4 Job Positions at UNHCR – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: (Deadline 18, 19 March 2022)
1. Resettlement Associate at UNHCR – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: (Deadline 18 March 2022)
| Eligible Applicants | |
| This position is advertised open to Group 1, Group 2, if applicable and external applicants. | |
| Procedures and Eligibility | |
| Interested applicants should consult the Administrative Instruction on Recruitment and Assignment of Locally Recruited Staff (RALS). | |
| Duties and Qualifications | |
| Duties – Interview, assess resettlement needs, and process persons identified for resettlement, following established procedures; undertake field missions as required. – Where applicable, review and assess special resettlement cases and prepares individual submissions for presentation to resettlement countries; keep offices informed on the status of special resettlement cases; liaise with offices on case processing and provide advice as required. – Comply with UNHCR¿s standard operating procedures on resettlement, ensuring timely action on cases. – Follow up on status of cases from submission to departure; ensure effective in-country communication on the status and follow-up on persons of concern (PoC) being considered for resettlement; ensure that records on individual cases are kept up-to-date. – Provide PoC and partners with up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCR¿s resettlement policies and procedures. – Assist in monitoring the quality of submissions, providing the concerned staff with basic guidance and advice. – Manage, maintain and update proGres or Consolidated Online Resettlement Tracking System (CORTS) database and provide technical support. – Coordinate travel and departure arrangements for refugees accepted for resettlement. – Organize logistical support for governments undertaking resettlement missions. – Maintain accurate resettlement statistics as well as up-to-date records on individual cases; assist in the preparation of reports. – Assist with preparing a strategy and budget for resettlement activities and monitoring expenditures. – Provide administrative support for resettlement-related training activities. – Systematically apply an Age, Gender and Diversity perspective in all aspects of the resettlement process; comply with UNHCR policy and guidelines on HIV/AIDS. – Assist in mitigating resettlement fraud through oversight (including in-country travel), advice and guidance). – Recommend cases that are eligible for resettlement consideration. – Provide counselling to PoC. – Perform other related duties as required.Minimum QualificationsEducation & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higherField(s) of Education Not applicableCertificates and/or Licenses International Law; International Relations;Desirable Good knowledge of UNHCR Resettlement policies and operational applications in different resettlement countries and situations. Completion of UNHCR specific learning/training activities (e.g., PLP and RSD/Resettlement Learning Programme, resettlement anti-fraud workshop). |
| Functional Skills CO-Cross-cultural communication PR-Refugee Resettlement programs PR-Resettlement Anti-Fraud Policy and Procedures | |
| Position Competencies | |
| Competencies as defined in Job Profile | |
| Language Requirements | |
| Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. ======================================================================================================== See below for this postion’s Operational Context ======================================================================================================== | |
| Operational Context | |
| Organizational Setting and Work Relationships A Resettlement Associate position is typically located at Multi-Country Office, Branch Office or Field Office. Under supervision, the incumbent’s primary role is to assist in providing, in close coordination with concerned sections within UNHCR as well as external parties such as resettlement countries, IOM and NGOs, a continuous support to resettlement operations by ensuring that resettlement polices are correctly implemented and operations are supported in establishing comprehensive protection and solutions strategies. The incumbent takes part in assessing cases for resettlement and conducting interviews as well as monitoring procedural compliance and quality of case submissions. The role of the Resettlement Associate may involve managerial responsibilities in supervising, coaching and training junior staff, and assisting in implementing organisational objectives and priorities.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 frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. | |
| Closing Date | |
| Closing date for submissions or applications is 18 March 2022 |
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2. Registration Assistant Under UNOPS LICA4 at UNHCR – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: (Deadline 19 March 2022)
| Eligible Applicants | |
| This position is advertised open to Group 1, Group 2, if applicable external applicants. | |
| Procedures and Eligibility | |
| Interested applicants should consult the Administrative Instruction on Recruitment and Assignment of Locally Recruited Staff (RALS). | |
| Duties and Qualifications | |
| R Duties – Conduct registration interviews in accordance with local SOPs and registration standards. – Respond to queries from asylum seekers and refugees regarding UNHCR’s registration procedures and their rights and entitlements. – Maintain accurate and up-to date records and data related to all individual registration cases. – Identify persons with specific needs and ensure timely referral to protection follow-up as required. – Collaborate with protection staff and/or partners in the delivery of assistance and programming, including provision of identity and entitlement documentation – Act as interpreter and translator when needed. – Refer cases to other units within the office and to implementing partners as necessary. – Perform other related duties as required.Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level G4 – 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher |
Field(s) of Education
Not applicable.
Certificates and/or Licenses
Social Sciences; Statistics; Mathematics;
Information Technology; HCR Protection Lrng Prog;
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Not specified.
Desirable
Experience in working with UNHCR proGres software.
