SeniorProjectControlAssociate

**Deadline for Applications** June 15, 2026 **Hardship Level** A (least hardship) **Family Type** Family **Residential location (if applicable)** **Grade** GS7 **Staff Member / Affiliate Type** General Service **Reason** Regular > Regular Assignment **Target Start Date** 2026-06-01 **Standard Job Description** Senior 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 Senior 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 normally supervises 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 the