United Nations UNHCR Jobs - Associate Project Control Officer ~ Ugandan Jobline Jobs

Organisation: United Nations

High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Reports to: Senior Project

Control Officer

Duty Station: Kampala,

Uganda

The Office of

the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December

14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. UNHCR’s mandate under the

Statute of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is

to lead and co-ordinate action for international protection to refugees; seek

permanent solutions for the problems of refugees and safeguard refugee rights

and well-being. UNHCR has an additional mandate concerning issues of

statelessness, as it is given a designated role under Article 11 of the 1961

Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness.

Job Summary: The primary

functions of project control are to complement programme management and provide

support for oversight of projects including the formulation of a monitoring

plan, quality assurance, and verification. The Project Control Officers play a very

key role in maintaining harmonious and effective partnerships, and often

interact with implementing partners. As a result, incumbents need to be very

mindful of all dimensions of partnerships in their interaction with partners

(in accordance with the Principles of Partnership, the Code of Conduct and other

relevant documents).

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  Under the direct supervision of the Senior Project

Control Officer, the incumbent will undertake the following duties;

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The job holder will provide extensive partner

support in the areas of financial management and also prepare monthly management

reports.

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The job holder will also carry out risk assessments,

build and maintain working relationships with UNHCR partners and build the

capacity of partners in financial reporting.

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Take part in the operation’s annual assessment and

planning cycle.

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Keenly review that project agreements are in

conformity with Country Operation Plans and UNHCR’s rules, policies and

procedures.

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Actively formulate and implement a project

monitoring plan in collaboration with the programme unit and MFT.

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Keenly track the management of project risks in

collaboration with the programme unit, and report major risks to senior

management.

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Regularly review, analyze and verify Financial and

Performance Implementing Partner Reports (Part I-IPFR and Part II-IPR), and

check accuracy and consistency between IPFR and IPR, in- accordance with

project agreements.

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Conduct regular mission visits within the

geographical area of responsibility.

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Actively monitor, track and verify that expenditure

for direct implementation by UNHCR is in line with the approved budget.

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Responsible for carrying out  reviews of the internal control systems of

implementing partners and provide advice as required.

·        
Send timely feedback and recommendations of

identified variants, risks and issues to the partner, programme unit and escalate

to management as required.

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Prepare and submit project control reports with the

current status of programme implementation and financial status.

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Carry out timely project closure in coordination

with the programme unit.

·        
Offer technical input to the mid- and end-year

programme review process on issues related to project control and risk

management.

·        
Build and maintain professional relationships with

implementing partners.

·        
Keep up-to-date with all UNHCR rules, regulations

and procedures necessary to perform these duties.

·        
Perform any other duties as required by the Senior

Project Control Officer.

Qualifications, Skills and

Experience: 

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The ideal candidate for the United Nations UNHCR Associate

Project Control Officer  should hold a

good University Degree in Accounting, Finance, Public or Business

Administration, Economics or related field, OR university degree in another

field combined with a professional qualification in accounting, auditing or finance

(CPA/CIA or equivalent). Professional qualification in accounting, auditing or

finance (CPA/ CIA or equivalent) are desired

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At least four years’ experience in the field of

accounting/finance, project management, business analysis, quality assurance

and/or risk management.

·        
At least a year of working experience in an

intergovernmental organization (United Nations or similar) is an added

advantage

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Detailed working knowledge of international auditing

standards.

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Excellent computer skills, in particular in MS

Office applications Excellent communication and negotiation skills.

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Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge

of another UN language.

·        
Excellent analytical skills, planning and

organization skills and have a sound understanding of International Public

Sector Accounting Standards (IPSAS) and International Standards of Auditing

(ISAs).

·        
Broad knowledge of United Nations financial rules

and procedures will be an advantage

·        
Familiarity with the workflows of major Enterprise

Resource Planning financial modules (such as PeopleSoft, SAP or Oracle) is also

desired

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Working experience with accrual accounting (such as

IPSAS or IFRS) is an added advantage

All Interested

candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their applications, under

confidential cover, quoting the Post No addressed to: The Administrative

Officer, UNHCR Representation in Uganda via E-mail quoting the vacancy notice

and position number to: UGAKAHR@unhcr.org.

Deadline: 16^th September,

2015.