UNHCR Assistant Field Officer - Jobs in Melkadida - Ethiopia

UNHCR Assistant Field Officer - Jobs in Melkadida - Ethiopia


Organizational Context

The Assistant Field Officer is normally supervised by the Snr 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 does not normally have any direct supervisory role.

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 local authorities and counterparts in NGOs and UN agencies to discuss matters of common interest.

Accountability

The supervisor is provided support by managing the flow of information and communications, prioritizing and highlighting issues that need addressing.
Background documents for meetings are prepared in time.

Responsibilities

  • Assess the needs of persons of concern in the AoR and formulate project submissions in collaboration with district authorities and implementing partners.
  • Promote and monitor the implementation of assistance projects.
  • Report regularly on rate of flow of new arrivals and estimate expected influx based on interviews with persons of concern.
  • In co-ordination with implementing partners, assist with the reception, registration and provision of assistance
    to persons of concern to UNHCR.
  • Keep track of cases of detention; register applicants for voluntary repatriation and family reunion.
  • Assist in the preparation of monthly sectoral reports and submit material for preparation of periodic project monitoring reports and year-end reports.
  • Undertake other relevant duties as required.

    Authority
  • Submit recommendation for protection interventions to the designated officer.
  • Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern.

    Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience
  • Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in Law, Political Sciences or related fields
  • Minimum 1 year of previous relevant work experience.
  • Excellent knowledge of English and local languages, preferably Somali

    Desirable Qualifications & Competencies
  • Field experience in dealing with the People of Concern (PoC).
  • Knowledge of the local language and culture of the PoC’s.
  • Computer skills.
  • Knowledge of refugee law.
  • Good knowledge of UNHCR’s programmes.
  • UNHCR Protection Learning Programme.
  • UNHCR Operations Management Learning
    Programme.

    How to Apply
  • Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 15th May 2019
  • This vacancy is open for qualified Ethiopians only.
  • Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • UNHCR is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
  • For more information and job application details, see; UNHCR Assistant Field Officer - Jobs in Melkadida - Ethiopia


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