CWS Resettlement Officer Jobs in Kasulu Tanzania
CWS Resettlement Officer Jobs in Kasulu Tanzania
Primary PurposeThis is a full time position within ARDU which strategically utilizes CWS RSC deployments to UNHCR offices with the goal increasing referrals and managing cases in the pipeline for the US Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) in Africa.
The primary function of the Resettlement Officer is to support the goals of ARDU through temporary deployments to UNHCR offices throughout sub-Saharan Africa.
Tasks to be completed while on deployment will be determined in the Terms of Reference (TOR) for each deployment and will include activities that support refugee resettlement, including interviewing and writing resettlement referrals to the USRAP.
Supervision
This position reports to the ARDU Supervisor.
Essential Duties
Travels on deployments to UNHCR on short notice, including to refugee camps.
Conducts resettlement interviews with identified cases in line with UNHCR Resettlement Guidelines and country-specific Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Makes assessments and contributes towards identifying resettlement cases, including case verification, case identification and completing the UNHCR Resettlement Registration Form (RRFs) for the identified cases in line with ARDU SOPs and guidelines.
Conducts Level 3 Registration (L-3 Reg.) interviews for the collection of applicants' bio-data information for the UNHCR Resettlement Registration Form (RRF) Sections 1, 2 and 3.
Participates in file reviews and compiles interview lists for UNHCR Profiling exercises. Conducts profiling interviews of UNHCR identified caseloads in line with UNHCR guidelines.
Verifies existing refugee registration data and ensures timely updates of all case files and database records per UNHCR guidelines.
Process cases which have been deferred by CWS RSC Africa based on case changes or concerns.
Completes and updates all case files and database records per UNHCR Resettlement Guidelines.
In field, undertakes additional related duties as agreed upon by ARDU Management, UNHCR Supervisor and the deployee.
Maintains current knowledge of refugee situations and population served in sub-Saharan Africa.
Responsible for ensuring that ARDU staff resources such as Country of Origin Information, current practices and approaches in RRF Writing and Deferral processing are updated.
Available whilst on deployment to answer any specific technical questions raised by UNHCR or CWS RSC Africa colleagues regarding USRAP processing.
Actively participates as a member of the UNHCR team and complies with UNHCR's security requirements.
Submits regular reports to ARDU Management in line with deployment goals and objectives.
Contributes to the development of deployment training topics, procedures and
implementation.
Undertakes additional assigned duties to support ARDU, including administrative tasks.
Qualifications
Education
Bachelor's degree in a related field of study, or four (4) years of work experience in lieu of a Bachelor's degree is required.
Experience
Two (2) years of work experience is required.
Six (6) months of related experience, including work outside of Tanzania (e.g. refugee, development or humanitarian work, training and capacity building).
Knowledge/Skills
Demonstrated knowledge of UNHCR/USRAP and resettlement processes.
Knowledge of international legal framework governing refugees, human rights/ human rights law preferred.
Written and spoken fluency in English; secondary language skills, such as French, Arabic and other African regional languages (other than Kiswahili) is required.
Excellent interviewing and counseling skills.
Excellent drafting, writing and analytical skills.
Previous assessment/ monitoring and evaluations skills preferred.
Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
Strong computer skills, in particular Microsoft Office.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Abilities
The Resettlement Officer must have the ability to:
Work effectively with partners and in team settings
Remain collegial and flexible, including managing heavy workload under pressure
Travel in sub-Saharan Africa on short notice and sometimes under difficult conditions, including to refugee camps
Work and deliver results under deadlines
Communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Receive feedback and guidance with a positive and receptive attitude
Follow instructions from ARDU Management with a positive and receptive attitude
Deal effectively and courteously with a large number of associates, outside agencies, refugees and members of the general public
Conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner to represent the best interests of CWS RSC Africa.
Maintain a high performance standard with meticulous attention to detail
Carry out all of the duties of the position efficiently and effectively with minimal supervision
Work independently and contribute to overall operations of CWS RSC Africa
Take initiative in the development and completion of projects
Lead others and address issues as they arise
Maintain strict confidentiality with CWS RSC Africa administrative and operational information
Manage a large and diverse workload under pressure with competing priorities
Analyze and solve complex problems and make sound decisions
Work well as a team in a multi-cultural environment while maintaining a high level of motivation;
Actively participate in the implementation of the U.S. Government Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP)
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; CWS Resettlement Officer Jobs in Kasulu Tanzania
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