UNHCR

ProjectControlAssociate

Budapest, Hungary FULL TIME
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The Brief

“Project Control Associate at UNHCR. Skills: process management, cross-functional coordination, vendor/stakeholder management, operational metrics, resource planning, continuous improvement. reviewing the internal control systems of implementing partners. reviewing that IP agreements are in conformity with Country Operation Plans and UNHCR's rules, policies and procedures”

Industry & Context.

Problems you'll solve

problem-solving skills

Eligibility Requirements

occasional field travel within Ukraine

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

3 years relevant experience with High School or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher, Auditing, Business Finance, Project, FI-Financial Accrual Accounting under internationally accepted standards (IFRS, IPSAS, etc), FI-Financial auditing, MG-Project Management, PM-Project Assurance, RM-Risk Management, IT-ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), IT-Microsoft Office Productivity Software, IT-Computer Literacy, Knowledge of English, Knowledge of UN working language of the duty station if not English

Nice to Have

Financial analysis, compliance, project monitoring, audit, partnership oversight, humanitarian or emergency operations involving UN agencies, NGOs, or international organizations, financial verification, risk management, data analysis, project implementation monitoring, advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, complex formulas, dashboards, and financial tracking tools), project cycle management, partner compliance review, operational oversight, analytical reporting, ERP systems, Power BI, verification processes, humanitarian operational contexts, willingness to undertake occasional field travel within Ukraine

What You'll Do.

reviewing the internal control systems of implementing partners

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

analysing and verifying Financial and Performance Implementing Partner Reports (Part I-IPFR and Part II-IPR)

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

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

issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s)

Perform other related duties as required

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

coordination with the programme unit; working collaboratively with programme, finance, supply, and partner organizations

Process & Methodology

Project Management, Project Assurance, project cycle management

Full Job Description

**Deadline for Applications** May 28, 2026 **Grade** GS6 **Staff Member / Affiliate Type** General Service **Reason** Temporary > Temporary Assignment/ Appointment **Hardship Level** D **Family Type** Non Family with Residential Location Danger Pay **Residential location (if applicable)** Budapest, Hungary **Target Start Date** 2026-07-01 **Target End Date** 2026-12-31 **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 thei

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