UNHCR Associate Field Officer Jobs in Moyo Uganda

UNHCR Associate Field Officer Jobs in Moyo Uganda

Organizational Context

The Associate 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.

Responsibility

Identify vulnerable groups or individuals who may need special attention or special arrangements and make recommendations on the needs of different groups of refugees.

Assess protection and assistance needs of refugees and asylum-seekers in the region and monitor implementation of refugee assistance programmes.

In co-ordination with implementing partners, handle the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.

Provide inputs for project submissions and periodic narrative and financial reports for the annual programme.

Develop and maintain relations with local authorities ensuring smooth negotiations in all aspects of UNHCR's mandate for the benefit of refugees.

Monitor the security situation in the area and intervene as appropriate with the local authorities.

Undertake other relevant duties as required.

Required Competencies

Judgement and Decision Making

Analytical Thinking

Political Awareness

Stakeholder Management

Essential

Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience

Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in Law, Political Sciences or related fields plus minimum 3 years of previous work experience relevant to the function. Graduate degree (equivalent of a Master’s) plus 2 years or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) plus 1 year of previous relevant work experience may also be accepted.

Field experience.

Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.

Desirable Qualifications & Competencies

Computer skills.

Knowledge of refugee law.

Good knowledge of UNHCR’s programmes.

UNHCR Protection Learning Programme.

UNHCR Operations Management Learning Programme.

Knowledge of additional UN languages.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 13th June 2019

For more information and job application details, see; UNHCR Associate Field Officer Jobs in Moyo Uganda

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