Snr Programme Officer

D

Non Family with Residential LocationNon Family with Residential LocationDanger Pay

Yaounde, Cameroon

PR4

Professional

Reason

Regular > Regular Assignment

No

2023-03-24

April 20, 2023Senior Programme Officer Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Senior Programme Officer may be based in HQ, field/regional bureau, typically reporting to and be guided by the Chief of Section/Deputy Director/Operations Manager and may supervise a small team of local and international staff. He/she may refer to UNHCR's Programme Manual (Chapter IV), UNHCR's corporate and regional strategic priorities, operation plans and other relevant institutional rules and regulations for further guidance. The Senior Programme Officer will provide strategic programmatic guidance and advice to senior management with regard to the implementation of country or Bureau level protection and solutions strategies within available resources. S/he will coordinate with the other sections/units within the Bureau and/or office(s) across the country/region to ensure harmonized programmatic approaches at all levels and throughout the UNHCR Operations Management Cycle. S/he will work in line with the overall UNHCR directions which crucially require working with partners, including with persons of concern, governmental institutions and the private sector, ensuring that programme management is approached as per UNHCR's Strategic Directions, Global Strategic Priorities (GSPs), Global Compact for Refugees (GCR), corporate positions on SDGs. 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 UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. Duties - Oversee a coherent approach in assessing and analysing the needs of persons of concern in a participatory manner, using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective as basis for planning. - Provide guidance to office(s) on programmatic aspects of developing multi-year protection and solutions strategies and annual plans with corresponding priorities taking into account corporate priorities. - Support Results Based Management and programme capacity in light of evolving requirements, programming approaches and gaps. - Support the planning process in compliance with planning parameters outlined in the Programme Manual and the planning instructions. - Ensure effective and results-based resource allocation in the planning processes and cost efficiency in the delivery of outputs. - Review and analyse plans, mid-year and year-end reports of UNHCR office(s), ensuring quality assurance and compliance with established policies, guidelines, procedures and standards. - Support the provision overall direction to broaden partnerships with key stakeholders in order to maximize the protection and solutions response for persons of concern. - Guide and provide directions to office(s) in operationalising new and emerging policies, strategies and partnerships, including in an inter-agency context, identifying opportunities and innovative solutions and ensuring compliance with existing standards. - Guide office(s) in managing a consultative process to ensure a consistent application of the framework for implementing with partners, including the effective implementation of the policy on selection and retention of partners, management of partnership agreements, risk-based project performance monitoring, and risk-based project audits, among others. - Actively contribute to UNHCRs programming of community of practice and continuously contributing to improvements of programming tools and processes. - Identify potential gaps and problems and in cooperation with other relevant sections recommend appropriate solutions to ensure the efficient implementation of programme activities - Develop comprehensive assistance programmes that compliment activities implemented from other operational partners. - Oversee a timely and effective follow-up of internal and external audits observations and recommendations that relate to programmatic issues. Job Descriptions for all UNHCR jobs will also include the following as part of the 'Duties': - Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications For P4/NOD - 9 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 8 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 7 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree Field(s) of Education Business Administration, Social Science, Economics, International Relations or other relevant field. Certificates and/or Licenses Programme Management Essential: Demonstrated experience in developing and managing humanitarian projects and programmes including the allocation and management of resources. Sound knowledge of the UNHCR Operations Management Cycle Knowledge and practical experience on Results Based-Management. Demonstrated experience in field operations. Sound knowledge on the centrality of protection in programming. Enhanced knowledge on Joint Needs Assessments and the principles of targeting. Desirable: Demonstrated experience in coordination within an inter-agency context and other actors, in a refugee or humanitarian context. Solid experience in training and capacity building activities. Functional Skills PG-Resource planning PG-Needs Assessment and Response Analysis PG-Stakeholder management and coordination with Implementing Partners (Gov/NGO/Corporate) PG-UNHCR's Programmes PG-Results-Based 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. 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.

The desired candidate should be familiar with the COMPASS Management tool as well as the MYMP Planning for refugee and IDP Programs in a complex working environment.

He/she should be able to develop the capacities of both UNHCR and partners staff.

I his capacity as CBI staff direct supervisor, he must be also familiar with the CBI Management approach.

Last but not least, in addition to the day-to-day Annual Programme Management, he must be able to lead MFT interventions, complete the Annual Results Report, conduct the Strategic Moment of Reflection on the Results of previous year as well as the Mid-Year Review.

