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Family

Family

NOA

National Professional Officer

Reason

Regular > Regular Assignment

No

2024-05-02

May 15, 2024

Assistant Project Control Officer

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Assistant Project Control Officer is part of the multi-functional team. In coordination with DFAM’s Implementing Partnership Management Service, s/he is responsible and accountable for providing substantive support, guidance, and oversight on the effective management of the Enhanced Framework for Implementing with Partners (the Framework) as well as oversight on the effective management of Direct Implementation.

Complementary to programme management, s/he will support and conduct analysis and assessment of risks associated with partnerships and direct implementation, policy compliance, operational practices, mitigation measures and gaps and make technical recommendations or decisions in line with the principles of the Framework, of UN/UNHCR’s financial rules, policies and regulations and operational context.

The incumbent prompts partnership integrity and other safeguarding mechanisms for ensuring sound stewardship and accountability of funds entrusted to partners or through direct implementation arrangements (e.g. contracts for the procurement of goods and/or services) to ensure resources are used in the most efficient and effective manner to attain the best results for persons of concern.

The Assistant Project Control Officer will promote dialogue and consultations for strengthening partnerships and have frequent contacts with UNHCR colleagues, particularly project control and programme staff. S/he may have contact with external stakeholders, such as UNHCR-funded partners, auditors, oversight bodies, and host governments on matters related to partnerships. The incumbent will be mindful of all dimensions of partnerships in accordance with the Principles of Partnership, the Code of Conduct, UN/UNHCR’s financial rules, policies and regulations and other relevant documents.

In the Regional Bureaux, the incumbent works under the supervision of the Regional Controller. In the Country and Multi-Country Offices, the incumbent normally works under the direct supervision of the Representative or Deputy Representative, Head of Office or (Senior) Project Control Officer, as applicable.

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
– Participate in the annual assessment and planning cycle.
– Assist with the review of project agreements, ensuring that they are in conformity with Country Operation Plans and UNHCR’s rules, policies and procedures.
– Assist with the formulation and implementation of a performance project monitoring plan in collaboration with the Programme Unit and MFT.
– Assist with the development of the direct implementation monitoring plan in collaboration with the Programme Unit and other relevant functions.
– Assist with the support of Programme and other relevant functions in the selection of implementation modalities.
– Contribute to tracking the management of project and direct implementation risks in collaboration with the Programme Unit, and report major risks to senior management.
– Contribute to reviewing, analysing and verifying Financial and Performance Partner Reports (PFR and -PPR), and to checking accuracy and consistency between PFR and PPR, in accordance with partnership agreements.
– Monitor, track and verify that expenditure for direct implementation by UNHCR is in line with the approved budget.
– Conduct reviews of the internal control systems of partners implementing projects and provide advice as required.
– Provide input on identified variants, risks and issues to partners, Programme Unit and escalate to management as required.
– Support timely project closure in coordination with the Programme Unit.
– Provide input to the mid- and end-year programme review process on issues related to project control.
– Maintain professional relationships with partners implementing projects and UNHCR’s contractors.
– Keep up-to-date with all UNHCR rules, regulations and procedures necessary to perform these duties.

– Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
– Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P1/NOA – 1 year relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or no experience with Graduate degree; or no experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education
Business Administration;
Economics;
Management;
or other relevant field.

Certificates and/or Licenses
Accounting;
Auditing;
Finance (CPA/CIA or equivalent);
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential:
Good knowledge of international auditing standards.

Desirable:
Good understanding of the workflows of major Enterprise Resource Planning financial modules (such as PeopleSoft, SAP or Oracle). Working experience with accrual accounting (such as IPSAS or IFRS).

Functional Skills
FI-Financial auditing
PM-Project Monitoring
FI-International Auditing Standards
DM-Data Collection and Analysis
CO-Reporting skills
EL-Monitoring and Evaluation
(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

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.

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Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:

To view occupational safety and health considerations for this duty station, please visit this link:

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel

Nature of Position:

The Assistant Project Control Officer is part of the multi-functional team within Sub-Office Mbarara which covers 5 offices, 5 settlements, 4 Transit centres and more than 550,000 FDSPs. In coordination with DFAM’s Implementing Partnership Management Service, s/he is responsible and accountable for providing substantive support, guidance, and oversight on the effective management of the Enhanced Framework for Implementing with Partners (the Framework) as well as oversight on the effective management of Direct Implementation budget. Supporting programme management, s/he will support, and conduct analysis and assessment of risks associated with partnerships and direct implementation, policy compliance, operational practices, mitigation measures and gaps and make technical recommendations or decisions in line with the principles of the Framework, of UN/UNHCR’s financial rules, policies and regulations and Uganda operational context.

The Assistant Project Control Officer will promote dialogue and consultations for strengthening partnerships and have frequent contacts with UNHCR colleagues, particularly programme staff and other project control staff. S/he may have contact with external stakeholders, such as UNHCR-funded partners, auditors, oversight bodies, and host governments on matters related to partnerships. The incumbent will be mindful of all dimensions of partnerships in accordance with the Principles of Partnership, the Code of Conduct, UN/UNHCR’s financial rules, policies and regulations and other relevant documents. The incumbent will make sure that about 19 partners (IPs, DLGs and OPM) financial reports are verified and accepted before to be signed by the Head of Sub-Office. S/he will ensure that partners capacity’s building is strengthened by organizing periodic workshop for partners’ staff. The position requires good communication skills, leadership skills and very good relationship skills. In addition, s/he must be part of Uganda Project control team under the functional support from the Kampala Senior Project Control Officer guidelines. The incumbent prompts partnership integrity and other safeguarding mechanisms for ensuring sound stewardship and accountability of funds entrusted to partners or through direct implementation arrangements (e.g., contracts for the procurement of goods and/or services) to ensure resources are used in the most efficient and effective manner to attain the best results for FDSPs. The incumbent works under the direct supervision of the Head of Sub-Office.

Living and Working Conditions:

Sub-Office Mbarara is located in Mbarara City in the South-West part of Uganda. It is about 268 km (5 hours) from Kampala, the capital city. The security situation is generally calm and peaceful. Sub-Office Mbarara is a family duty station, and staff can stay at UNDSS cleared areas in Mbarara in private accommodation. There are medical services available in hospitals in Mbarara. There are several supermarkets in Mbarara City. Most banking facilities including ATM are available in Mbarara. There are several schools available but good International schools are available in Kampala.

Additional Qualifications

Skills

CO-Reporting skills, DM-Data Collection and Analysis, EL-Monitoring and Evaluation, FI-Financial auditing, FI-International Auditing Standards, PM-Project Monitoring

Bachelor of Arts (BA): Accounting, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Administration, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Economics, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Finance, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Public Administration

Certifications

Accounting – Other, Association of Chartered Certified Accountant – ACCA, Auditing – Other, Certif. Practicing Accountant – Other, Chartered Accountant (CA) – Other, Chartered Institute of Management Accountants – CIMA, Institute of Management Accountants – Other

Competencies

Accountability, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Teamwork & collaboration

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Compendium

Additional Information

Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a written test and/or oral interview. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process. Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member is subject to proof of vaccination against COVID-19.

This position requires Functional Clearance