Ongoing Recruitment at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world.

We are recruiting to fill the following positions below:

1.) HR Associate

Job ID: JR2319226
Job Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time
Grade: GS6
Hardship Level: C
Staff Member / Affiliate Type: General Service
Reason: Temporary > Temporary Assignment/ Appointment
Remote work accepted: No
Target Start Date: 2023-06-01
Target End Date: 2023-12-31

Job Description
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships:

• The Human Resources Associate supports the UNHCR's People Strategy and contributes to the implementation of the 2018 independent Human Resources review, which resulted in the establishment of HR strategic priorities and the reconfiguration and transformation of the Division of Human Resources (DHR) from a largely transactional model into a strategic business partner for field operations and senior management.
• Having the right people in the right place at the right time is at the core of enabling UNHCR to protect and respond to persons of concern. By attracting, retaining and developing a talented, diverse and agile workforce while nurturing a culture of excellence, respect and wellbeing for all, UNHCR¿s Human Resources acts as a strategic partner to the organization, enabling a people-centric culture.
• The Human Resources Associate is usually supervised by the Associate HR Officer, HR Officer or another HR or admin staff. This position can be located in a Country Operation, Multi-Country Office, Regional Bureau or Headquarters.
• The Human Resources Associate may supervise General Service staff. The supervisor provides the incumbent with regular guidance.
• The incumbent works quite independently on regular assignments with an oversight from the supervisor, assisting him/her in personnel administration and other HR related matters.
• The Human Resources Associate provides support and assistance in the areas of operational support, workforce planning, assignments and talent acquisition, organizational cultural changes, HR policy implementation and duty of care in the area of responsibility (AOR). The incumbent maintains employee confidence and protects the organization and its workforce by keeping human resources information confidential.
• The incumbent may maintain a direct working relationship with a number of units within the Division of Human Resources (DHR).
• 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
Human Resources Operational Support:

• Implement HR operational activities to ensure timely provision of HR solutions, prioritizing according to the needs and risks. This may include.
• Administration of recruitment, assignment and separation of local staff in the AOR, in accordance with UN/UNHCR rules and procedures. 
• Contribution to workforce planning activities.
• Provision of a HR customer service-oriented culture that values proactivity, continuous improvement, innovation and high performance.
• Update of personnel records in the Office, including MSRP entries into HR module where required. 
• Assisting with recruitment and other procedures related to affiliate workforce, including MSRP entriesinto MSRP where required
• Enforce compliance with UNHCR¿s Human Resources policies and procedures and the UN staff rules, regulations and UNHCR administrative instructions.

Assignments and Talent Acquisition:

• Participate in the recruitment of local staff including the issuance of vacancy notices and arranging for required tests and interviews, and preparation of submissions for the review by the Assignments Committee (AC).
• Track and report on recruitment and assignments activities.
• Advise staff members and affiliate workforce on their rights, obligations, benefits and entitlements.
• Be proactive in identifying issues, themes and patterns affecting the workforce¿s health and welfare, including sexual harassment and abuse of authority.
• Assist in organizing outreach campaigns to attract diverse applicants. 
• Advice to staff and contribution to an inclusive work environment.
• Build dialog and outreach with the workforce; answer questions, and provide information to staff as to where to go for help or ask questions.
• Assist in the provision of on-boarding, induction, re-integration into the workplace and off-boarding to colleagues. 
• Assistance in implementation of HR initiatives that support organizational culture change such as good people management practices, and promoting gender, inclusion and diversity.

Duty of Care:

• Assist in the security and medical evacuations of UNHCR personnel. Maintain daily tracking record of staff and families to provide accurate information in case of emergency.
• Administer UNHCR medical insurance plan for locally recruited staff.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience:
Years of Experience / Degree Level:

• For G6 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education:

• Certificates and/or Licenses 
• Business Administration, Office Management, Human Resources Management or related field.

Relevant Job Experience:
Essential:

• Experience working in Human Resources. Knowledge of general HR policies, processes and systems.

Desirable:

• Experience in HR information technology systems and tools. Experience working with the United Nations. Experience working in a multi-cultural setting.

Functional Skills:

• UN-UN/UNHCR Administrative Rules, Regulations and Procedures
• HR-Local mass recruitment
• HR-Talent Development and Nurturing
• HR-Employee Relationship Management
• IT-Computer Literacy
• SO-Learning Agility

Desired Candidate Profile:

• Good knowledge of human resources management and personnel administration.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft packages.
• Good knowledge of HR software e.g. workday.
• Experience with United Nations and other international agencies will be an asset.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Good judgement and decision-making skills.
• Candidates may be required to sit for a written test and oral interviews.

Functional Clearance:

• This position doesn't require a functional clearance

Application Closing Date: 13th June, 2023.

