Associate Field Officer
Support refugee assistance programs and monitor protection needs.
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Overview
Support refugee assistance programs and monitor protection needs.
You have:
- 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree
- Field experience.
- Knowledge of refugee law.
- Good knowledge of UNHCR's programmes.
- Bachelor in Law, Political Science or other relevant field.
- English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
- Participation in the UNHCR Operations Management Learning Programme.
Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
DFamily Type (not applicable for home-based)
Non Family with Residential LocationStaff Member / Affiliate Type
UNOPS IICA1Target Start Date
2025-07-21Deadline for Applications
July 14, 2025Terms of Reference
standard jd appliesStandard Job Description
Associate Field Officer
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Associate Field Officer is normally supervised by the Senior Field Coordinator or Field Officer or Head of Sub-Office/Field Office depending on the structure of the Office. S/he may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the country/regional programme(s). UNHCR Manual, programme and protection objectives, Operations Plans, UN and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules and regulations will guide the work of the incumbent. The incumbent may supervise some support staff. S/he has daily contacts with staff in the various field offices and with the functional units at the Country/Regional Office. S/he also has close liaison with a range of local civilian and military authorities and counterparts in NGOs and UN agencies to discuss matters of common interest.
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.
Duties - 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. - Submit recommendation for protection interventions to the designated officer. - Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern. - Approve expenditures within the DOAP.
- 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. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s). - Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level For P2/NOB - 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree
Field(s) of Education Law, Political Sciences or other relevant field.
Certificates and/or Licenses UNHCR Operations Management Learning Programme. (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Relevant Job Experience Essential Field experience.
Desirable Knowledge of refugee law. Good knowledge of UNHCR's programmes.
Functional Skills IT-Computer Literacy PG-UNHCR's Programmes (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.
As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.
This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Required Languages
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Desired Languages
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Additional Qualifications
Skills
IT-Computer Literacy, PG-UNHCR's ProgrammesEducation
Bachelor of Arts: Law, Bachelor of Arts: Political ScienceCertifications
Programme Management (PM) 1 - UNHCRWork Experience
Other information
This position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote
No
Potential interview questions
| How do you identify vulnerable groups among refugees? | This evaluates your ability to recognize and respond to the needs of different refugee groups. | Discuss specific methodologies or personal experiences. |
| Can you describe your experience in coordinating with local authorities? | This assesses your ability to work collaboratively with local governance. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps would you take to monitor the security situation in your area? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you handle conflict when negotiating with local authorities? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you implement to assess the needs of asylum-seekers? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you ensure compliance with UNHCR policies in your work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to influence a decision in your favor. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize tasks in a high-pressure environment? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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