UNHCR Representative D1 Jobs in Nigeria

UNHCR Representative D1 Jobs in Nigeria

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

As the High Commissioners senior representative in the country, the Representative provides managerial leadership and oversight to ensure UNHCR's effective performance in the country of her/his assignment. The incumbent usually manages a budget of USD 6 million and above.

Reporting to the Director of the Bureau, the Representative is responsible and accountable for translating organizational and Bureau-wide objectives and policies into effective programmes. Through a continuous process of situational analysis, the Representative works with his/her team to identify strategic objectives and develop coherent, consistent and effective responses to the challenges faced.

He/she is responsible for ensuring the adequate provision of technical support and guidance to the office to enable them to fulfil their accountabilities, including those outlined in the Terms of Reference of UNHCR offices as well as the Age, Gender and Diversity Accountability Framework.

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

Strategic Direction

Stay abreast of the challenges posed by the local political context.

Manage a consultative process within the country operations and with external partners.

Develop and implement a comprehensive communications strategy that generates political and financial support for UNHCR¿s operations. Mobilize financial support for UNHCR corporate priorities as well for country specific projects.

Operations

Implement a results-oriented approach, engaging a robust Multi-Functional Team, for assessing, designing, delivering and monitoring the country operation.

Ensure that the protection strategy is fully integrated into the country operations plan and that necessary resources are allocated to it.

Ensure the country operation¿s adherence to UNHCR¿s policy on Age, Gender and Diversity Mainstreaming (AGDM).

Ensure the country operation plans are consistent with the regional and global strategic priorities; manage a participatory process, with stakeholders, to apply UNHCR¿s standards and indicators in assessing and measuring the performance of the country operations.

Promote accession to the Convention and Protocol and ensure the application of protection standards in the treatment of persons of concern especially women and children.

Ensure persons of concern, especially women and children, have access to relevant information; ensure that cases of sexual violence and abuse against girls and boys are reported and dealt with expeditiously.

Ensure the engagement of UNHCR in the UNCT, UN common programming, planning and funding activities and to actively contribute in the establishment of the CCA/UNDAF and the consequent joint implementation activities.

Participate in the Cluster approach, ensure UNHCR¿s Cluster Lead role and implement other IASC and inter-agency/UN policies.

Ensure that risks to the operation¿s objectives are regularly assessed, priority risks are identified and risk treatments for the priority risks form an integral part of the operations plans.

Resource Management

Ensure that staff and financial resources are commensurate with operational objectives.

Ensure effective and efficient management of resources within the rules and procedures of UNHCR.

Establish and manage local administrative mechanisms such as a Local Contracts (or Purchasing) Committee, Local Asset Management Board and APPC.

Ensure local compliance with UNHCR¿s human resources (HR) policies including on gender, disabilities, diversity, ethics and HIV/AIDS.

Manage a process of recruitment, assignment and reassignment of local staff for the country operation, in accordance UN/UNHCR rules and procedures.

Where necessary, identify the most appropriate affiliate workforce and optimize its use.

In coordination with the Global Learning Centre, ensure that the learning needs of UNHCR¿s workforce in the country are identified, assessed and

addressed.

Exercise effective managerial oversight, direction, guidance and support and conduct regular performance appraisals and coaching.

Security

In close collaboration with the Designated Official (DO), UNDSS and UN country team/Security Management Team (SMT), gather and analyse information on the local security situation and play an active role in the inter-agency security and contingency planning processes.

Ensure that appropriate security measures are in place to protect staff, and that the country operation complies with UN MOSS/MORSS staff security rules, guidelines and procedures.

Represent UNHCR in the UNCT/Humanitarian Country Team and other inter-agency fora.

Decide on the country strategy and priorities, country operations plans, and approve the country operations protection strategy.

Enforce local compliance with UNHCR¿s global protection, programme, finance and human resources and security policies and standards.

Negotiate and sign local agreements with implementing and operational partners.

Authorize payments as per the organization¿s Delegation of Authority Plan (DOAP) and in accordance with UN/UNHCR rules and procedures.

Modify operational projects and reallocate funds, within the approved budgets and in respect of donor earmarking.

Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience

For D1 - 17 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 16 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 15 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education

Business Administration; International Relations; Law;

Political Science; Social Science;

Certificates and/or Licenses

HCR Learning Prog; HCR Managing Operatns Lrng Prg; HCR Protection Learning Prg;

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

Extensive knowledge of UNHCR operations and services. Extensive knowledge of UNHCR operations and services.

A high level of skill in management of broad programmes, political decision making and negotiating, as well as demonstrated tolerance to frequently changing and highly charged situations.

Ability to lead strategic planning, change processes, results-based management and reporting.

Ability to lead formulation, oversight of implementation, monitoring and evaluation of operations.

Ability to manage for results: translates strategic aims into achievable plans, with established priorities, monitors them, making periodic adjustments as required.

Ability to effectively represent UNHCR at the senior level in internal and external meetings and to build strong relationships with clients.

Desirable

Knowledge of geo-political realities and their socio-cultural implications.

Functional Skills

MG-Client Relationship Management

MG-Change Management

PG-Programme Management (project formulation, programme cycles and reporting standards)

PG-Results-Based Management

UN-UN/UNHCR Inter-agency Policies, Standards, Programmes, and Partnerships

UN-UN/UNHCR Mandate and Global Strategic Priorities

MG-Field Operations Management

MG-Political Decision Making

MG-Country/Regional Office Representation

UN-Analysis of geo-political realities and their socio-cultural implications

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.


How to Apply

For more information and job application details, see; UNHCR Representative D1 Jobs in Nigeria

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