This position is open to applications from Group 1, Group 2 and all external candidates, provided that requirements regarding professional experience, academic qualifications, language, etc. are fulfilled.
TO THE ATTENTION OF EXTERNAL CANDIDATES:
External candidates must be legally present in Turkey at the time of application, recruitment and hire. Non-Turkish citizens are required to submit a valid Turkish residence permit with the expired date to be considered.
Your application will NOT be considered if;
– The application form is not duly filled.
– The questionnaire at the end of the application form is not answered. (for external candidates)
– A valid residence permit is not attached to the application. (for non-Turkish external candidates only) Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Senior Programme Monitoring Associate may be based in HQ, field/regional bureau, reporting to and be guided by the Program Monitoring or Program Officer and may supervise some support staff. S/he may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the country programme(s) or to global quality assurance standards. UNHCR’s Manual, UNHCR’s corporate and regional strategic priorities, operation plans and other relevant institutional rules and regulations will guide the work of the incumbent.
The Senior Programme Monitoring Associate will assist in providing support and guidance on monitoring protection and solutions strategies and in the coordination with other sections/units to ensure harmonized monitoring approaches. The incumbent will work in line with the overall UNHCR directions which crucially require working with partners, including with persons of concern, governmental institutions and the private sector, ensuring that programme monitoring 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 have contacts within the Organization and outside the duty station, as well as with partners and other stakeholders related to programme monitoring. The incumbent is expected to work in line with the multi-functional team (MFT) approach as defined within the Program Chapter, ensuring the participation of relevant stakeholders in all phases of the Program Management Cycle.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
Duties
– Assist the supervisor in the development and implementation of UNHCR’s system for monitoring protection and solutions strategies and results (impact, outcomes, outputs) in cooperation with relevant teams.
– Contribute to the development and implementation of monitoring plans across all implementation modalities, (partnerships, direct implementation, operational partners) ensuring consistency and coherence of UNHCR’s monitoring activities and an age, gender and diversity perspective in monitoring.
– Support the collection of monitoring data, including data from partners, primary, secondary, qualitative, quantitative and disaggregated in close collaboration with evaluation, data and IM staff.
– Support the management of monitoring systems, including entry, aggregation, reporting and sharing of data based on agreed protocols and standards.
– Support the MFT in planning and conducting monitoring activities and support the planning of monitoring visits, the documentation of findings and the follow up to monitoring recommendations.
– Compile, review and analyse monitoring reports and data of partners and teams, ensuring quality assurance and compliance with established policies, guidelines, procedures and standards. Generate monitoring and progress reports on a regular basis.
– Assist teams and partners in selecting and designing indicators for multi-partner initiatives (including UNSDCF, HRP, RRP etc.) ensuring coherence and avoiding gaps and overlaps.
– Follow up on any changes in the operations and monitoring plan, verify baselines, targets and actuals contributing to the soundness of Operations Plan and enhancement of data quality.
– Support UNHCR and partner staff in applying UNHCR’s results-based management monitoring standards and procedures.
– Support processes to link monitoring to the operation’s evaluation and risk management plan.
– Use UNHCR’s corporate tools (e.g. Focus Client, Global Focus Insight and FOCUS Reader) and existing guidance for core activities related to monitoring.
– Contribute actively to innovative solutions for monitoring and to UNHCR’s global community of practice on monitoring.
– Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience – Years of Experience / Degree Level
– 4 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Field(s) of Education
– Not applicable
Certificates and/or Licenses
– Not specified
Relevant Job Experience
Essential:
Demonstrated experience in programme monitoring and related processes. Knowledge and practical experience of Results Based-Management. Experience in programme management training and capacity building activities. Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, data management, etc.).
Desirable:
Completion of UNHCR Learning Programmes or specific training relevant to function of the position including Programme Management Level 1, E-tutoring of PM1, Framework for Implementing with Partners Learning Programme.
Functional Skills
MS-Monitoring & Evaluation;
*IT-Computer Literacy;
DM-Data Management;
PG-Planning;
PG-UNHCR’s Programmes;
PG-Programme Management;
PG-Results-Based Management;
PG-Assessments and Surveys;
IT-Microsoft Excel
Language Requirements
– Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.
As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. No late applications will be accepted.
UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).
REMUNERATION
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. The monthly net salary is between TRY 13,408 and 16,829 depending on relevant experience, dependency status and language proficiency. For more information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the Office of HR Management of United Nations.
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See below for this postion’s Operational Context
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I. Nature of the Position
The Cash Based Intervention (CBI) Unit deals with UNHCR Turkey’s cash for protection assistance and incentive payments for livelihoods and education. The unit works with various other units, including Data Management, Supply and Procurement, Programme, Finance, Protection, Education and Livelihoods. In addition, it liaises externally with UN agencies, INGOs/NGOs, ministries, and institutions at the national and local level and engages with persons of concern. Because of this extended coordination and collaboration network, the work is demanding, requiring flexibility and adaptability, orientation to the client to the results, achieving high-quality standards, and accuracy of the services provided to persons of concern.
The incumbent will support implementing the Cash-Based Interventions, supporting desigining and processing of the Office’s cash assistance. The office is strengthening Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) function and the CBI unit also conducts regularly post-distribution monitoring. The incumbent of the position will work as a focal point for M&E in the unit.
The incumbent should have solid experience in implementing cash-based interventions and a good understanding of humanitarian cash assistance. S/he must exhibit maturity in communication with internal and external stakeholders. S/he should have experience in data analysis, needs assessments, including household economy survey, and monitoring and evaluation of projects activities. Some knowledge of displacement and protection would be an asset.
As the office covers various field locations, the incumbent may undertake regular missions.
II. Interaction with Persons of Concern or External Stakeholders
The incumbent will interact with persons of concern through focus group discussions and other monitoring activities in coordination and discussion with the focal points in Ankara and Field offices.
III. Reporting and Managerial Expectations
The incumbent will be reporting to the Associate CBI Officer.
IV. Additional Languages, Skills and Qualifications
– Knowledge and experience of assessments, CBI project implementation, monitoring and evaluation.
– Knowledge and experience of beneficiary selection and targeting for CBI.
– Knowledge of Arabic and Farsi an asset.
– Experience in graphic and report design is an asset.
– Sound experience with relevant software such as SPSS, Microsoft Access, R, Oracle, SQL would be an asset.
– Experience in data collection tools and analysis.
– Knowledge of the UN system and the humanitarian community. The closing date of the job opening is 8 September 2021.
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