UNOPS Programme Associate (Protection), IcSP Project LICA 6

- The vacancy is open for internal and external candidates.

- Foreign candidates, to be considered eligible for this position, must have a temporary or permanent residence in Ecuador that allows them to carry out work activities in the country. UNOPS Programme Associate (Protection), IcSP Project LICA 6

Purpose and Scope of Assignment

- Support the assessment and analysis of the needs of persons of concern in the country/region in a participatory manner and using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective as basis for planning.
- Assist in managing the development of a broad network of partners, good coordination practices and the development of partner capacities related to programme management if applicable.
- Assist in organizing and documenting the selection of partners in accordance with the policy on selection and retention of partners, ensuring due diligence to meet the requirements of projects.
- Provide support to the field with technical advice to ensure partnership agreements are established in a timely manner, regularly monitored and reported on in compliance with established guidelines and procedures included in the framework for implementing with partners.
- Support the implementation and performance of partnership agreements through field visits and appropriate physical monitoring if applicable, reviewing performance and financial reports.
- Support the development and implementation of MFT monitoring plans for activities implemented through partnerships and those under direct implementation in line with Programme Manual and programming instructions.
- Contribute to the review and analysis of operations plans, mid-year and year-end reports of the different UNHCR offices, ensuring quality assurance and compliance with established policies, guidelines, procedures and standards. Generate and maintain records of implementation rate (performance progress and expenditures) on a regular basis.
- Follow up on any change in regard to alignment of results chain, verifying indicators, budget, prioritization, apportioning needed to measure programme performance, trends and target interventions, contributing to soundness of Operations Plan and enhancement of data quality.
- Follow up with UNHCR offices the compliance with issuance of audit certificates for partners in line with the Policy on Risk-Based Project Audits.
- Provide support to the field through technical advice and training on resource allocation processes and other programmatic issues.
- Use UNHCR¿s corporate tools (e.g. Focus Client, Global Focus Insight and FOCUS Reader, MSRP) for core activities related to planning, budgeting, implementation and reporting, generating data for evidence-based programmatic decisions and analysis.
- Support UNHCRs programming of community of practice and continuously contributing to improvements of programming tools and processes.
- Perform other duties as required

Monitoring and Progress Controls

- Ensure compliance with the guidelines and standards of the IcSP (The EU's Instrument contributing to Stability and Peace) and strict compliance with the administrative, financial, operational, and ethical standards of the United Nations System and particularly UNHCR.
- Guarantee the efficient and transparent execution of physical and financial resources in accordance with the standards described in the project.
- Control costs, budget balance and ensure that commitments made in the project budget are met, under the supervision of the Project Coordinator.
- Participate in financial meetings and monitor compliance with the objectives set out in the work plans, report on project funds, and maintain related records.
- Support the program teams of the project partner UN Agencies in identifying risks in budget execution and programmatic implementation and suggest risk mitigation and control measures.


Qualifications and Experience

a. Education
- Bachelors or Equivalent of higher is desirable, but not mandatory

b. Work Experience
- At least three years of relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher. Key Competencies

- Core Competencies
- Accountability
- Communication
- Organizational Awareness
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Client & Result Orientation
- Managerial Competencies
- Empowering and Building Trust
- Managing Resources
- Cross-Functional Competencies
- Analytical Thinking
- Planning and Organizing
- Stakeholder Management English is mandatory SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

A) English is mandatory.
B) Foreign candidates, to be considered eligible for this position, must have a temporary or permanent residence in Ecuador that allows them to carry out work activities in the country.
C) The candidate must present a valid and updated Single Taxpayer Registry RUC and a certificate of voluntary contribution to the Ecuadorian Institute of Social Security IESS. Voluntary IESS values will be covered by the selected candidate. The offered salary is in net terms.
D) If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, please submit your application according the following instructions:

External candidates:
- Candidates who do NOT have access to the system MSRP must submit their application through UNHCR's official site for applications: www.unhcr.org - Careers ¿ Vacancies ¿ Ecuador ¿ Programme Associate (Protection Related).
- (In case you face technical problems, please enter with a different browser).

Candidates with access to the system MSRP:
- Your application can be submitted through: MSRP ¿ Self-Service ¿ Recruiting ¿ Careers ¿ Ecuador ¿ Programme Associate (Protection Related).

1. For any technical issues encountered during the online application, please contact the Global Service Desk (hqussd@unhcr.org) prior to the deadline to allow enough time to resolve issues.

2. For any questions about the selection process, please contact Human Resources (ecuquhr@unhcr.org).

CVs WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL. ONLY THOSE APPLICATIONS SENT BY THE SYSTEM WILL BE CONSIDERED
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See below for this postion's Operational Context
======================================================================================================== The Programme Associate would normally receive guidance from more senior programme staff in the operation/bureau/division. S/he may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the country/region programme(s). UNHCR Manual, Operations Plans, UN and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules and regulations will guide the work of the Programme Associate. S/he is
expected to stay abreast of the challenges posed by the operational context, the UN and humanitarian reform and institutional developments.

The incumbent is expected to have contacts within the organization and outside the duty station, as well as with partners and other stakeholders to collect information, monitor programme activities and implement administrative requirements. The incumbent will have to establish good working relationships with their peers at country level to facilitate the collection of information and other
programme management related activities.

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 UNHC¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for
diversity. The closing date is: 20 June 2021 00h00 Geneva Time (19 June 2021 17h00 Ecuador Time)