NEW Programme Associate – UNOPS LICA-6 Consultancy – International Consultant – Internationally recruited Contractors Agreement UNHCR – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Closing in 8 days méxico

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

A (least hardship)

Family

UNOPS LICA6

2024-10-14

October 13, 2024

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• This position is advertised to internal and external applicants. Candidates must be legally present in México at the time of application, recruitment, and hire. Only Mexicans or candidates holding a permanent residency or valid work permit in México will be considered eligible.

• Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern, is subject to proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, independently of contract type and duration. The selected candidate(s) will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to recruitment.

• Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

• Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The recruitment process might/could include a written test and/or oral interview for this job opening. No late applications will be accepted.

• UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).

• This position is offered under UNOPS Local ICA contract until 31/12/2024 with possibility of extension.

• Remuneration: A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For more information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the Office of HR Management of United Nations. UNHCR also offers comprehensive medical insurance and pension plans.

1. General Background

(Brief description of the national, sector-specific, or other relevant context in which the individual contractor will operate)

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14, 1950, by the United Nations General Assembly. The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It also has a mandate to help stateless people.

In more than six decades, the agency has helped tens of millions of people restart their lives. Today, a staff of some 6,600 people in more than 110 countries continues to help about 60 million persons. To help and protect some of the world’s most vulnerable people in so many places and types of environments, UNHCR must purchase goods and services worldwide. For further information on UNHCR, its mandate and operations, please see http://www.unhcr.org.

2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment

(Concise and detailed description of activities, tasks, and responsibilities to be undertaken, including expected travel, if applicable).

• Support the assessment and analysis of the needs of refugees and asylum seekers and other forcibly displaced population in the country 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.

• 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 offices 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, 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 Handbook.

• Contribute to ensure consistent and coherent monitoring approaches, tools, and systems across the different UNHCR’s offices in line with global standards and polices, 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 programme strategy and enhancement of data quality.

• Provide support to the field offices through technical advice and training on resource allocation processes and other programmatic issues.

• Use UNHCR’s corporate tools (Compass, CloudERP, PROMS) for core activities related to planning, budgeting, implementation, and reporting, generating data for evidence-based programmatic decisions and analysis.

• Perform other duties as required.

3. Monitoring and Progress Controls

(Clear description of measurable outputs, milestones, key performance indicators and/or reporting requirements which will enable performance monitoring)

• The Programme Associate receive guidance from the Programme Officer in the operation. S/he may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the country programme. UNHCR Manuals, Multi Year Programme Strategy, 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 Handbook, ensuring the participation of relevant stakeholders in all phases of the Program 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.

4. Qualifications and Experience

(List the required education, work experience, expertise, and competencies of the individual contractor. The listed education and experience should correspond with the level at which the contract is offered.)

a. Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education)

• Completed High School plus Advanced Training/Certificate.

b. Work Experience (List number of years and area of required work experience. Clearly distinguish between required experience and experience which could be an asset.)

• Essential: Minimum 3 years relevant experience.

• Demonstrated experience in programme management, including familiarization with the Programme Cycle and sound knowledge of Results Based-Management. Computer skills (in MS office) including advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data management, etc.)

• Desirable: Completion of UNHCR Learning Programmes or specific training relevant to function of the position including Programme Management. Framework for Implementing with Partners Learning Programme. Experience in programme management training and capacity building activities.

c. Language Requirements

• Essential: Fluency in Spanish language is required.

• Desired: English. Expected overall ability is at least B2 level.

d. Key Competencies. (Technical knowledge, skills, managerial competencies, or other personal competencies relevant to the performance of the assignment. Clearly distinguish between required and desired competencies)

Functional Skills

*IT-Computer Literacy

PG-Programme Management (project formulation, programme cycles and reporting standards)

PG-Results-Based Management

DM-Database Management

PG-Programme Analysis

PG-Assessments and Surveys

(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

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

 

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Other information

This position doesn’t require a functional clearance

Home-Based

No

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