Programme CBI Officer

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Regular > Regular AssignmentNo2023-03-24April 20, 2023Programme CBI Officer Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Programme CBI Officer is an active member of the bureau/field operation/division and manages and oversees the UNHCR cash assistance. The incumbent is responsible to ensure that CBI is compliant with the CBI policy, technical guidance and administrative instructions on CBI, in collaboration with the relevant multi-functional team (MFT) members. S/he will ensure the strategic and coherent use of CBI in UNHCR and monitor it adequately. S/he will ensure adequate coordination of all CBIs in line with the collaborative cash delivery principles and provide technical guidance on CBIs to UNHCR staff. Internally the Programme CBI Officer will liaise with UNHCR country offices and/or Bureaux and/or HQ. Externally, s/he will liaise with Implementing and Operational Partners, National Governments, line ministries, UN agencies, members of Cash Working Group, donors and other stakeholders. The incumbent is expected to work in line with the multi-functional team (MFT), 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 - Promote cash assistance, and the strategic and coherent use of CBI, ensuring that CBI is maximised to meet protection needs, in assistance and service provision throughout the displacement cycle, including in emergencies. - Promote and ensure linkages with social protection and financial inclusion. - Provide technical support on strategic planning and policy making on activities within the area of CBIs, including assessments, planning and budgeting, technical choices, legal and regulatory aspects, implementation modalities, coordination and monitoring. - Support to ensure that CBI is fully, effectively integrated into the country operations plan and protection and solutions strategies. - Support and collaborate with protection and sectors to increase the use of CBI in e.g. protection, education, shelter, livelihoods, health and WASH programmes. - Establish sound monitoring process for cash assistance. Analyse trends and interventions, including CBI expenditure, upstream and downstream activities. Ensure post distribution monitoring (PDM) is conducted regularly and in line with the relevant guidance. - Ensure fluid communication and information exchange with key stakeholders internally and externally, and participate in relevant coordination and collaboration structures. - Represent UNHCR in inter-agency coordination mechanisms and fora, promote and maintain collaborative cash arrangements and strong relations with partners and other key actors. - Generate data and analysis for evidence-base, communication, and visibility. - Organise and/or support CBI-related learning and capacity building, including organising trainings and learning events. - Fulfil CBI-related reporting requirements. - Support the use of UNHCR CashAssist. - Perform other related duties as required. In Country Operations: - In close collaboration with the Senior Management and under their leadership, ensure the functioning of the CBI component of the Multi-Functional Team (MFT). - Ensure CBI is implemented according to UNHCR¿s policies, rules and processes. - Ensure CBI is included in the preparedness and response planning, and prepare UNHCR to be the first responder to new emergencies/ and return situations with CBI. - Conduct required assessments to ensure optimal CBI design. - In collaboration with Finance, establish CBI Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the operation, and coordinate the review with RB and final clearance with HQ. Support partners in developing SOPs. - Coordinate the implementation of CBI in accordance with the SOP, ensuring audit trail and proper accountability. - Coordinate with Supply for timely procurement of financial service providers, including the technical evaluations and any other procurement related issues, as well as contracting of financial service providers. In Regional Bureaux: - Ensure the coordination of CBI across the Regional Bureau and the country operations. - Provide technical support to country operations in all aspects of CBI across the programme cycle, in line with UNHCR¿s guidance and policy. - Review and provide inputs for CBI Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the operations and coordinate the review and final clearance with HQ. - Review and provide inputs on issues and documents relating to procurement and contracting of financial service providers, including participation in technical evaluations as required. In Headquarters: - Contribute to and generate guidance, policies, tools, and evidence-base on the use of CBI, including policy documents, technical guidance, evaluation, lessons learnt, communication and visibility materials, reports, and synthesis. - Provide technical support for the rollout and the implementation of CBI to regional bureaux and operations. - Contribute to CBI-related knowledge management, training, and learning. - Contribute to the clearance of Standard Operating Procedures with DFAM, review CBI procurement-related documents with SMS, review CBI-related contracts with Financial Service Providers with LAS, and collaborate with other divisions as required. Minimum Qualifications 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 Economics; Social Science; Political Science ; Business Administration; Social Economics or other relevant field (Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential) Certificates and/or Licenses Programme Management; HCR Results Based Management; (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential Work experience in cash assistance and proven knowledge and technical skills in the set up, design, implementation, and monitoring of CBIs from a multisectoral and protection perspective. Desirable Experience in interagency coordination. Functional Skills PG-UNHCR's Programmes CB-Cash-based Programming/Managing/Planning (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.Graduated or post graduated in Economics; Social Science; Business Administration; Social Economics or other relevant field, and with knowledge/skills in Programme Management; and HCR Results Based Management, the candidate should have a working experience in cash-based assistance programmes and proven knowledge and technical skills in set up, design, implementation and monitoring of CBIs from a multisectoral and protection perspective.French