Last but not least, he must have high analytical skills as well as the capacities to appropriately coordinate with all actors involved in the CAR Operations.

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Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:

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Nature of Position:

Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Representative (Ops), the incumbent is expected to lead the program management section of UNHCR Representation in CAR by setting and reinforcing parameters, criteria and complying with deadlines for the PoC' s needs assessments, the design and the continuous reviewing of the program as well as the reporting on program management related matters and undertake capacity building activities for the benefice of staff and Partners The incumbent is expected to assist the Representative with the clearance of the submission of the country operation plan, funding proposals submissions, appeals, and report; negotiating projects partnership agreements and enforce compliance with UNHCR's global strategies, the GRC, Cash-based intervention, and others policies including in terms of fraud and corruption prevention and the code of conduct The incumbent will also be working closely with UNHCR Cluster coordinators to develop and implement projects that will reinforce UNHCR's ability to mobilize the others stakeholders. In view of the fluid nature of the crisis in the Central African Republic the incumbent is expected to be creative and innovative in designing and adapting programs as the context requires. S/he will be an active member of the UNCT's programme management team (PMT) advocating for the inclusion of needs of persons of concerns to UNHCR into the UNSDCF previously UNDAF as well as in the country Humanitarian Response plan as necessary. The ideal candidate should have a good record of previous demonstrated programme management expertise, including effective resources management competencies added to a strong interpersonal skills and abilities to mobilize and coordinate with both humanitarian and development actors that will be absolutely vital in this context, particularly in view of the significance of operational partnerships within the context of the Cluster approach. Fluency in French is essential in addition to good knowledge of English to properly communicate with the main stakeholders and other UNHCR interlocutors in the Central African Republic, including Government officials, representatives of the donor community, NGOs and civil society, etc....

Living and Working Conditions:

UNHCR has 9 offices in CAR: 1 Representation (Bangui), 1 Sub-Office (Bouar), 5 Field Offices (Bambari, Kaga-Bandoro, Paoua, Obo, Mongoumba) and 2 Field Units in Berberati and Bria. The country is landlocked and surrounded by countries with security problems (Chad, DRC, Sudan, and Cameroon). Volatile socio-political situation, social unrest and grievance in Bangui with frequent civil servants strikes causing interruption of public services due to years of unpaid salaries. Power cuts are causing insecurity in town. The population in Bangui including the expatriates is concerned about cases of criminalities. The country is totally dependent on Cameroon seaport. There are only 4 airlines that operate to/from Bangui. Travel time from Douala to Bangui for a truckload averages 4 days to a week due to bad roads and roadblocks. The curfew is from 10pm-5am. This situation puts great stress on staff members. There are very limited medical infrastructures and services do not function properly. A UN clinic provides basic medical care for UN personnel. Staff upon arrival are accommodated in UNHCR guesthouse for 3 months after which they arrange own residence within the approved security perimeter in Bangui. The security situation across the country is still a concern as crimes (theft, abduction, armed robbery, carjackings, murder, illegal detention of weapons and illegal checkpoints / taxation, torture and sexual violence) continue throughout the country because of endemic poverty, easy access to weapons and the weak capacity or absence of judicial authorities in many areas. However, the deployment of the FACA in Bangui led to an improvement of the overall security situation. Movements, activities and clashes between opposing armed groups that are vying for control of mineral rich continue with lower intensity. The endless violence against the civilian population and humanitarian actors, MINUSCA has begun to adopt a more robust posture towards armed groups with positive results.

Additional Qualifications

Skills

BA: Business Administration (Required), BA: Economics (Required), BA: International Relations (Required), BA: Social Science (Required)

Certifications

Programme Management - Other

Annual Budget OL in Operation/Office, Number of Persons of Concern Served, Number of Workforce in Operation/Work Setting, Workforce to Supervise, Working with Persons of Concern: Asylum Seekers, Working with Persons of Concern: Internally Displaced Persons, Working with Persons of Concern: Refugees, Working with Persons of Concern: Returned IDPs, Working with Persons of Concern: Returned Refugees, Working with Persons of Concern: Stateless

Competencies

Accountability, Analytical thinking, Change capability & adaptability, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making, Leadership, Managing performance, Managing resource, Negotiation & conflict resolution, Organizational awareness, Strategic planning & visions, Teamwork & collaboration

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Compendium

March 2023 Compendium - Part B

Additional Information

This position doesn't require a functional clearance