Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.Desired Candidate Profile The Programme Associate position provides critical support to the Sub Office Dadaab, reporting directly to the Associate Programme Officer.
Operating within a multi-functional team (MFT) framework as outlined in the Program Manual, the role requires collaboration with diverse stakeholders throughout all phases of the Program Management Cycle.
Key responsibilities include serving as the focal point for assigned partners, closely monitoring their implementation rates, and providing timely alerts or recommendations for reprogramming when necessary.
The Programme Associate will assist with direct implementation management, expenditure tracking, and provide field-level support as needed to ensure effective program delivery.
Additionally, the role plays an essential part in working closely with other units in delivering on the roadmap for the protection and solutions.
This position requires a proactive and solution-oriented approach to support UNHCR's mission in the region, ensuring the highest standards of program accountability and efficiency.Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level): English,,Desired languages,,Operational contextOccupational Safety and Health Considerations:To view occupational safety and health considerations for this duty station, please visit this link: Nature of Position:The Programme Associate is expected to play an instrumental role in supporting the Programme Section in the field on protection assistance and services to the refugees and asylum seekers living in Dadaab refugee camps.
The incumbent is expected to work closely with other units in delivering on the roadmap for the protection and solutions, and support in the gradual roll-out of CBIs to replace the in-kind assistance provided to the beneficiaries in the camps.
In this case, the operation is looking to select a candidate who can deliver solid results, and to be able to support the Programme Section in facilitating effective and efficient programme delivery to the Persons of Concern to UNHCR.
The incumbent of the Position will work in close collaboration with colleagues in the field while also liaising regularly with colleagues in the Country Office, as a member of Programme Section Team.
The incumbent will be reporting to the Associate Programme Officer.Living and Working Conditions:The town of Dadaab is in the North Eastern Province of Kenya.
It is in a semi-arid area and is mostly dry plus hot all year round.
Due to the isolation of the duty station and ongoing security concerns, the duty station is categorized as hardship category `E and substantial security level.
The UN compound is surrounded by the Hesco fences and there is curfew in place from 6pm to 6am, when the external gate is closed.
All movement outside the UN compound to and within the camps requires armed police escort.
To mitigate the effects of hardship and psychological stress as well as to allow reunion with family members, locally recruited personnel are granted five days of time-off every 10 weeks, under the flexible work arrangement (i.e.
compressed time-off).
National staff members are required to work 1 extra hour per day in order to benefit from Special Compressed Work Schedule (SCWS) measure.
There are limited banking facilities at Dadaab with only one bank in which staff may open a bank account and withdraw cash with certain debit/credit cards.
Internet and communications networks are available at the compound.
Remoteness, isolation and lack of entertainment in social life are the factors to be also considered prior to applying.
Security Considerations:The security situation continues to be a challenge in SO Dadaab, and the candidate needs to have undergone proper security training.
Meanwhile, staff movements in the Dadaab Operation are strictly restricted and all staff are obliged to adhere to security advisories.
Staying in the office compound is regulated by a curfew in effect during the night and the requirement to answer daily radio checks.
Dadaab is at UN security level (SLS) 4 as a duty station.
The majority of national staff live in the Compound.
Climatic conditions are harsh, and despite fumigation of the compound, insects and even snakes are present in the environment.
Apart from a satellite level 1 JMS medical clinic, there is no other medical back up therefore staff assigned to Dadaab must be in good health.
Evacuation opportunities are limited.
Candidates with conditions requiring regular treatment or medicalsupervision should be appropriately advised.Additional QualificationsPG-Stakeholder management and coordination with Implementing Partners (Gov/NGO/Corporate)HCR Basic Program Training - UNHCR, HCR Results_Based Management - UNHCR, Programme Management (PM) 1 - UNHCRAnnual Budget OL in Operation/Office, Number of Persons of Concern Served, Number of Workforce in Operation/Work Setting, Workforce to Supervise, Working with Persons of Concern: Asylum Seekers, Working with Persons of Concern: Refugees, Working with Persons of Concern: Returned RefugeesCompetenciesAccountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Managing resource, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaborationUNHCR Salary CalculatorCompendium Additional InformationThe testing of shortlisted candidates is optional.Functional clearanceThis position doesn't require a functional clearance