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Before submitting an application, UNHCR staff members intending to apply to this Job Opening are requested to consult the Recruitment and Assignments Policy (RAP, UNHCR/HCP/2017/2 and the Recruitment and Assignments Administrative Instruction (RAAI), UNHCR/AI/2017/7 OF 15 August 2017.

Programme  Analysis and Reporting Officer

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Programme Analysis and Reporting Officer normally reports to the Senior Programme Analysis and Reporting Officer or another more senior staff member depending on the office setup and will take a role in the production of reports on and analysis of programme implementation and impact.
The incumbent will liaise with Divisions, Regional Bureaux and other entities, as required, while the audience of the outputs produced may include the Executive Committee and other governance bodies as well as external stakeholders, donors, member states and UN bodies.
The Programme Analysis and Reporting Officer will contribute to different reports on programmatic information leveraging the RBM solution, BI and other technology as required. The incumbent will perform big data analysis to identify trends, patterns and risk in programmatic implementation and also ensures that existing reports are adequate, gauges technology and promotes enhancements.

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 the supervisor in reporting on UNHCR¿s budgetary performance both externally (to member states and donors) and internally (to managers across the Organization). Ensure that reporting assesses programmatic impact, is aligned to UN system best practice, and is accurate and comprehensive.
- Undertake detailed analysis on expenditures, plans, priorities, new and ongoing needs, gaps and areas where more resources are needed.
- Analyse the seamless implementation of programmes and projects both from the financial and programmatic perspectives.
- Provide advice and support on the development of management information systems functional to the reporting and analytical needs of different stakeholders.
- Contribute to global reports on financial results and the to the impact analysis of programmes. Draft programme budget proposals and statutory programme budget implementation reports for the Executive Committee and other governance bodies.
- Upgrade and maintain reporting systems, dashboards, mechanisms, key metrics and impact analytics for senior management and external stakeholders, including UNHCR Governance, donors, member states and UN bodies.
- Monitor Key Performance Indicators and ensure their horizontal aggregation to track programme performance.
- Contribute to the preparation of vertically integrated reports on programme performance to address reporting needs of donors on specific countries or situations.
- Provide updates on Global Strategic Priorities, budget and funding situation for the Standing Committee; input to Unearmarked funding reports; Global Appeal; Global report; Financial Statements; UN regular budget reporting to the United Nations HQ. Entertain ad-hoc requests for reporting.
- Provide inputs to Result Based Management (RBM) both at the project stage, to ensure that UNHCR¿s solution will meet best practice for results-based reporting and also after roll out, to ensure that RBM is internalised in practices and processes
- Contribute to the relevant learning programmes and various trainings in line with UNHCR¿s organizational transformation needs
- Contribute to UNHCR¿s response to UN system wide reporting initiatives and requirements such as the CEB collection of financial statistics, UNDS surveys, OECD collection exercises etc. to ensure optimal programmatic and corporate reporting.
- Maintain regular networking with strategic stakeholders, Operations, with relevant counterparts in Divisions, and with counterparts from other UN system agencies and partners. Special attention will have to be given to the collaboration with the Division of External Relations.
- Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P3/NOC - 6 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 5 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 4 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education
Social Sciences; Finance;         Business Administration; International Relations;
Law; Accounting Mathematics;         Data Science; 
or other relevant field.
(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Certificates and/or Licenses
Not specified

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Proven experience with RBM principles and their application in practice.
High level of contextual understanding and knowledge of the Field Operations of a complex global Organization.
Proven experience in corporate and UN statutory reporting including designing reporting solutions
Proficiency in using technology e.g. Power BI, dashboards for responding to reporting needs
Experience in designing and delivering training programmes in own area of expertise.
Experience in strategy and policy development including protection and solutions.
Strong communication skills to liaise with both internal and external stakeholders and other actors. Excellent level of coordination skills, proven ethical practices and high level of inter-personal skills and emotional intelligence.
Expected to possess programmatic knowledge, principles of quality reporting and impact analysis combined with a high level of contextual understanding and knowledge of the Field Operations for a complex global organization.

Desirable
UNHCR programme knowledge in both field operations and Bureaux.
Understanding of UNHCR¿s fundraising mechanisms.

Functional Skills
PG-Programme Management (project formulation, programme cycles and reporting standards)
PG-Programme Analysis
CL-Programme/Project Mgmt (formulation, implementation, programme cycles and reporting)
PG-Monitoring Programmes/Projects
IT-IT Report & Dashboard Design & Creation
ER-Donor Reporting and Related Tracking Systems
CO-Experience with digital analytics and performance reporting
BU-Budget & Financial Management
(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.

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. C001L3 - Accountability Level 3
C002L3 - Teamwork & Collaboration Level 3
C003L3 - Communication Level 3
C004L3 - Commitment to Continuous Learning Level 3
C005L3 - Client & Result Orientation Level 3
C006L3 - Organizational Awareness Level 3
M001L3 - Empowering and Building Trust Level 3
M003L3 - Judgement and Decision Making Level 3
X001L3 - Analytical Thinking Level 3
X003L3 - Technological Awareness Level 3
X005L3 - Planning and Organizing Level 3

The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing, training or any other fees).

Please note that the closing date for vacancies in this September 2020 Compendium is Tuesday 20 October 2020  (midnight Geneva time).