Associate Programme Officer

Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.Desired Candidate Profile The incumbent will be required to have good coordination, networking and drafting skills, and the ability to interact with different partners and stakeholders both within and outside UNHCR.S/He will be required to have solid technical programming skills, as well as experience from coordination of partners and networking.
Excellent drafting skills are a must, in addition to Excel and the new PROMS software.Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level): ,,Desired languages,,Operational contextOccupational Safety and Health Considerations:To view occupational health and safety considerations for this duty station, please visit this link: Nature of Position:UNHCR Kakuma covers the Kakuma refugee camp and Kalobeyei integrated settlement, hosting some 301,407 refugees from 25 different nationalities.The Government of Kenya, in line with the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR) and its Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework (CRRF), in collaboration with its partners has taken concrete steps through number of initiatives to improve the socioeconomic conditions and inclusion for refugees, and support building resilience of host communities.
These include enactment of Refugees Act of 2021, Refugee Regulations, and importantly the Shirika Plan (one of the pioneering innovative approaches globally for Refugees' inclusion) and its building blocks of GISEDP and KISEDP in line with the County Integrated Development Plans (CIDPs), the Kenya's Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), its Medium-Term Plan (MTP, 2023-2207), and Vision 2030.The Associate Programme Officer is based in UNHCR Sub Office Kakuma, typically reporting to the Snr Operations Officer and with an overall supervision from the Kakuma Head of Sub-Office.
The incumbent will supervise a small team of local staff including Snr Programme Associate, Programme Associate and CBI Associate.
He/she may refer to UNHCR's Program Handbook, UNHCR's corporate and regional strategic priorities, operation plans and other relevant institutional rules and regulations for further guidance.
The Associate Programme Officer will provide programmatic guidance and support with regard to the implementation of protection and solutions strategies within available resources.
S/he will coordinate with the other sections/units to ensure harmonized programmatic approaches at all levels and throughout the UNHCR Operations Management Cycle.
The incumbent will work in line with the overall UNHCR directions which crucially require working with partners, including with persons of concern, governmental institutions, UN sister agencies, humanitarian and development actors and the private sector, ensuring that programme management is approached as per UNHCR's Strategic Directions, Global Strategic Priorities (GSPs), Global Compact for Refugees (GCR), and corporate positions on SDGs.The incumbent is expected to work in line with the multi-functional team (MFT) approach as defined within the Program Handbook, ensuring the participation of relevant stakeholders in all phases of the Program Management Cycle.Living and Working Conditions:Kenya is an open country that enjoys social stability resulting from the smooth functioning of state institutions.
Kenya is also provided with a good level of infrastructure (e.g.
roads, distribution of water, electricity, etc.)
and a popular tourist destination.
The current Security Level in the capital and in SRM Area 1A: Northern Rift Valley (Kakuma, Lodwar) is Moderate -3.
All United Nations personnel must scrupulously comply with UNDSS procedures and recommendations during their assignment to Kakuma, Kenya.
Thefts and burglary are the main incidents against UN personnel.Kakuma city is a non-family duty station with a hardship classified D, its living conditions are difficult but the social climate is calm.
The weather is hot, dry and sunny hence no heavy clothes would be recommended.
Windy storms are common during the months of December and more pronounced in January till March.Staff live in UNHCR-provided accommodation, which was constructed in 2001, the condition of these houses has improved with time as renovations and painting has been carried out in the past.
The accommodation facilities are generally acceptable condition with minimal standard.
The incumbent will be briefed deeply on conditions of accommodations, laundry, meals, communications, air and road transports, recreations and others relevant information.
However, staff members are charged rental fee predetermined by the organization paid upfront on monthly basis.The currency used in Kenya is Kenyan Shilling (KES).
It is also possible to withdraw cash from automatic telling machines found in all banks here in Kakuma.
There are limited banking facilities at Kakuma with two banks (Equity & Kenya Commercial Bank having branches locallyInternet and communications networks are available at the compound with fairly speed.
the mobile telephone network remains stable with 3G.Climatic conditions are relatively harsh, and despite fumigation of the compound, insects and even snakes are present in the environment on seasonal climate changes.UNHCR has established satellite level 1 JMS medical clinic in the compound following COVID-19 situation readily available 24/7 hours, there is also Kakuma Mission Hospital where a doctor/Surgeon is deployed and paid for by UNHCR provide assistance to refugees but special arrangements can be made during emergencies for staff members.
There are also some pharmacies within Kakuma with basic medical facilities.
Evacuation opportunities are limited.
Candidates with conditions requiring regular treatment or medical supervision should be appropriately advised.
The yellow fever vaccine is compulsory and vaccination cards should be updated.
Vaccinations against Meningococcal Meningitis and Hepatitis A and B are also recommended.
The basic drugs are available in pharmacies, but it is recommended to bring specific prescription drugs.Additional QualificationsMG-Project Management, PG-Results-Based Management, PG-Stakeholder management and coordination with Implementing Partners (Gov/NGO/Corporate), PG-UNHCR's ProgrammesBachelor of Arts (BA): Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Economics, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Law, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Social ScienceCP-PM Certification Programme for Programme Management - UNHCR, Programme Management - OtherCompetenciesAccountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making, Managing resource, Negotiation & conflict resolution, Organizational awareness, Teamwork & collaborationUNHCR Salary CalculatorCompendium Additional InformationFunctional clearanceThis position doesn't require a functional clearance