Fresher UN Jobs – Assistant Project Control Officer – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Job Opportunity: Assistant Project Control Officer at UNHCR
Organization: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Location: Kampala, Uganda
About UNHCR:
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights, and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people.
Job Summary:
The Assistant Project Control Officer will play a crucial role in managing and overseeing the Enhanced Framework for Implementing with Partners and Direct Implementation. This role involves risk analysis, policy compliance, operational practices assessment, and technical recommendations or decisions in line with UN/UNHCR financial rules and operational context.
Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate partner relationships, providing oversight on the effective management of partnerships and direct implementation.
- Conduct risk analysis associated with partnerships and direct implementation, ensuring compliance with policies and operational practices.
- Promote partnership integrity and safeguarding mechanisms for accountability and efficient use of funds.
- Facilitate dialogue and consultations to strengthen partnerships, maintaining contact with various stakeholders.
- Oversee project control functions, ensuring alignment with strategic goals and objectives.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- Undergraduate degree with one year of relevant experience, or a Graduate degree or Doctorate degree in Business Administration, Economics, Management, or a related field.
- Knowledge of international auditing standards.
- Experience with accrual accounting (IPSAS or IFRS) is desirable.
- Proficiency in financial auditing, project monitoring, data collection, analysis, and reporting.
- Strong communication, reporting, monitoring, evaluation, and teamwork skills.
- Fluency in English and the local language.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates are invited to apply online through the UNHCR career portal, providing detailed information and relevant documents.
Deadline: 2nd January 2024
This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to UNHCR’s mission of aiding and protecting people affected by crises. The role requires a blend of technical expertise in financial management and strong interpersonal skills to effectively manage partnerships and ensure compliance and efficiency in project implementation. It’s suited for professionals passionate about humanitarian work and looking to make a significant impact in an international organization.