Associate Field Officer
Ensure UNHCR policies and procedures are applied in the Area of Responsibility.
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Overview
Ensure UNHCR policies and procedures are applied in the Area of Responsibility.
You have:
- Minimum age: 25 years old.
- Bachelor degree or equivalent in Law, International Law, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field.
- Minimum of 2 years of work experience with refugees and/or other people of concern in a protection capacity required.
- Excellent knowledge of Word, good knowledge of Excel and Power Point, and Internet browsing skills.
- Fluency in English is mandatory.
- Working knowledge of French is optional.
- Working knowledge of Portuguese is optional.
- Competencies: Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams.
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.
Eligibility criteria
Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.
Description of task
- 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 arrangements 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 provision 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 authorities.
- 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
- 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:
Minimum of 2 years of work experience with refugees and/or other people of concern in a protection capacity required.
Computer skills: Office Package (excellent knowledge of Word, good knowledge of Excel and Power Point) and Internet browsing.
Language skills:
- English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
- French(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge
- Portuguese(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge
Area of expertise:
Protection of refugees, asylum seekers and IDPs
Area of expertise details:
Field experience. Experience in community services. Coordination/management role.
English is essential. Portuguese and/or French desirable.
Driving license:
No
Competencies values:
Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams
Application procedure:
* Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply.
* Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call for to which you would like to apply.
Application deadline: 18 May 2021
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you assessed the needs of refugees or vulnerable groups? | This question assesses your experience in needs assessments and engaging with vulnerable populations. | Share a specific situation where you gathered information on needs and how you acted on it. |
| Describe how you would handle a protection incident reported to you. | Interviewers want to understand your approach to crisis management and problem-solving. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you maintain relationships with local authorities while addressing refugee needs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you employ to monitor the implementation of refugee assistance programs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've applied the AGD approach in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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