Resettlement Associate

Hardship Level

CFamily Type

Non FamilyFamily Type

Non FamilyResidential location (if applicable)

Grade

GS6Staff Member / Affiliate Type

General ServiceReason

Regular > Regular AssignmentRemote work accepted

NoTarget Start Date

2024-04-01Job Posting End Date

April 7, 2024Standard Job Description

Resettlement Associate

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships A Resettlement Associate position is typically located at Multi-Country Office, Branch Office or Field Office. Under supervision, the incumbent's primary role is to assist in providing, in close coordination with concerned sections within UNHCR as well as external parties such as resettlement countries, IOM and NGOs, a continuous support to resettlement operations by ensuring that resettlement polices are correctly implemented and operations are supported in establishing comprehensive protection and solutions strategies. The incumbent takes part in assessing cases for resettlement and conducting interviews as well as monitoring procedural compliance and quality of case submissions. The role of the Resettlement Associate may involve managerial responsibilities in supervising, coaching and training junior staff, and assisting in implementing organisational objectives and priorities.

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 - Interview, assess resettlement needs, and process persons identified for resettlement, following established procedures; undertake field missions as required. - Where applicable, review and assess special resettlement cases and prepares individual submissions for presentation to resettlement countries; keep offices informed on the status of special resettlement cases; liaise with offices on case processing and provide advice as required. - Comply with UNHCR's standard operating procedures on resettlement, ensuring timely action on cases. - Follow up on status of cases from submission to departure; ensure effective in-country communication on the status and follow-up on persons of concern (PoC) being considered for resettlement; ensure that records on individual cases are kept up-to-date. - Provide PoC and partners with up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCR's resettlement policies and procedures. - Assist in monitoring the quality of submissions, providing the concerned staff with basic guidance and advice. - Manage, maintain and update proGres or Consolidated Online Resettlement Tracking System (CORTS) database and provide technical support. - Coordinate travel and departure arrangements for refugees accepted for resettlement. - Organize logistical support for governments undertaking resettlement missions. - Maintain accurate resettlement statistics as well as up-to-date records on individual cases; assist in the preparation of reports. - Assist with preparing a strategy and budget for resettlement activities and monitoring expenditures. - Provide administrative support for resettlement-related training activities. - Systematically apply an Age, Gender and Diversity perspective in all aspects of the resettlement process; comply with UNHCR policy and guidelines on HIV/AIDS. - Assist in mitigating resettlement fraud through oversight (including in-country travel), advice and guidance). - Recommend cases that are eligible for resettlement consideration. - Provide counselling to PoC.

- 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 G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education Not applicable

Certificates and/or Licenses International Law; International Relations; (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience Essential Not specified Desirable Good knowledge of UNHCR Resettlement policies and operational applications in different resettlement countries and situations. Completion of UNHCR specific learning/training activities (e.g., PLP and RSD/Resettlement Learning Programme, resettlement anti-fraud workshop).

Functional Skills CO-Cross-cultural communication PR-Refugee Resettlement programs PR-Resettlement Anti-Fraud Policy and Procedures (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.

Desired Candidate Profile

1. Experience in and or/exposure to resettlement case management is essential.
2. Experience and knowledge of ProGres V4 (essential) and RSR (desirable)
3. Experience with drafting RRFs and/or a strong familiarity and experience with the resettlement process/policies/guidelines is essential.
4. Experience conducting interviews with asylum-seekers and refugees is essential.
5. Experience counselling forcedly displaced and stateless people to UNHCR on resettlement and/or other third country solutions and managing expectations of communities and forcedly displaced and stateless people to UNHCR is essential.
6. Experience in resettlement case reviews (desirable)
7. Strong Arabic and English language skills are essential.
8. Kurdish (Kurmanji, Badini, and/or Sorani) language skills are essential.

Important notes: - When completing the application, candidates are required to list all of their language skills – including their mother tongue. The three broad levels are A1/A2 ("Basic User"), B1/B2 ("Independent User"), and C1/C2 ("Proficient User") - Shortlisted candidates will be invited for an eliminatory written test and only successful candidates will be interviewed.Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):

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Additional Qualifications

Skills

CO-Cross-cultural communication, PR-Refugee Resettlement programs, PR-Resettlement Anti-Fraud Policy and ProceduresEducation

Certifications

International Law - Other, International Relations - OtherWork Experience

Competencies

Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Judgement & decision making, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaborationUNHCR Salary Calculator

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Functional clearance

This position doesn't require a functional clearance