Field Assistant

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

Volontaire ONU national

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Associate Programme Officer or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer will:

• Assist in monitoring the implementation of UNHCR programme including the delivery of all assistance items and monitoring of infrastructure. • Assist in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them during field missions. • Act as interpreter in the exchange of routine information, contribute to related liaison activities and respond directly to routine queries. • Collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor accordingly. - Keep regular contacts with local authorities and implementing partners as requested by supervisor. • In coordination with implementing partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR. - Follow up, on a regular basis, the overall situation of persons of concern in camps and other areas where they have been accommodated and report accordingly. • Liaise with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern. • Direct incidents and problems to the supervisor when they cannot be resolved at their level. • Perform other related duties as required.

• Introductory briefings about the organisation and office-related context including security, emergency procedures, good cultural practice, and orientation to the local environment ; • Support with arrival administration and official processes as required ; • Structured guidance, mentoring and coaching by a supervisor including a clear workplan and performance appraisal ; • Access to office space, equipment, IT support and any other systems and tools required to complete the objectives of the assignment including a host entity email address ; • Access to shared host entity corporate knowledge, training and learning ; • Ensure that UN Volunteers are provided all necessary security measures as per the United Nations Security Management System (UNSMS) ; • Leave management; • DSA for official travel, when applicable; • All changes in the Description of Assignment occurring between recruitment and arrival or during the assignment need to be formalized with the United Nations Volunteer Programme; • Investigate misconduct: sharing reports with the UNV; • Provide emergency assistance, e.g. the death of volunteer or medical evacuation, in collaboration with UNV. Accept letters of guarantees or potential liabilities for covering medical costs not claimable under medical insurance in extraordinary situations (e.g. isolation facilities` services during pandemics).

• High school diploma plus certificate in Business Administration Law Political Science

• Have at least 2 years relevant professional experience in the field of Bassikounou context

• Excellent computer skills, in particular in MS Office applications. Excellent communication skills.

• Working experience with MSRP is an asset

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.