Associate Field Officer

Volunteering

Overview

Ensure UNHCR policies and protect refugees in the area of responsibility.

You have:

• Bachelor degree or equivalent in Law, International Law, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field.
• Required 24 months of work experience with refugees and/or other people of concern in a protection capacity.
• Excellent knowledge of Office Package (Word), good knowledge of Excel and Power Point, and Internet browsing.
• Fluent in English is mandatory.

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Description of task

Under the direct supervision of Senior Protection Officer (CRRF), the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

· Ensure that UNHCR’s policies, standards and procedures are constantly and coherently applied in the Area of Responsibility (AoR).

· Ensure that the needs of persons of concern in the AoR are assessed and analysed in a participating manner and using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective to form a firm basis for planning.

· Ensure that protection incidents and gaps in assistance are immediately identified and addressed.

· Identify vulnerable groups or individuals who may need special attention or special ar-rangements and make recommendations on the needs of different groups of refugees.

· Assess protection and assistance needs of refugees and asylum-seekers in the region and monitor implementation of refugee assistance programmes.

· In co-ordination with implementing partners, handle the reception, registration and provi-sion of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.

· Provide inputs for project submissions and periodic narrative and financial reports for the annual programme.

· Develop and maintain relations with local authorities ensuring smooth negotiations in all aspects of UNHCR's mandate for the benefit of refugees.

· Monitor the security situation in the area and intervene as appropriate with the local au-thorities.

· Participation in needs assessment as a member of the Multi-Functional team

· In close coordination with programme and project control, monitor project implementation and provide feedback on the progress to the relevant units/sections

· Support the operation to explore long term solutions for Persons of Concerns by enhancing partnership with development agencies and other relevant stakeholders in line with GRF.

· Undertake other relevant duties as required.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

Law, International Law, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field.

Required experience:

24 Months

Experience remark:

Work experience with refugees and/or other people of concern in a protection capacity required

2-3 years

field experience, protection

Computer skills: Office Package (excellent knowledge of Word, good knowledge of Excel and Power Point) and Internet browsing.

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

Protection of refugees, asylum seekers and IDPs

Area of expertise details:

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Ethics and Values, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

Prerequisites

This assignment is funded by JICA, therefore only former Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JICA-JOCV) who could get recommendation by JICA-JOCV Secretariat are eligible to apply. Please check your application eligibility here:https://www.jica.go.jp/volunteer/obog/career_support/unv/index.html

This is a UN Volunteer assignment and eligible candidates must be 25 years of age or older.

Selection process

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment, via competency-based interviews held via skype or telephone.

How to apply

Please apply via the link below. You can then either log in if you already have an account or register via ‘Candidate Signup’.

You may apply to a maximum of three assignments per advertisement and indicate your order of preference in the ‘Additional Remarks’ section of your profile.

Application deadline: 20 September 2020

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