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Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:

Nature of Position:

The Programme CBI Officer is an active member of the bureau/field operation/ division and manages and oversees the Niger UNHCR cash assistance programmes. The incumbent is responsible to ensure that operations are compliant with the technical guidance and administrative instructions on CBI. S/he will ensure the strategic and coherent use of CBI in the operations and monitor adequately. S/he will ensure adequate coordination of all CBIs in line with the common cash delivery principles and provide technical guidance on CBIs to UNHCR staff.

The Programme CBI Officer will receive guidance and direction from the Senior Programme Officer or Snr. Operations Officer. S/he will maintain close links with CBI staff in regional bureau and at HQ. Internally s/he also will liaise with UNCHR Sub and field offices. Externally s/he will liaise with Implementing and others stakeholders involve in CBI (Operational Partners, National Governments, line ministries and UN agencies).

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.

Living and Working Conditions:

Niamey is a E classified family duty station with 12 weeks R&R frequency. There are a number of supermarkets where local and foreign goods are available and expatriates frequent a number of restaurants offering Turkish, Lebanese, Chinese, French, Italian and other foods. Very limited educational services are available; French and American International Schools exist. The Medical Section in Geneva after assessing the medical facilities has recommended two clinics safely accessible by UNHCR staff and family members. However, it`s very poor. Most of travels within the country are undertaken regularly through UNHAS flights. Non accessible localities are reached by car. Guest houses and commercial accommodations with minimum standards are available in the field offices. There are several banks and ATM available in the capital but most of the time out of service.

There are 3 seasons in Niger: rainy (June-Sept), cool (Oct-Feb), and very hot (March-May). Communication by mobile is acceptable. Housing conditions are becoming more difficult due to untimely power cuts, and the very high price of rent including advances of 3 to 4 months advance payment. The 2018 Finance law impacts the cost of most purchases.

Security Considerations:

Security level is 3 in Niamey. Due to actual terrorist threat of kidnapping and armed attacks against convoy in south of Niamey Region, any mission should move under armed escorts between 7:00 to 18:00. Despite tension around its borders, with military operations taking place regularly, Niamey remains reasonably stable, due to criminality staff members are discouraged from walking in the streets, taking taxis, staying out late at night and visiting public places alone. Almost no red zone exists but in fact staffs should reside in a certain perimeter around the assembly or concentration point. Pertaining to civil unrest and disturbances, the situation can be volatile and unpredictable in Niamey.

In addition, the public unrest, materialized by meeting/ marches, regular sit-ins and roadblocks has become recurring. Personal security arrangements is highly recommended over the security measures set up.   In Niamey, there is neither curfew nor state of emergency measures, but there are authorized travel times, weekly radio control and security advisories broadcasts.

Security Clearance is required and can be requested via TRIP at https://dss.un.org. Requests for clearance should be submitted 7 days prior travel.

Additional Qualifications

Skills

MBA: Business Administration/Management

Certifications

HCR Results_Based Management - UNHCR, Programme Management - OtherCash based Interventions

Competencies

Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making, Organizational awareness, Political awareness, Stakeholder management, Strategic planning & visions, Teamwork & collaboration

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Compendium

March 2023 Compendium - Part B

Additional Information

This position requires Functional Clearance

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