GradeGS4
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeGeneral Service
ReasonTemporary > Temporary Assignment/ Appointment
Hardship LevelA (least hardship)
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Residential location (if applicable)
Target Start Date2023-07-01
Target End Date2023-12-31
Job Posting End DateJune 16, 2023
Standard Job DescriptionProgramme Assistant Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Programme Assistant receives guidance from more senior programme staff and may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the country programme(s). UNHCR Manual, programme objectives, Operations Plans, UN and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules and regulations will guide the work of the Programme Assistant. 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. S/he 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 - Provide administrative assistance and support in routine services and activities within Programme. - 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 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. - Guided by the MFT approach, contribute to monitoring activities implemented through partnerships and those under direct implementation in line with Programme Manual and programming instructions. - Assist in ensuring compliance with issuance of audit certificates for partners in line with the Policy on Risk-Based Project Audits - 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. - Actively contribute to UNHCR¿s programming of community of practice and to the improvement of programming tools and processes. - Perform other duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level G4 - 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher Field(s) of Education N / A Certificates and/or Licenses Not specified Relevant Job Experience Essential Demonstrated experience in programme management, Operation Management Cycle and related processes. Computer skills (in MS office) including advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data management, etc) Desirable 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-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) *IT-Computer Literacy PG-Programme Management (programme cycles and reporting standards) PG-Results-Based Management DM-Data Management PG-Programme Analysis (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 ProfileThe United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is mandated to lead and coordinate international actions to protect refugees and other displaced populations worldwide.
UNHCR established its presence in Georgia in 1993, to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to internally displaced persons (IDPs) who had fled armed conflict in Abkhazia and South Ossetia in 1992-93. Since then, the work of UNHCR in Georgia has evolved by also including refugees, asylum seekers and stateless persons. As such it is firmly embedded in UNHCR's global mandate to provide protection to refugees and other displaced populations and to assist states in finding durable solutions for them. The objective of UNHCR's engagement is that the rights of asylum seekers, refugees, the internally displaced and stateless persons - are respected, protected and ensured, that their basic needs are addressed and that human security is enhanced.
Since the outbreak of the war in Ukraine on 24 February 2022, Georgia has turned into an important country of destination, as well as a transit for citizens of Ukraine, who fled the armed conflict and found refuge in Georgia. Over the past months, the population of Ukrainians has been relatively stable exceeding 25,000 persons at any given time.
In light of the above-mentioned developments, UNHCR scaled up its existing assistance programs to include refugees from Ukraine and ensure at least minimal social protection for the most vulnerable and seeks to hire a programme assistant to support the implementation of programmatic work for refugees from Ukraine and other origins, with specific focus on supporting the implementation of Cash-Based Intervention (CBI) program in addition to the duties outlined in the job description. In that regard, the incumbent is expected to assist in the administration, tracking, and reporting of the CBI program implementation parameters using UNHCR’s corporate data management tools.
Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the written test and the interview.
Functional ClearanceThis position doesn't require a functional clearance
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Additional Qualifications
SkillsDM-Data Management, IT-Computer Literacy, IT-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), PG-Programme Analysis, PG-Programme Management (programme cycles and reporting standards), PG-Results-Based Management
Education
CertificationsBusiness Administration - Other, HCR Learning Program - UNHCR, International Law - Other, Social Sciences - Other
Work Experience
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Other informationContract type: Temporary Appointment
End date: 31 Dec 2023