Associate Project Control Officer

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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.
Review that project agreements are in conformity with Country Operation Plans and UNHCR¿s rules, policies and procedures.
Formulate and implement a performance project monitoring plan in collaboration with the Programme Unit and MFT.
Participate in the development of the direct implementation monitoring plan in collaboration with the Programme Unit and other relevant functions.
Support Programme and other relevant functions in the selection of implementation modalities.
Track the management of project and direct implementation risks in collaboration with the Programme Unit, and report major risks to senior management.
Review, analyse and verify Financial and Performance Partner Reports (PFR and PPR), and check accuracy and consistency between PFR and PPR, in accordance with partnership agreements.
Undertake missions within the geographical area of responsibility.
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 and provide advice as required.
Provide feedback and recommendations of identified variants, risks and issues to the partner, Programme Unit and escalate to management as required.
Prepare project control reports with the current status of programme implementation and financial status.
Carry out 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 and risk management.
Maintain professional relationships with partners and UNHCR¿s contractors.
Keep up-to-date with all UNHCR rules, regulations and procedures necessary to perform these duties.
Report on financial and operational performance and risks related to projects and activities under direct implementation, and escalate issues to senior management.
Recommend acceptance or non-acceptance of Partner Reports and payment of instalments.
Advise on improvements related to implementing partnership and direct implementation management and internal controls.
Contact partners for project related matters.
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 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree

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.

Source: https://unhcr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/job/Kampala-Uganda/Associate-Project-Control-Officer_JR2334098

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