Project Control Associate

May 28 2026

Grade

GS6

General Service

Reason

Temporary > Temporary Assignment/ Appointment

D

Non Family with Residential Location

Danger Pay

Budapest Hungary

Standard Job Description

Project Control Associate

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
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 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).

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter UN Staff Regulations and Rules UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability addition staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core functional cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCRs core values of professionalism integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties
- Contribute to reviewing the internal control systems of implementing partners.
- Contribute to reviewing that IP agreements are in conformity with Country Operation Plans and UNHCRs rules policies and procedures.
- Monitor that a complete record is maintained for all projects.
- Contribute to reviewing analysing 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 instalment or a disbursement confirming the status of instalments 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.
- 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.

- Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
- Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education
Not applicable.

Certificates and/or Licenses
Accounting;
Auditing;
Business Administration;
Finance;
Project Management;
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Not specified.
Desirable
Not specified.

Functional Skills
FI-Financial Accrual Accounting under internationally accepted standards (IFRSIPSASetc)
FI-Financial auditing
MG-Project Management
PM-Project Assurance
RM-Risk Management
IT-ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Functional Knowledge
IT-Microsoft Office Productivity Software
IT-Computer Literacy
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse harassment including sexual harassment sexism gender inequality discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening shortlisting and selection of candidates.

Desired Candidate Profile:

We are seeking a highly analytical and detail-oriented professional with a strong background in finance accounting project control or operational monitoring to support complex humanitarian interventions in Ukraine. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of relevant professional experience in financial analysis compliance project monitoring audit or partnership oversight preferably within humanitarian or emergency operations involving UN agencies NGOs or international organizations.

The successful candidate demonstrates strong expertise in financial verification risk management data analysis and project implementation monitoring with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables complex formulas dashboards and financial tracking tools). Experience in project cycle management partner compliance review operational oversight and analytical reporting is highly valued.

The role requires excellent organizational coordination and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities under pressure and work collaboratively with programme finance supply and partner organizations. Familiarity with ERP systems Power BI verification processes and humanitarian operational contexts is considered an asset.

The candidate should demonstrate high standards of accountability integrity professionalism teamwork and results orientation with willingness to undertake occasional field travel within Ukraine as operationally required.

Fluency in English and Ukrainian is required.

The selection process may include a written test and candidates may be required to undergo a written assessment.

This position doesnt require a functional clearance

English

Ukrainian

Skills

FI-Financial Accrual Accounting under internationally accepted standards (IFRSIPSASetc) FI-Financial auditing IT-Computer Literacy IT-ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) Functional Knowledge IT-Microsoft Office Productivity Software MG-Project Management PM-Project Assurance RM-Risk Management

Education

Certifications

Accounting - Other Auditing - Other Business Administration - Other Finance - Other Project Management - Other

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