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The purpose of this assignment is to provide technical and administrative support to the Programme Unit in the planning, implementation, monitoring, and reporting of UNHCR-funded and partner-implemented activities. The Senior Programme Assistant will support the preparation and review of project documents, budgets, monitoring tools, partner reports, and internal submissions; coordinate follow-up on implementation issues; organize and document monitoring visits and meetings; and ensure accurate data consolidation and timely reporting in line with UNHCR and donor requirements. Key outputs include: (i) timely preparation of programme and partnership documents; (ii) monthly activity and monitoring updates; (iii) consolidated partner reporting packages; and (iv) accurate tracking of achievements against indicators and workplans. Completion of the assignment is expected to contribute to strengthened programme delivery, enhanced partner compliance, and improved evidence-based reporting. Performance will be measured through the timeliness and quality of deliverables, adherence to procedures, responsiveness to emerging programme needs, and effective coordination with internal and external stakeholders.
The performance of the Individual Contractor will be monitored through a clear workplan, monthly progress reviews, and timely submission of activity reports. Quality will be assessed based on accurate preparation of programme documents, effective support to partnership management, timely follow-up on implementation issues, and compliance with UNHCR procedures. Monitoring will include regular participation in field and partner visits, verification of data and documentation, and maintenance of updated monitoring tools. Progress will be reviewed through periodic supervisory discussions, with a final assessment conducted at the end of the assignment against agreed deliverables and performance indicators.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
As per the bellow and more to be found through the application link Provide administrative assistance and support in routine services and activities within Programme thus better able to meet the needs of persons of concern. - Assist in organizing and documenting the selection of partners in accordance with the policy on selection and retention of partners, ensuring due diligence to meet the requirements of projects; - Provide support to ensure partnership agreements are established in a timely manner, regularly monitored and reported on, in compliance with established guidelines and procedures included in the framework for implementing with partners; - Guided by the MFT approach, support the development and implementation of monitoring plans for activities implemented through partnerships and those under direct implementation in line with Programme Manual and programming instructions; - Contribute to the review and analysis of operations plans, mid-year and year-end reports, ensuring quality assurance and compliance with established policies, guidelines, procedures and standards. Generate and maintain records of implementation rate (performance progress and expenditures) on a regular basis; - Assist in ensuring compliance with issuance of audit certificates for partners in line with the Policy on Risk-Based Project Audits; - Use UNHCR's ERP system for core activities related to planning, budgeting, implementation and reporting, generating data for evidence-based programmatic decisions and analysis; - Actively contribute to UNHCRs programming of community of practice and continuously contributing to improvements of programming tools and processes; - Perform other related duties as required.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
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Required qualifications, language(s) and work experience:
Bachelor's degree and higher.
Field of expertise, competencies: Required/mandatory: Demonstrated experience in Programme Management, Operation Management Cycle and related processes. Knowledge of Results Based-Management. Computer skills (in MS Office) including advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data management, etc). Desirable: Experience in programme management training and capacity building activities, donor reporting.
Minimum years of work experience (NOTE: candidates with less years of experience cannot be short-listed or recommended): - 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor's or equivalent or higher
Language: Required: English, Armenian Desirable: Russian
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and invited for competency-based interview. The shortlisted candidates might be invited for written test. In person participation is required. Candidates need to be able to legally work and reside in Armenia. Excellent command of both written and spoken Eastern Armenian and English is essential
Please clearly mention in your application letter that you learned of this announcement through Career Center and mention the URL of its website - www.careercenter.am. Thanks.
REMUNERATION/ SALARY:
Equivalent to the estimated amount as per the UN Common System
salary scale in Armenia, equivalent to the level of the engagement of G5. The degree of specialization required by the engagement, knowledge, qualifications, experience and skills will be considered to establish the fee. Payment will be implemented by Armenian Drams (AMD) as per the Manager receipt of services.
This is a full-time job as per the standard Job Description and the Terms of reference below of Local Individual Contractor requiring physical presence in the office.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a humanitarian and non-political organization mandated by the United Nations to protect refugees and help them find lasting solutions to their problems. UNHCR's activities are based on a framework of international refugee and statelessness law and standards that includes the 1951 United Nations Convention relating to the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol, 1954 and 1961 Statelessness Conventions, as well as an array of international and regional treaties on human rights and humanitarian law. The mandate of UNHCR is the international protection of refugees and stateless persons. The provision of international protection by UNHCR implies ensuring the basic human rights of refugees and stateless persons. UNHCR has presence in the Republic of Armenia since 1992, under a Co-operation Agreement signed with the Government. UNHCR's work in Armenia presently concentrates on capacity-building activities geared towards strengthening national authorities, laws and policies to ensure the proper handling of refugee and statelessness issues, the reception and care of refugees, the promotion of self-reliance of refugees and the realization of durable solutions. These are carried out in combination with other activities such as advocacy, information dissemination and monitoring. The internship shall give an opportunity to familiarize the intern with all of UNHCR protection activities with a focus on statelessness.
