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• 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.
• Render support in ensuring that global
  strategic priorities (GSP) and regional priorities as well as information
  on projected resource availability guide the planning parameters.
• Provide inputs for developing the country
  operations plan in compliance with global strategic priorities and
  regional priorities as well as with annual programming/planning
  instructions.
• 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.
• The incumbent will be managing the
  development of a broad network of partners, 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 Results
  Based Programme management.
• Carry out proper collection, monitoring and
  use of baselines, standards and indicators needed to measure and analyze
  UNHCR’s performance, trends and target interventions.
• Actively participate in the inter-agency
  programming processes, namely joint needs assessments, at national and
  local level government levels.
• Conduct 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 in
  order to advise on any corrective actions required or the need for
  additional resources to reach planned target levels.
• Apply UNHCR’s corporate tools (e.g. Global
  Focus, Focus Client) to record data and assess the technical soundness of
  the operation and generate data for evidence-based decisions at the
  country-level.
• Assist in keeping donor representatives
  briefed on developments and assist in the development of funding
  submissions, appeals and reports.
• Render support in monitoring compliance to
  the organization’s resource allocation framework, providing support and
  taking corrective action where required.
• Assist in ensuring compliance in issuance of
  audit certificates for Implementing Partners.
• Keenly monitor the implementation of IP Risk
  Management techniques and tools.
• Perform any other duties as required by the UNHCR
  Programme Officer.

• The needs of persons of concern in the
  country are assessed and analysed in a participatory manner and using an
  Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective to form a firm basis for
  planning.
• IP agreements are established in a timely
  manner, regularly monitored and reported on in compliance with established
  guidelines and procedures.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  UNHCR Associate Programme Officer job placement should hold a University
  degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Law, Economics, Social
  Sciences or related field
• At least four years of previous job
  experience relevant to the function.
• Completion of the UNHCR Learning programmes
  or specific training relevant to functions of the position
• Broad working knowledge of UNHCR financial
  rules, procedures and processes
• Knowledge of UNHCR specific programmes (MSRP,
  Focus, etc.)
• Computer literacy skills i.e. proficiency in
  MS Office
• Excellent knowledge of English and working
  knowledge of another UN language. Knowledge of another relevant UN
  language is desired i.e. Arabic, Chinese, French and/ or Spanish.

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