Hardship LevelE (most hardship)
Family TypeNon Family
Family TypeNon FamilyDanger Pay
Residential location (if applicable)
GradeNOB
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeNational Professional Officer
ReasonRegular > Regular Assignment
Target Start Date2023-05-10
Job Posting End DateMay 31, 2023
Standard Job DescriptionAssociate Programme Officer Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Associate Programme Officer may be based in HQ, field/regional bureau, typically reporting to and be guided by the Program officer and may supervise a small team of local staff. He/she 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 Associate Programme Officer will provide programmatic guidance and support with regard to 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 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), and 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. - Support the revision and analysis of plans, mid-year and year-end reports of UNHCR office(s) in the Area of Responsibility AoR), ensure quality assurance and compliance with established policies, guidelines, procedures and standards. - Assist in the provision of overall direction to broaden partnerships with key stakeholders in order to maximize the protection and solutions response for persons of concern. - Provide support to ensure a consistent 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 across the region, 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. - Oversee 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 Years of Experience / Degree Level For P2/NOB - 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant 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 Programme Management Certification Programme in Programme Management (CP-PM) (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 of 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 MG-Project Management PG-Results-Based Management PG-UNHCR's Programmes PG-Stakeholder management and coordination with Implementing Partners (Gov/NGO/Corporate) (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 - The incumbent has to possess competencies in financial management, negotiation and coordination with stakeholders.
- Previous programme experience at UNHCR is essential to be fully conversant with UNHCR's programme policies, procedures and tools.
- Solid stakeholder management skills, performance orientation and a proactive and mature approach are crucial for effective programme management.
- Demonstrated experience in programme management including sound knowledge of Results Based-Management is essential. Demonstrated experience in field operations, sound knowledge on the centrality of protection in programming, Joint Needs Assessments and the principles of targeting.
- The successful candidate should have strong leadership, coordination and teambuilding skills and proactively forward initiatives to improve interventions by UNHCR.
- Good drafting skills are crucial for effective communication internally as well as externally including with partners. S/he will be expected to be capable to work under stress and focus on priorities for the Office.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an oral interview.
When completing the application, candidates are required to list all their language skills – including their mother tongue. The three broad levels are A1/A2 (\"Basic User\"), B1/B2 (\"Independent User\"), and C1/C2 (\"Proficient User\").
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level): English
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Operational context
The position of Associate Programme Officer (NOB) is based in the Field Officer Damascus (FOD) and the incumbent reports to the Head of Field Office (P4). The incumbent, who will be leading the Program Unit in the Field Office Damascus, will coordinate with the other sections/units to ensure harmonized programmatic approaches at all levels and throughout the UNHCR Operations Management Cycle.
The Field Office Damascus covers two Governorates - Damascus and Rural Damascus Governorates and provides protection to some 9,000 refugees, 700 asylum seekers, approximately 700,000 IDPs and returnees (both IDP and refugee returnees). The Field Office partners 11 international and national NGOs and supports 27 community and satellite centers in two governorates. In the community centers persons of concern to UNHCR can get protection services such as GBV and child protection case management, phyco-social support, education, they can benefit from community and youth led initiatives and others while beyond community centers they can be engaged in the small startup business, livelihood and agriculture projects.
Additional Qualifications
SkillsBU-Budget analysis and reporting, BU-Budget and Financial Management, BU-Budgeting, BU-Multi-year budgeting, BU-Project budget development and management, BU-Results Based Costing and Budgeting, DM-Data Management, PM-Project lifecycle management, PM-Project Monitoring, PM-Project monitoring and evaluation, PM-Project performance measurement, PM-Strategic project development and implementation planning
EducationBA: Finance (Required)
CertificationsCP-PM Certification Programme for Programme Management - UNHCR, Programme Management - Other
Work ExperienceAnnual Budget OL in Operation/Office, Field Operations, Finance, Number of Persons of Concern Served, Programme/Planning, Work Context: Mixed Migration, Workforce to Supervise
CompetenciesAccountability (Good - 4), Analytical thinking (Good - 4), Client & results orientation (Good - 4), Commitment to continuous learning (Good - 4), Communication (Good - 4), Empowering & building trust (Good - 4), Judgement & decision making (Good - 4), Managing resource (Good - 4), Negotiation & conflict resolution (Good - 4), Organizational awareness (Good - 4), Political awareness (Good - 4), Teamwork & collaboration (Good - 4)
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