L’UNHCR recrute un Chargé de programme adjoint, Tindouf, Algérie
Job Posting End Date
May 15, 2023
Standard Job Description
Associate Programme Officer Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Associate Programme Officer may be based in HQ, field/regional bureau, typically reporting to and be guided by the Program officer and may supervise a small team of local staff. He/she may refer to UNHCR¿s Programme Manual (Chapter IV), UNHCR’s corporate and regional strategic priorities, operation plans and other relevant institutional rules and regulations for further guidance. The Associate Programme Officer will provide programmatic guidance and support with regard to the implementation of protection and solutions strategies within available resources. S/he will coordinate with the other sections/units to ensure harmonized programmatic approaches at all levels and throughout the UNHCR Operations Management Cycle. The incumbent will work in line with the overall UNHCR directions which crucially require working with partners, including with persons of concern, governmental institutions and the private sector, ensuring that programme management is approached as per UNHCR¿s Strategic Directions, Global Strategic Priorities (GSPs), Global Compact for Refugees (GCR), and corporate positions on SDGs. 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. Duties – 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. Minimum Qualifications Years of Experience / Degree Level For P2/NOB – 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree Field(s) of Education Economics; Business Administration; Social Sciences; or other relevant field. (Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential) Certificates and/or Licenses Programme Management Certification Programme in Programme Management (CP-PM) (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential: Demonstrated experience in programme management including familiarization with the OMC and sound knowledge of Results Based-Management. Demonstrated experience in field operations, sound knowledge on the centrality of protection in programming, Joint Needs Assessments and the principles of targeting. Desirable: Demonstrated experience in coordination within an inter-agency context and other actors, in a refugee or humanitarian context. Sound experience in program management training and capacity building activities. Functional Skills MG-Project Management PG-Results-Based Management PG-UNHCR’s Programmes PG-Stakeholder management and coordination with Implementing Partners (Gov/NGO/Corporate) (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 Profile
The Associate Program Officer should have the ability to manage project in its full cycle. He or she will have to be able to contribute effectively to the development and implementation of country operations plans. He/she should have skills in communication, planning, programming, project monitoring, risk management and drafting reports among others. He/she should have analytical skills and the ability to analyze and interpret basic data.
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):
Desired languages
Spanish
Arabic
Operational context
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Nature of Position
UNHCR ‘s Confidence Building Measures (CBM) Programme for the Western Sahara operation aims to link the populations of the Tindouf camps, Algeria and Western Sahara Territory that have been divided for the last 42 years. This position is part of UNHCR Western Sahara Operation located in Tindouf, Algeria. The Associate Program Officer will report directly to the Senior Situation coordinator in Laayoune, Western Sahara.
The Associate Program Officer would also be responsible in overseeing the daily operation of the Field Unit in Tindouf with regular visit to the camps.
Living and Working Conditions
Tindouf town is situated in Tindouf Wilaya (sub-administrative unit), about 1,700km south-west of Algiers, and approximately 50 kilometers from the borders shared with Morocco and Western Sahara. Tindouf has a hot desert climate with extremely hot summers and warm winter. There is very little rain for most of the year. The town has different shops for basic necessity and grocery while apartment rental are readily available in the market. Health care service is very limited in the town.
The operation has an office located in MINURSO (UN Peacekeeping operation) compound and another main office in Rabouni, within the refugee camp. Tindouf has a 8 weeks RNR cycle with RNR destination to Tunis, Tunisia.
The UN is currently operating at Security Level 3 `Moderate’. All UNHCR personnel and visitors are required to operate within a security-conscious environment, adhering to the rules and procedures established by Area security coordinator (MINURSO), in coordination with the Algerian and Sahrawi authorities.
Additional Qualifications
Skills
Education
BA: Business Administration (Required), BA: Economics (Required), BA: Law (Required), BA: Social Science (Required)
Certifications
CP-PM Certification Programme for Programme Management – UNHCR, Programme Management – Other
Work Experience
Annual Budget OL in Operation/Office, Number of Persons of Concern Served, Number of Workforce in Operation/Work Setting, Workforce to Supervise, Working with Persons of Concern: Refugees
Competencies
Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making, Managing resource, Negotiation & conflict resolution, Organizational awareness, Teamwork & collaboration
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Compendium
Add. 1 to March 2023 Compendium – Part B