UNHCR Project Control Associate ‎ Jobs in Kenya

UNHCR Project Control Associate ‎ Jobs in Kenya

UNHCR Sub Office Dadaab 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 kilometers from the border with Somalia. There are 13 Implementing Partners and 14 Operational Partners providing humanitarian services in Dadaab refugee camps in 2019.



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: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.

It is essential to maintain 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. They work independently on regular assignments under the supervision of the Project Control Officer or to the same management level as 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 aresult, 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).


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