Programme Associate

The Programme Associate supports programme management activities including needs assessment, partner coordination, monitoring, and reporting in line with UNHCR policies and procedures. The role involves working with multi-functional teams and partners to ensure effective programme implementation and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Support the assessment and analysis of the needs of persons of concern using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective
• Assist in managing the development of a broad network of partners and partner capacities related to programme management
• Assist in organizing and documenting the selection of partners in accordance with policy
• Provide support to the field with technical advice to ensure partnership agreements are established, monitored and reported on
• Support the implementation and performance of partnership agreements through field visits and monitoring
• Support the development and implementation of multi-functional team monitoring plans for activities
• Contribute to review and analysis of operations plans and reports ensuring quality assurance and compliance
• Follow up on alignment of results chain, verifying indicators, budget, prioritization and apportioning to measure programme performance
• Follow up with UNHCR offices on compliance with issuance of audit certificates for partners
• Provide support to the field through technical advice and training on resource allocation and programmatic issues
• Use UNHCR corporate tools for planning, budgeting, implementation and reporting
• Support programming of community of practice and improvements of programming tools and processes
• Support identification and management of risks and opportunities impacting objectives
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements

• 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
• 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.)
• Completion of UNHCR Learning Programmes or specific training relevant to function of the position including Programme Management Level 1 (desirable)
• E-tutoring of PM1, Framework for Implementing with Partners Learning Programme (desirable)
• Experience in programme management training and capacity building activities (desirable)
• Knowledge of English and Spanish languages
• Ability to contribute to a safe and respectful working environment, including prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, discrimination and abuse of power

Skills

• Programme Management
• Operation Management Cycle
• Result-Based Management
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Data Management
• Program Management Training
• Capacity Building
• Needs Assessment
• Partner Coordination
• Monitoring and Reporting
• UNHCR Policies and Procedures

Languages

Spanish, English