Assistant Programme Officer Job Vacancy at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Job Title:          Assistant Programme Officer
Employer: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Location: Kampala, Uganda

Duties:  
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.
Provide inputs for developing the country operations plan for overall 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 organizations criteria and policies for the selection of implementing and operational partners.
Assist in managing the development of a broad network of partners, good coordination practices and the development of partner capacities.
Undertake proper collection, monitoring and use of baselines, standards and indicators needed to measure and analyze UNHCRs performance, trends and target interventions.
Undertake field visits to evaluate and improve the planning, programming, implementation and monitoring of assistance projects.
Offer support 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.

Education
The ideal candidate for the United Nations UNHCR Assistant Programme Officer job opportunity should hold a University degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Law, Economics, Social Science or related field

Experience
At least two years of previous job experience relevant to the function. One year of experience in an international capacity is desired.
Completion of specific training relevant to functions of the position is an added advantage
Knowledge of UNHCR financial rules, procedures and processes is an added advantage
Knowledge of another relevant UN language is desired
Knowledge of UNHCR specific programmes (MSRP, Focus, etc.)
Good computer skills (in MS office)
Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language.

How to Apply:
All interested Ugandan nationals who wish to join the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions after reviewing the job details.

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Deadline: 5th June 2017