UNHCR Senior Programme Assistant ‎Jobs in Kenya

UNHCR Senior Programme Assistant ‎Jobs in Kenya

UNHCR supports to achieve on protection and solutions strategy to nearly 211,203 predominantly Somali refugees in three camps (Hagadera, Ifo and Dagahaley) in North East Kenya. The camps are approximately 80 kilometres from the border with Somalia. There are 13 Implementing Partners (IPs) and 14 Operational Partners (OP) providing humanitarian services in Dadaab refugee camps in 2019.



The Senior Programme Assistant (SPA) will be based in the Sub-Office, Dadaab. The SPA will report to the Assistant Programme Officer located in the UNHCR Sub-Office, Dadaab. The Senior Programme Assistant would normally receive guidance from more senior programme staff in the operation. The incumbent may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the country/region programme(s). UNHCR Manual, Operations Plans, UN and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules and regulations will guide the work of the Senior Program Assistant.



S/he is expected to have contacts within the organization and outside the duty station, as well as with partners and other stakeholders to collect information, monitor programme activities and implement administrative requirements.

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 ProgramManagement Cycle.


Responsibilities