UN Jobs – Project Manager – CERF-UFE – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Job Title: Project Manager – CERF-UFE
Organisation: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Vacancy Notice: Internal/External Vacancy notice no. UNOPS/003/2020
Position Number: UNOPS/003/02
Position Grade: UNOPS International ICA (IICA,2- equivalent to P3)
About US:
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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Oversee and Provide Technical Support in the implementation of the two projects
- Serve as UNHCR focal person for both CERF-UFE and Spotlight Initiative (SLI);
- Make regular Field Visits to UNHCR Implementing Partners/responsible Parties, carrying Specific activities within the projects in the various settlements (06 in total)
- Give inputs to quarterly Progress reports and contribute to the drafting of Annual and final project reports;
- Ensure regular follow ups with different stakeholders involved in the implementation of project activities, including revision of their deliverables and results and make proposals to the Senior SGBV Officer for effective implementation to maximize impact of the projects in the field;
- maintain regular communication and extend technical support to economic empowerment activities conducted by girls and women.
Provide Monitoring and Knowledge Management Support
- Conduct Systematic monitoring and reporting of UNHCR’s Project implementation, CERF-UFE and Spotlight Initiative Programme Implementation;
- Provide inputs to Consolidate quarterly progress and drafting support to narrative and annual reports;
- Maintain Close Communication with Project Beneficiaries, consultations, IPs and Institutional Contractors
- Identify/Monitor Risks that could interfere with Programme delivery and design mitigation measures;
- Synthesize and document project activities, success stories and lesson learnt;
- Coordinate and participate in the Mid-term review and evaluation in collaboration with participating UN Agencies and Partners;
- Develop a plan for sustainability of the activities initiated under the two projects and brief the operation on how this will be implemented after the end of the two projects;
Coordination and Partnership
- Coordinate with all project parties and partners involved in project implementation;
- Organize and Participate in Programme activities including preparation of background document and minutes taking;
- Organize key advocacy/awareness raising events in coordination with relevant colleagues in coordination with UNHCR’s Senior SGBV officer partners applicable;
- maintain Close relationship with key stakeholder (state and non-state) and ensure adequate information flow on related activities by the UN;
- Under the supervision of UNHCR’s Senior SGBV Officer, support planning and implementation of joint advocacy activities for greater visibility and Programme achievements according to the guidelines of CERF Secretariat, EU and UN.
- Perform any other duties as assigned by Supervisor
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Project Manager- CERF-UFE job should hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in development, human rights, Law, gender equality, social sciences or other related areas
- At least 2 years (with master’s degree) and 3 years (with bachelor’s degree or equivalent) relevant professional experience including at least 1 year in the field experience in SGBV prevention and response, broader protection or social work involving empowerment of women and girls, gender, child protection, mental health, counselling and working with survivors, humanitarian and development issues
- Experience working in protection of refugees in displacement settings and coordinating, implementing, monitoring and evaluating programmes.
- Strong experience in interacting with and building partnerships and synergies with UN agencies, NGOs and civil society organizations.
- Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to work independently with minimum supervision in a fast-paced environment
- Demonstrated ability to successfully and effectively work and communicate with people in a multi-cultural environment.
- Fluency in English with excellent drafting and analytical skills is required. Working knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
- A project/Programme management certification would be an added advantage.
- Knowledge and experience of working in SGBV sector of Uganda is an asset.
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies
- Raining design and facilitation skills of SGBV, gender and protection related learning is desirable
- Demonstrated capacities in monitoring and reporting on SGBV and or protection is desirable.
How to Apply:
All interested Ugandan nationals who wish to join the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions after reviewing the job details.
Deadline: 20th December 2020