Assistant Programme CBI Officer (N)

E (most hardship)Non FamilyNon FamilyDanger Pay NOANational Professional Officer

Reason

Regular > Regular AssignmentNo2024-05-01January 31, 2024

Assistant Programme CBI Officer

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Assistant Programme CBI Officer is an active member of the bureau/field operation/division and is normally supervised by a professional member who manages and oversees the UNHCR cash assistance programmes. The incumbent supports to ensure that operations are compliant with the technical guidance and administrative instructions on CBI, and adequately monitored.
S/he normally receives guidance and direction from the Senior Programme CBI Officer or Programme CBI Officer or Programme Officer or other more senior staff. S/he may maintain close links with CBI staff in UNHCR HQ.
Internally the Assistant Programme CBI Officer will also liaise with UNCHR field offices and country offices. Externally s/he will liaise with Implementing and Operational Partners, National Governments, line ministries and UN agencies.

The incumbent is expected to work in line with the multi-functional team (MFT) approach as defined within the Program Manual, 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
- Support the strategic and coherent use of CBI's in the operations, assisting to ensure that CBI is maximised in assistance and service provision, strongly linking it to CRRF, MYMP and development, including linkages with Social Protection and Financial Inclusion.
- Support the review of and assist in coordinating the final clearance with DFAM of the CBI Standard operating procedures (SOPs) for the operations, with support from more senior staff.
- Support the development of cash assistance programmes and support the senior management to ensure that CBI is fully, effectively integrated into the country operations plan for protection and solutions and Annual Program Planning and COP.
- Assist in ensuring compliance to HALEP and that CBI is included in the preparedness and response planning and be a first responder to new emergencies/ and returns situations to ensure operations are using CBI as a modality, in collaboration with more senior staff.
- Support the effective and coordinated procurement and contracting of Financial Service Providers by procurement/supply and finance.
- Provide technical support on planning and assist in policy making on activities within the area of CBIs as an integral part of UNHCR programmes including assessments, planning and budgeting, technical choices, legal and regulatory aspects, implementation modalities and coordination.
- Support and collaborate with sectors to increase the use of CBI in education, shelter, livelihoods and where applicable in health and WASH programmes.
- Support the adequate inter-agency coordination mechanisms on CBIs and assist in building and maintaining strong relations with partners, regional entities and represent UNHCR in CBI coordination, with support from more senior staff.
- Support the establishment of a sound monitoring process for cash assistance, with proper collection, use and monitoring of baselines, standards and indicators needed to measure and analyse CBI's performance. Assist the supervisor in analysing trends and target interventions including CBI expenditure, upstream and downstream activities.
- Assist the supervisor in assessing the technical soundness of the operations and generate data for evidence-based decisions.
- Assist the supervisor in fulfilling CBI related reporting requirements.
- Support the use of UNHCR corporate tools and systems.

- Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
- Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P1/NOA - 1 year relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or no experience with Graduate degree; or no experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education
Economics;
Social or Political Science;
Business Administration;
Social Economics;
or other relevant field.

Certificates and/or Licenses
Not specified.

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Experience in cash based assistance programmes, humanitarian programming or other relevant work experience. Knowledge and technical skills in set up, design, implementation and monitoring of CBIs.

Desirable
Not specified.

Functional Skills
PG-UNHCR's Programmes
CB-Cash-based Programming/Managing/Planning
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements

For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: 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.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

1. Working experience in Cash assistance and monitoring of Cash Based Interventions (CBIs)
2. Working experience in UNHCR’s Programme Management
3. Working experience in coordinating with multiple stakeholders within an inter-agency humanitarian emergency context
4. Demonstrated experience in project management, particularly in planning, coordination, budgeting, reporting and evaluation

Shortlisted candidates will be required to sit for an elementary written test, and only the candidates who pass the test will be called for the oral interview. Scores of the written test will not be combined with the overall scoring.

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Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations

Nature of Position

Sub Office Homs is located in the central area of the Country and covering Homs, Hama and the southern part of Idleb governorates; implementing activities both directly and through Partners and is looking at enhancing collaboration with local NGOs and Government authorities.

The incumbent will work very closely with partners, including local and international NGOs, government entities/Operations Room, and other relevant stakeholders to actively support the implementation of UNHCR planned CBI/MPCA activities under the responsibility of Homs Sub Office.

The incumbent shall also explore collaboration opportunities with other UNHCR functional unites such as Shelter, protection, Field, Supply, Security, and administration, and will be actively engaged in the implementation of the Multi-Functional Team Approach as defined within the Programme Management Manual, ensuring the participation of relevant stakeholders in all phases.

The incumbent will need to conduct monitoring missions across the central area (Homs Area of responsibility), in coordination with technical units, and have direct contact with people, sometimes in extremely vulnerable conditions. The incumbent will need to be willing to travel, proactive, patience, and show utmost respect for the people UNHCR is working with. Noting that UNHCR has a zero-tolerance policy on sexual exploitation and abuse.

The incumbent is expected to provide back-up and support the Programme positions during absence and upon need and will have to establish good working relationships with their peers at the office to facilitate the collection/coordination of information and other Programme management related activities.

While the incumbent will be directly supervised by and reporting to the Programme Officer at Homs Sub Office as the primary line of reporting, due to the need to maintain harmonized approaches in programme design and implementation process, the incumbent will concurrently receive technical guidance from the Programme CBI Officer at Country Office Damascus as the secondary line of reporting. 

Living and Working Conditions

 

Additional Qualifications

Skills

CB-Cash-based Programming/Managing/Planning, PG-UNHCR's ProgrammesBachelor of Arts (BA): Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Economics, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Political Science, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Social Economics, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Social Science

Certifications

Competencies

Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making, Managing resource, Organizational awareness, Political awareness, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaboration

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Compendium

Additional Information

This position requires Functional Clearance