Qualification: Economics; Business Administration; Social Sciences; or other relevant field.
Responsibilities
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.
Requirements
excellent English communication skills (written and oral)
excellent planning, organizing, time and stakeholder management skills
familiarity with digital data-collection and relevant computer skills
experience and understanding of new technologies, including the use of mass communication (SMS)
services, Cash-Based interventions, cloud technologies, and data analytics would be advantageous
relevant professional experience of not less than two years, preferably with the NGO or UN sector would be a distinct advantage
past experiences in working with persons of concern to UNHCR or with other vulnerable populations would be a distinct advantage
Applying Procedure
Interested candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit their application/motivation letter along with duly filled and signed Personal History Form by e-mail to NEPKA@UNHCR.ORG clearly stating the position title, vacancy notice number and your Last Name in the subject line
