Associate Programme Officer - UNHCR

Title of Post: Associate Programme Officer

Category/grade: National Officer, NOB

Post Number: 10004399

Type of contract: Fixed-term appointment in replacement capacity

Location: Accra, Ghana

Date of Issue: 17 June,2019

Effective date of assignment

Closing Date: 01 July 2019

Operational Context:

As at December 2018, Ghana was host to some 13,216 refugees and asylum seekers. About half of these Persons of Concern (PoC) are hosted in four camps, namely Ampain and Krisan camps in the Western Region, Egyeikrorn in the Central Region and Fetentaa in the Brong Ahafo Region. Other PoC are located
in various host communities and urban areas of Ghana. UNHCR has co-operated with the Government of Ghana and Partners to provide protection and solutions to PoC. Currently in its third year of implementation of a Multi-Year Multi-Partner Protection and Solutions Strategy, the Operation's
strategic objectives are 1/finding durable solutions for PoC 2/ensuring access to basic social services by PoC at par with Ghanaians 3/ building PoCs capacity for effective livelihoods 4/ Ensuring quality and efficient asylum processes and 4/ Eradication of statelessness.

Within the above context, the UNHCR Operation in Ghana is seeking a dynamic individual who will drive the initiative to enhance deliverables for refugees and host communities, through effective program management and managing partnerships with development, private sector and Non-Governmental Organizations.

Desirable attributes for the candidate includes experience in multi-agency co-ordination, skills in negotiation as well as Partner relations, an ability to manage tight and constant deadlines and experience in Project Control would be an asset.

The incumbent receives guidance from senior staff in the operation, and the Representative. The incumbent will supervise some support staff. He/she 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 Associate Programme Officer. S/he is also expected to stay abreast of the challenges posed to the region by the political context, the UN and humanitarian reform and institutional developments.

External contacts are predominantly with persons on subject matters of importance to Organisation., programme (e.g. counterparts in other organisations or at working level in national Governments).

Functional Statement: 

(Describe the accountabilities, responsibilities aria authorities associated with the position)

Accountability (key results that will be achieved)

• The needs of persons of concern In the country ate assessed and analysed in a par ticipatory mannerand using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGO) 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

Required Competencies:

Managerial Competencies

• Empowering and Building Trust
• Managing Performance
• Managing Resources
•  Cross-Functional Competencies
• Analytical Thinking
• Planning and Organising
• Political Awareness

Essential Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience Required:

• Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in Business Administration, Law, Economics, Social
• Science or related field plus a minimum of 3 years of previous job experience relevant to the function.
• Graduate degree (equivalent of a Master's) plus 2 years or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) plus 1 year of previous relevantwork experience may also be accepted.
• Excellent knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.

For National Officer Positions, very good knowledge of local language and local institutions is essential.

Desirable Qualifications & Competencies:

• Completion of the UNHCR Learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of theposition
• Good knowledge of UNHCR financial rules, procedures and processes
• Knowledge of UNHCR specific programmes (MSRP, Focus, etc.)
• Computer skills (in MS office)
• Knowledge of additional UN languages

Eligibility

Internal Candidates: interested staff members should consult the Policy and Procedures on Assignments of locally recruited staff (IOM/49-FOM/50/2012) dated 15 June, 2019. If you have questions regarding your eligibility you can contact HR unit.

External candidates: External candidates must meet the essential minimu requirement of the position and candidates not citizems of the country comply with  all eligibility equirements for employment in line with the prevailing legislative  prerequisites in the country

Renumeration

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. hat information on UN salaries, allowances And benefits, please visit the portal of the international Civil Service Commission

http://lcsc.un.org