Project Control Associate – G6 – Hrf027 – Pn. 10020736 - Mount Lebanon

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 a result, 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). Accountability (key results that will be achieved) - Quality assurance of project agreements is provided in accordance with applicable UNHCR rules and regulations. - Resources transferred to implementing partners are utilized for the intended purposes and in accordance with project agreements. - Performance delivery and financial expenditure reported by implementing partners are accurate and consistent. - Supervisors are promptly informed of risks and major variances in the execution of projects (budgets, finance, implementation or timeframe).   Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results) - Contribute to reviewing the internal control systems of implementing partners. - Contribute to reviewing that IP agreements are in conformity with Country Operation Plans and UNHCR’s rules, policies and procedures. - Monitor that a complete record is maintained for all projects. - Contribute to reviewing, analyzing and verifying Financial and Performance Implementing Partner Reports (Part I-IPFR and Part II-IPR), and to checking accuracy and consistency between IPFR and IPR, in accordance with project agreements. - Ensure that the funds obligated under an IP agreement permit the payment of the next installment or a disbursement, confirming the status of installments already paid. -  Support timely project closure in coordination with the programme unit. - Bring to the attention of supervisors and programme officers any significant variances at the office level in: budget execution, percentage of project execution, time schedule, and quality of projects against specifications or terms and conditions. - Maintain professional relationships with implementing partners. - Keep up-to-date with all UNHCR rules, regulations and procedures necessary to perform these duties. -  Perform other duties as required.     Authority(decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results) - Escalate IP issues to supervisors. - Recommend acceptance or non-acceptance of IPRs and payment of installments. - Contact implementing partners for project related matters. - Have unlimited access to financial and operational records relating to projects.