The Programme Officer assists in the planning, programming, implementation and
monitoring of assistance projects to persons of concern. The incumbent undertakes field visits
to evaluate and improve the assistance projects. The Programme Officer also provides input
for the country operations plan (including budgets, staffing levels and structures) as well as
prepares inputs for funding submissions, appeals and reports.
monitoring of assistance projects to persons of concern. The incumbent undertakes field visits
to evaluate and improve the assistance projects. The Programme Officer also provides input
for the country operations plan (including budgets, staffing levels and structures) as well as
prepares inputs for funding submissions, appeals and reports.
Applicants will need to fulfill the following minimum requirements:
- Advanced university degree, at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution;
- At least 4 years of relevant work experience in the respective functional area of specialization or expertise according to the vacancy announcement;
- Excellent knowledge of English and at least one other UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish). Additional languages are an asset;
- Ability to work in a multicultural team;
- Willingness to serve in conflict zones, deep field locations;
- Willingness to rotate every few years.
Selected candidates will join the programme at levels P2, P3, P4, or P5, depending on their experience and academic achievement, on a cohort program, and will be assigned to their posts after having completed a comprehensive induction and orientation program in early 2015.
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