Vacancy for Program Officer at United Nations Volunteers in Colombia

Apply for Vacancy for Program Officer at United Nations Volunteers in Colombia. The deadline for this job is 29th June 2021.

About:

The United Nations Volunteers program is a United Nations organization that contributes to peace and development through volunteerism worldwide. Also, volunteerism is a powerful means of engaging people in tackling development challenges, and it can transform the pace and nature of development.

Description of Task:

  • Through a consultative process within the country and field visits, stay involved in the development of the strategies; methodologies, contingency plans that respond to new and emerging operational challenges for the country;
  • Also, assist in ensuring that global strategic priorities (GSP) and regional priorities as well as information on projected resource availability guide the planning parameters;
  • Provide inputs for developing the country operations plan in compliance with global strategic priorities and regional priorities as well as with annual programming/planning instructions;
  • Additionally, assist in organizing a consultative process to ensure a consistent application of the organization’s criteria and policies for the selection of implementing and operational partners;
  • Assist in managing the development of a broad network of partners, good coordination practices and the development of partner capacities;
  • Likewise, assist in training UNHCR as well as implementing partners (IP) staff in UNHCR standard procedures related to the Results Based Program (RBM) management;
  • Undertake proper collection, monitoring and use of baselines, standards and indicators needed to measure and analyze UNHCR’s performance. Also, trends and target interventions;
  • Likewise, undertake field visits to evaluate and improve the planning, programming, implementation and monitoring of assistance projects;
  • Furthermore, assist in implementing the establishment of sound monitoring processes, in reviewing final reports; on progress in order to advise on any corrective actions required or the need for additional resources to reach planned target levels

Area of expertise details

  • Experience Remark: Minimum 3 years of work experience relevant to the function, in program management, monitoring and evaluation.
  • Previous field experience is an advantage.
  • Furthermore, familiar with UNHCR´s RBM approach and use of project/software is an asset.
  • Completion of the UNHCR Learning programs or specific training relevant to functions of the position
  • Also, additional Requirements for Area of Expertise: Good knowledge of UNHCR financial rules, procedures and processes is an asset;
  • Knowledge of UNHCR specific programming tools (MSRP, Focus, etc.) is an asset.
  • Likewise, experience working in UNHCR Field Offices and in Colombia in particular is an asset

Organization: United Nations Volunteers

Deadline: 29th June 2021

Country: Colombia

City: Cucuta

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