Organization: UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Country: Dominican Republic
Closing date: 03 Aug 2017
Associate Programme Officer
Location: Santo Domingo, Dominican Rep
Closing date: 3 August 2017
UNHCR encourages qualified women to apply.
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT:
The incumbent receives guidance from more senior programme staff in the operation, the Deputy Representative or the Representative. The incumbent may supervise some support staff. He/she may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the country programme(s). UNHCR Manual, programme objectives, Operations Plans, UN and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules and regulations will guide the work of the Associate Programme Officer. S/he is also expected to stay abreast of the challenges posed to the region by the political context, the UN and humanitarian reform and institutional developments.
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- University degree or equivalent in Business Administration, Law, Economics, Social Science or related field
- Minimum 4 years of previous job experience relevant to the function.
- Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language. (In offices where the working language is not English, excellent knowledge of Un working language of duty station and working knowledge of English.)
***For National Officer positions, very good knowledge of local language and local institutions is essential.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES:
- Completion of the UNHCR Learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position
- Good knowledge of UNHCR financial rules, procedures and processes
- Knowledge of another relevant UN language
- Knowledge of UNHCR specific programmes (MSRP, Focus, etc.)
- Computer skills (in MS office)
How to apply:
To apply for this position, please go to our careers page at www.unhcr.org/careers.html, click on international vacancies and type in job ID 14094.
Deadline: 3 August 2017 (midnight Geneva time)
All positions are available on the UNHCR Careers Page at www.unhcr.org/careers.html.
