Assistant Programme Officer

Supports UNHCR programme planning, implementation, reporting and monitoring in the Dominican Republic operation, coordinating with MCO Panama colleagues, partners and counterparts on protection and solutions activities.

Department: National Office in the Dominican Republic

• Support participatory needs assessment and analysis using an age, gender and diversity perspective
• Support development of multi-year protection and solutions strategies and annual plans
• Assist planning in compliance with UNHCR programme parameters and instructions
• Review plans and reports to support quality assurance and compliance with policies and standards
• Support partnership management, agreements, project performance monitoring and audits
• Contribute to consistent monitoring approaches, tools and systems within the area of responsibility
• Identify implementation gaps and recommend solutions with relevant sections
• Support follow-up on audit observations and programme-related recommendations

• One year of relevant experience with an undergraduate degree, or no experience with a graduate or doctorate degree
• Degree in economics, business administration, social sciences or another relevant field
• Fluency in English and Spanish
• Dominican Republic nationality, or existing residence in the Dominican Republic with valid work and residency permits

• Fixed-term contract for an initial period of 1 year
• Hardship level A and family duty station
• Candidates may be required to sit a written test
• Competitive UN compensation and benefits package offered