Programme Associate
Warsaw
- Organization: UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Location: Warsaw
- Grade: Administrative support - GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Project and Programme Management
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Desired Candidate Profile
• Financial and Budgeting Aspects: Handle budget control, financial analysis, and utilize Excel for effective financial management.
• Proposal Review: Scrutinize and revise draft project proposals from partners including performance reports, to ensure alignment with UNHCR guidelines and objectives.
• Team Coordination: Collaborate with multifunctional teams to coordinate project monitoring, track results and indicators, and ensure successful project outcomes.
• Reporting and Evaluation: Contribute to the timely and accurate reporting of project activities, progress, and evaluations.
Essential Qualifications:
• Educational Background: Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (e.g., International Relations, Development Studies, Business Administration).
• Programme Management: Proven knowledge of programme management principles, project coordination, and monitoring.
• Financial Acumen: Familiarity with financial and budgeting aspects, including proficiency in using Excel for financial analysis.
Desirable Qualifications:
• Language Skills: Excellent proficiency in English and Polish languages.
• Team Collaboration: Demonstrated ability to work effectively as part of a team, fostering a collaborative and inclusive work environment.
• Time Management: Capability to work within tight deadlines, maintaining a high level of organization and efficiency.
• Adaptability: Eager to learn and adapt to new challenges, able to work under pressure and deliver results.
Personal Attributes:
• Order and Structure: Strong organizational skills with an ordered and structured approach to tasks.
• Discipline: Demonstrated discipline in work habits and adherence to professional standards.
• Respectful: A respectful and considerate attitude towards colleagues, partners, and beneficiaries.
• Commitment: Committed to the mission and values of UNHCR, with a dedication to making a positive impact on the lives of refugees and displaced communities.
This position is open to applications from internal and external candidates, provided that requirements regarding professional experience, academic qualifications, language, etc. are fulfilled.
TO THE ATTENTION OF EXTERNAL CANDIDATES:
External Candidates must meet the essential minimum requirements of the position and must have either Polish citizenship or the legal status necessary to work in Poland.
Your application will NOT be considered if;
- The application form is not duly filled.
- The residence/work permit not submitted (for non-Polish candidates)
Additional Information
UNHCR’s workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. We seek to sustain and strengthen this diversity and to ensure equal opportunities, as well as an inclusive working environment, for our entire workforce. Joining us means living, sharing and promoting these core values of inclusion, diversity and gender equality.
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.
UNHCR reserves the right to retain applications and consider external candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNHCR at the same grade or lower level and with similar job descriptions, experience, and educational requirements for the appointment of a shorter duration (Temporary Appointment).
UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).
Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. No late applications will be accepted.
Remuneration & Benefits
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. The monthly net salary is between PLN 8,879 and PLN 10,842 depending on relevant experience, dependency status and language proficiency. 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.
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):
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Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:
To view occupational safety and health considerations for this duty station, please visit: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel.
Nature of Position:
Poland’s eastern borders with Belarus, the Russian Federation and Ukraine serve as the European Union’s external boundaries. The country currently hosts over 1 million refugees from Ukraine, in addition to a smaller number of asylum seekers and refugees from different countries.
UNHCR has been in Poland for 30 years (since 1992), working with national authorities on refugee-related matters. With the Ukraine emergency, UNHCR has substantially scaled up its presence and operations. It currently has a Country Office and Frontex Liaison Office in Warsaw, three Field Offices in Warsaw, Lublin and Rzeszow, and a Sub-Office in Krakow, with a workforce of nearly 140 national and international staff.
The overarching principles guiding UNHCR’s strategy in Poland include: i) localization and centrality of protection, ii) strengthening national systems, avoiding duplication and rationalizing the Refugee Coordination Model (RCM) so that it serves the purpose efficiently and iii) capitalizing on the Global Compact for Refugees (GCR) paradigms to advance the rights of refugees and stateless persons in Poland.
As the UN-mandated agency to provide international protection to refugees, UNHCR leads the refugee coordination structure in support of the Government-led response, with the aim to complement, support and strengthen the national response to the refugee crisis, along with ensuring no duplication of interventions and complementarity of action.
Within this context, the Programme Unit of the Country Office plays a pivotal role in supporting the operational implementation of UNHCR's strategy in Poland. Specifically, it is entrusted with managing the Operational response, Operational resources, and partnerships within the country. This involves coordinating and overseeing the execution of UNHCR's initiatives, ensuring the efficient use of resources, and fostering collaborative partnerships to strengthen the national response to the refugee situation. As the UN-mandated agency for international protection to refugees, UNHCR, through its Programme Unit, leads the refugee coordination structure to complement, support, and reinforce the Government-led response, emphasizing the avoidance of duplication in interventions and promoting complementarity of action.
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Desired selected candidate is expected to be on-board by January 1st, 2024.Functional clearance