Functional Skills
IT-Computer Literacy;
| Position Competencies | |
| Competencies as defined in Job Profile | |
| Language Requirements | |
| Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. ======================================================================================================== See below for this postion’s Operational Context ======================================================================================================== | |
| The Registration Assistant is a member of the registration team and is supervised by a more senior colleague who normally reports directly to the Registration Officer. The incumbent is responsible for supporting all activities related to registration, which may also include functions related to reception, filing and data management. S/he responds to queries from asylum seekers and refugees regarding UNHCR’s registration procedures and their rights and entitlements. The Registration Assistant liaises with protection staff and partners to ensure timely identification and referral of persons of concern for protection follow up and may provide interpretation and/or translation services in cases for which s/he has the required language competencies.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 frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. | |
| Closing Date | |
| Closing date for submissions or applications is 19 March 2022 |
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3. Registration Assistant Under UNOPS LICA4 at UNHCR – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: (Deadline 19 March 2022)
| Eligible Applicants | |
| This position is advertised open to Group 1, Group 2, if applicable external applicants. | |
| Procedures and Eligibility | |
| Interested applicants should consult the Administrative Instruction on Recruitment and Assignment of Locally Recruited Staff (RALS). | |
| Duties and Qualifications | |
| R Duties – Conduct registration interviews in accordance with local SOPs and registration standards. – Respond to queries from asylum seekers and refugees regarding UNHCR’s registration procedures and their rights and entitlements. – Maintain accurate and up-to date records and data related to all individual registration cases. – Identify persons with specific needs and ensure timely referral to protection follow-up as required. – Collaborate with protection staff and/or partners in the delivery of assistance and programming, including provision of identity and entitlement documentation – Act as interpreter and translator when needed. – Refer cases to other units within the office and to implementing partners as necessary. – Perform other related duties as required.Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level G4 – 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higherField(s) of Education Not applicable.Certificates and/or Licenses Social Sciences; Statistics; Mathematics; Information Technology; HCR Protection Lrng Prog;Relevant Job Experience Essential Not specified. |
| Desirable Experience in working with UNHCR proGres software.Functional Skills IT-Computer Literacy; | |
| Position Competencies | |
| Competencies as defined in Job Profile | |
| Language Requirements | |
| Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. ======================================================================================================== See below for this postion’s Operational Context ======================================================================================================== | |
| The Registration Assistant is a member of the registration team and is supervised by a more senior colleague who normally reports directly to the Registration Officer. The incumbent is responsible for supporting all activities related to registration, which may also include functions related to reception, filing and data management. S/he responds to queries from asylum seekers and refugees regarding UNHCR’s registration procedures and their rights and entitlements. The Registration Assistant liaises with protection staff and partners to ensure timely identification and referral of persons of concern for protection follow up and may provide interpretation and/or translation services in cases for which s/he has the required language competencies.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 frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. | |
| Closing Date | |
| Closing date for submissions or applications is 19 March 2022 |
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4. Resettlement Associate at UNHCR – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: (Deadline 18 March 2022)
| Eligible Applicants | |
| This position is advertised open to Group 1, Group 2, if applicable and external applicants. | |
| Procedures and Eligibility | |
| Interested applicants should consult the Administrative Instruction on Recruitment and Assignment of Locally Recruited Staff (RALS). | |
| Duties and Qualifications | |
| Duties – Interview, assess resettlement needs, and process persons identified for resettlement, following established procedures; undertake field missions as required. – Where applicable, review and assess special resettlement cases and prepares individual submissions for presentation to resettlement countries; keep offices informed on the status of special resettlement cases; liaise with offices on case processing and provide advice as required. – Comply with UNHCR¿s standard operating procedures on resettlement, ensuring timely action on cases. – Follow up on status of cases from submission to departure; ensure effective in-country communication on the status and follow-up on persons of concern (PoC) being considered for resettlement; ensure that records on individual cases are kept up-to-date. – Provide PoC and partners with up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCR¿s resettlement policies and procedures. – Assist in monitoring the quality of submissions, providing the concerned staff with basic guidance and advice. – Manage, maintain and update proGres or Consolidated Online Resettlement Tracking System (CORTS) database and provide technical support. – Coordinate travel and departure arrangements for refugees accepted for resettlement. – Organize logistical support for governments undertaking resettlement missions. – Maintain accurate resettlement statistics as well as up-to-date records on individual cases; assist in the preparation of reports. – Assist with preparing a strategy and budget for resettlement activities and monitoring expenditures. – Provide administrative support for resettlement-related training activities. – Systematically apply an Age, Gender and Diversity perspective in all aspects of the resettlement process; comply with UNHCR policy and guidelines on HIV/AIDS. – Assist in mitigating resettlement fraud through oversight (including in-country travel), advice and guidance). – Recommend cases that are eligible for resettlement consideration. – Provide counselling to PoC. – Perform other related duties as required.Minimum QualificationsEducation & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higherField(s) of Education Not applicableCertificates and/or Licenses International Law; International Relations; |
| Position Competencies |
| Competencies as defined in Job Profile |
| Language Requirements |
| Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. ======================================================================================================== See below for this postion’s Operational Context ======================================================================================================== |
| Operational Context |
| Organizational Setting and Work Relationships A Resettlement Associate position is typically located at Multi-Country Office, Branch Office or Field Office. Under supervision, the incumbent’s primary role is to assist in providing, in close coordination with concerned sections within UNHCR as well as external parties such as resettlement countries, IOM and NGOs, a continuous support to resettlement operations by ensuring that resettlement polices are correctly implemented and operations are supported in establishing comprehensive protection and solutions strategies. The incumbent takes part in assessing cases for resettlement and conducting interviews as well as monitoring procedural compliance and quality of case submissions. The role of the Resettlement Associate may involve managerial responsibilities in supervising, coaching and training junior staff, and assisting in implementing organisational objectives and priorities.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 frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. |
| Closing Date |
| Closing date for submissions or applications is 18 March 2022 |
CLICK HERE TO READ MORE AND APPLY
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