped bathrooms and common areas. Electricity relies on the generator and solar system. In addition, staff members should be prepared to operate under challenging transport arrangements from Bhasan Char to Chittagong weekly two times through a Navy ship. There is one general hospital in Bhasan Char supported by Bangladesh Govt, staff are receiving basic primary treatment from there.
Additional Qualifications
SkillsPG-Programme Management (programme cycles and reporting standards), PG-Results-Based Management, PG-Stakeholder management and coordination with Implementing Partners (Gov/NGO/Corporate), PG-UNHCR's Programmes
EducationBA: Business Administration (Required), BA: Economics (Required), BA: Law (Required), BA: Social Science (Required)
Certifications
Work Experience
CompetenciesAccountability, Change capability & adaptability, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Judgement & decision making, Managing performance, Negotiation & conflict resolution, Organizational awareness, Teamwork & collaboration
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Additional InformationOnly Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the Assessment Exercises for the recruitment of the position, which may include Written/Technical tests and/or Interviews, as applicable for the recruitment of the position.
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