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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Job Vacancy Application Instruction.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) recruitment is opened for the below positions available. All Eligible and Interested applicants may apply online for the available vacancies before the recruitment application deadline as published on Zambiainfo.com.

Details of United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Vacancy Positions & How to Apply.

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

ZAMLU/VA/ 2019/06

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Zambia invites candidates to apply for the following position:

Job Title: Programme Associate

Position No: 10008607
Duty Station: Lusaka, Zambia
Contract Type/Level: FIXED TERM APPOINTMENT – GL 6
Duration: One year with possibility of extension
Issue Date: 20 December 2019
Closing Date: 3 January 2020 16:00 hrs (Local time)

Applications Details:

HOW TO APPLY

INTERNAL CANDIDATES

Staff members who wish to be considered for this position should send a motivation letter along with his/her updated fact sheet by email to ZAMLUHR@unhcr.org

Internal candidates may wish to refer to PPAL Regulation No.16-22 on eligibility to apply (IOM/49-FOM/50/2012 dated 15 June refers).

Applicants should clearly indicate the title of the position and vacancy notice Number: ZAMLU/VA/2019/06 Please note that applications that do not have the post title and/or vacancy number on top of the envelope shall not be CONSIDERED.

Candidates will be required to sit for a test and due to the volume of applications, only short-listed candidates will be invited for interviews.

Former UNHCR General Service staff members, having held an Indefinite or FTA appointment for an uninterrupted period of at least one year may apply for internally advertised vacancies at their previous grade or equivalent or one grade above, if the seniority requirements are met, for a period of two years following separation.

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES

External candidates should submit a letter of motivation along with a duly completed Personal History Form by email to ZAMLUHR@unhcr.org, Clearly indicate the Title of Position and Vacancy Notice Number ZAMLU/VA/2019/06

Late applications will not be considered.

1. Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The Programme Associate will directly report to the Assistant Program  Officer, under the overall guidance of the Senior Program Officer in the operation. S/he may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the operation. The UNHCR Manual, Operations Plans, UN and UNHCR financial / budgetary rules and regulations will guide the work of the Programme Associate. S/he is expected to stay abreast with the challenges posed by the operational context, the UN, humanitarian reform and institutional developments.

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. The incumbent will have to establish good working relations with peers at country level to facilitate the collection of information and other programme management related activities.

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.

2. Duties

• Support the assessment and analysis of the needs of Persons of Concern in the country in a participatory manner and using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective, as a basis for planning.
• Assist in developing and managing a broad network of partners, good coordination practices and the development of partner capacities related to programme management.
• 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 the field with technical advice 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.
• Support the implementation and performance of partnership agreements through field visits and appropriate physical monitoring if applicable, reviewing performance and financial reports.
• Support the development and implementation of MFT monitoring plans for activities implemented through partnerships and those under direct implementation in line with the Programme Manual and programming instructions.
• Contribute to the review and analysis of Operations Plans, mid-year and year-end reports of the different UNHCR offices, ensuring quality assurance and compliance with established policies, guidelines, procedures and standards. Generate and maintain records of implementation rate (performance progress and expenditures) on a regular basis.
• Follow up on any change in regard to alignment of the results chain, verifying indicators, budget, prioritization, apportioning needed to measure programme performance, trends and target interventions, contributing to soundness of the Operations Plan and enhancement of data quality.
• Provide support to the field through technical advice and training on resource allocation processes and other programmatic issues.
• 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.
• Support UNHCRs programming of community and continuously contribute to improvement in programming tools and processes.
• Perform other duties as required

3. Minimum Professional and Educational Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience

Years of Experience / Degree Level

• 6 years relevant experience with High school diploma plus Advanced Training/Certificate
• Administration, Economics or any other related field.
• Computer literacy in Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point

Professional experience:

• A minimum of 5 years of cumulative work experience related to project management.
• Relevant experience in a UN agency/system, service in a humanitarian setting or emergency response will be an added advantage.

Core Values

• Commitment
• Respect for diversity
• Integrity
• Trust
• Accountability

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Working with people
• Drive for results

Field(s) of Education

not specified

(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Certificates and/or Licenses

n/a

(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience

Essential:

Demonstrated experience in programme management, Operation Management Cycle and related processes. Knowledge of Results Based-Management. Computer skills (in MS office) including advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data management, etc.)

Desirable:

Completion of UNHCR Learning Programmes or specific 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-Computer Literacy
• PG-Programme Management (project formulation, programme cycles and reporting standards)
• PG-Results-Based Management
• DM-Database Management
• PG-Programme Analysis
• PG-Assessments and Surveys
• (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.

Core Competencies:

• Accountability
• Communication
• Organizational Awareness
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Client & Result Orientation

Managerial Competencies:

• Empowering and Building Trust
• Managing Resources

Cross-Functional Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Planning and Organizing
• Stakeholder Management

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

How to Apply

To apply for this job email your details to ZAMLUHR@unhcr.org

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