UNHCR Associate Field Officer Jobs in Uganda
UNHCR Associate Field Officer Jobs in Uganda
Organizational Context Under the direct supervision of Senior Operations Coordinator, he/she will be responsible to support the coordination activities for all field related packages/programs under Uganda operation. He/she will be responsible to support respective field offices, to liaise with implementing partners and provision of assistance to persons of concerns. The incumbent will be responsible to regular field trips in order to monitor and support the implementation of field related programs for all field offices. The incumbent will represent Operations Unit in field level meetings and forums and support development of relationships with government officials and partners (humanitarian and development).
Functional Statement
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.
Submit recommendation for protection interventions to the designated officer.
Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern.
Approve expenditures within the DOAP.
Perform other related duties as required.
Required Competencies
Analytical Thinking
Political awareness
Stakeholder Management
Essential Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience
University degree in Law, Political Sciences or related fields is required.
Minimum 3-years previous working experience in the field is required.
Knowledge of English language is required.
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies
Knowledge of refugee law, Good knowledge of UNHCR’s programmes, UNHCR Protection Learning Programme and UNHCR Operations Management Learning Programme is desirable
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNHCR Associate Field Officer Jobs in Uganda
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