MIRPS Liaison Assistant

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

A (least hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type

UNOPS LICA4Target Start Date

2024-02-01Job Posting End Date

February 1, 2024Terms of Reference

Candidates must comply with all eligibility requirements for employment in line with the prevailing legislative prerequisites in the country. Persons interested in applying for this position must be legally present in the country at the time of recruitment. The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities.

Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern is subject to proof of vaccination against Covid-19.

Levels of language knowledge: A1-beginner A2-elementary B1-lower intermediate B2-upper intermediate C1-advanced/proficient C2-fluent

1. JUSTIFICATION:

The Department of Immigration and the Refugee Department under the Office of Prime Minister in Belize require technical support to assist in efforts related to the preparation and implementation of activities to take over the role as 2024 Pro-Tempore Presidency of the Comprehensive Regional Protection and Solutions Framework (MIRPS).

2. OBJECTIVE:

Strengthen UNHCR's capacities to support the Refugee Department in Belize with the preparation and implementation of secretariat activities related to its role chairing the 2024 Pro-Tempore Presidency of MIRPS, at the national, regional, and multilateral levels.

3. DUTIES:

The LOCAL INDIVIDUAL CONTRACTOR, will support in the activities listed below:

1. Prepare written documentation related to the MIRPS.
2. Development of a broad network of stakeholders and possible donors, following the GRF pledges 2023.
3. Provide secretariat support to the implementation of the MIRPS Pro-Tempore Presidency work plan.
4. Support in organizing meetings in coordination with the MIRPS Technical Secretariat.
5. In coordination with the MIRPS Technical Secretariat, draft and dissemination of minutes, agreements, and other relevant documents related to the MIRPS Platform.
6. Draft of inputs for press releases, reports, and other communications activities within the MIRPS. As well as prepare the draft of the final report of the Pro-Tempore Presidency to be delivered at the end of the term.
7. Support in organizing workshops, meetings, and videoconferences with the MIRPS Technical Secretariat and other national and regional stakeholders, to advance the work of the MIRPS Pro-Tempore Presidency and to prepare minutes of the activities as requested.

8. Any additional tasks related to the MIRPS, as requested by the Refugees Department, the MIRPS team, and the Technical Secretariat.

9. SUPERVISION:

The Local Individual Contractor will be supervised by the Senior Legal Officer, MIRPS Focal Point at the Refugees Department, in close coordination with the Director of the Refugees Department in Belize. A monthly report shall be submitted on the activities carried out during the contract.

5. MINIMUM ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience For G4 1-year relevant experience with a High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher.

Field(s) of Education Law, Social Sciences, International Relations, and preferably with experience in academic research.

Certificates and/or Licenses Law, Political Science (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience Essential Not specified.

Desirable Completion of specific training relevant to functions of the position.

Functional skills * IT-Computer Literacy * CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners, Government & Community * CO-Drafting and Documentation (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Position Competencies Core Competencies Accountability Communication Client & Result Orientation Organizational Awareness Teamwork & Collaboration Commitment to Continuous Learning

Managerial Competencies Not specified.

Cross-Functional Competencies Stakeholder Coordination Planning and Organizing Technological Awareness

Language Requirements

Fluency in both English and Spanish is required for this position.Standard Job Description

Required Languages

English,

Spanish,

Desired Languages

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Additional Qualifications

Skills

IT-Computer Literacy, PR-Protection-related guidelines, standards and indicators, PR-Refugee Protection Principles and FrameworkEducation

Certifications

HCR Learning Program - UNHCR, HCR Protection Induction Prog - UNHCR, HCR Protection Learning Program Statelessness - UNHCR, HCR Protection Learning Program - UNHCR, HCR Thematic Protection Learning Program - UNHCRWork Experience

Other information

Position under LICA 4 created to support Belize Pro Tempore Presidency at MIRPS.This position doesn't require a functional clearance Home-Based

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