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2.) Project Control Associate

Job ID: JR2319489
Job Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time
Grade: GS6
Hardship Level: C
Staff Member / Affiliate Type: General Service
Reason: Regular > Regular Assignment
Remote work accepted: No
Target Start Date: 2023-06-01

Standard Job Description
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships:

• The primary functions of project control are to complement programme management and provide support for oversight of projects including the formulation of a monitoring plan, quality assurance, and verification.
• Other activities of project control include a review of project agreements, project audit, monitoring that there is synchrony between financial and operational performance, participation in multi-functional monitoring activities and reviews, tracking project risk management, and supporting project closure.
• They work independently on regular assignments under the supervision of the Project Control Officer or to the same management level as a programme.
• The incumbent may supervise other general service staff.
• Project Control staff play a very important role in maintaining harmonious and effective partnerships and often interact with implementing partners. As a result, incumbents need to be very mindful of all dimensions of partnerships in their interaction with partners (in accordance with the Principles of Partnership, the Code of Conduct and other relevant documents).
• It is essential to maintain the segregation of duties between project control and programme functions for effective accountability and oversight. Where there is no Project Control Officer, General Service staff performing project control functions should report directly to the Head of Office.
• The Project Control Associate receives general guidance and work plans from the supervisor.
• 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

• Contribute to reviewing the internal control systems of implementing partners.
• Contribute to reviewing that IP agreements are in conformity with Country Operation Plans and UNHCR¿s rules, policies and procedures.
• Monitor that a complete record is maintained for all projects.
• Contribute to reviewing, analysing and verifying Financial and Performance Implementing Partner Reports (Part I-IPFR and Part II-IPR), and to checking accuracy and consistency between IPFR and IPR, in accordance with project agreements. 
• Ensure that the funds obligated under an IP agreement permit the payment of the next instalment or a disbursement, confirming the status of instalments already paid.
• Maintain professional relationships with implementing partners.
• Keep up to date with all UNHCR rules, regulations and procedures necessary to perform these duties.
• Escalate IP issues to supervisors.
• Recommend acceptance or non-acceptance of IPRs and payment of instalments.
• Contact implementing partners for project-related matters.
• Support timely project closure in coordination with the programme unit.
• Bring to the attention of supervisors and programme officers any significant variances at the office level in: budget execution, percentage of project execution, time schedule, and quality of projects against specifications or terms and conditions.
• Have unlimited access to financial and operational records relating to projects.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience:

Years of Experience / Degree Level:

• For G6 3 years of relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years of relevant work experience with Bachelor's or equivalent or higher

Application Closing Date: 6th June, 2023.

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3.) Senior Finance Associate

Job ID: JR2319713
Job Location:  Ogoja, Cross River
Employment Type: Full Time
Grade: GS7
Hardship Level: D
Remote work accepted: No
Target Start Date: 2023-08-01

Standard Job Description
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships:

• The Senior Finance Associate is normally supervised by the (Senior) Finance Officer who defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance. The incumbent also refers to UNHCR Manuals and relevant policy papers on financial issues. The incumbent works quite independently on regular assignments with an oversight from the supervisor.
• The incumbent assists with the processing of financial transactions. S/he keeps frequent contact with staff at various levels in the office and with bank officials to exchange information. The incumbent normally supervises some support staff.
• 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

• Oversees the processing of financial transactions and reconciliations in line with relevant policies and procedures.
• Provide financial reports as per financial guidelines and when required.
• Maintain ledgers and accounting records for classification and recording of financial transactions and for the reconciliation of accounts and preparation of recurring or special reports.
• Maintain liaison with officials of local banks and financial institutions to obtain day-to-day information on exchange and interest rates, changes in procedures and regulations, and matters pertaining to maintenance of office bank accounts.
• Assist colleagues in all aspects of accounts maintenance and budget control by providing reports on financial status, procedures, exchange rates, costs and expenditures and potential funding problems.
• Ensure timely and accurate calculation and payment of salaries, allowances, travel claims and other payments to staff members, experts and consultants, vendors and other claimants.
• Contribute to the preparation and processing of monthly accounts.
• Prepare financial data for budget estimates and financial planning.
• Ensure reconciliation of cash books with bank statements.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Years of Experience / Degree Level
• For G7 4 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Certificates and/or Licenses:

• Finance;  Business Administration;  Accounting;

Desirable:

• Knowledge and work experience of MSRP Finance applications. Good knowledge of UN/UNHCR Financial rules and procedures. Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to the functions of the position.

Functional Skills:

• *IT-Computer Literacy
• *IT-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)

(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.

Desired Candidate Profile:
The candidate most poses the following skills:

• Financial and banking knowledge
• At least 3 years of experience with NGO or INGO.
• Working experience with UN on finance related functions.
• Candidate with Charted accounting certification

Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):

• English.

Application Closing Date: 13th June, 2023.

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Note

• An eliminatory or complementary written test for shortlisted candidates may be conducted which will be followed by competency-based interview.
• Female candidates are encouraged to apply.