UNHCR Associate Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer Jobs in Uganda
UNHCR Associate Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer Jobs in Uganda
Organizational Context Uganda has a refugee population of over 1.5 million with a majority of South Sudanese and Congolese refugees. Resettlement operation in Uganda is one of the largest of Africa and resettlement activities are conducted in 8 different locations (Sub-Offices), with 40 resettlement staff.
Uganda shifted in 2020 its identification process from a durable solution project to protection/medical referrals, and profiling system.
The resettlement activities are managed by the Senior Resettlement Officer and 2 Resettlement Officers, one located in Arua and one in Kampala. There are also 2 Associate Resettlement Officers in Kampala and Kyaka who are in charge of the review of the RRFs and have additional responsibilities such as follow up on the US deferrals and US submissions, as well as focal point responsibilities with additional resettlement countries.
UNHCR Uganda recently committed to be part of a 2022-2024 Multi-Year Multi-Plan for an increased submission of South Sudanese refugees to the USA, which will lead to the submissions of over 17,000 SSD refugees during that period.
Due to the large resettlement team working under various contracts, the candidate will need to have experience working with team, and demonstrated training and coaching experience. Due to recent shift in resettlement identification, experience in innovative ways of identifying resettlement cases will be an asset.
Reasons for the request:
UNHCR Uganda has submitted over the last years large number of refugees for resettlement, and has accepted in September 2021 an increase of resettlement quota from 3,500 in 2021 to 4,300 refugees in 2022, 4,800 in 2023 and 5,200 in 2024, at the condition that additional staffing and resources will be provided.
Parallely, UNHCR Uganda has also increased its Complementary Pathways response (third country admissions) and have several ongoing programmes (international scholarships, family reunification and Labor mobility) that will increase over the years.
The operation is also considered as high integrity risk and the new 2019 Standard Operating Procedure has increased the level of supervision and approval at all stages of the process (especially at entry point/identification level).
In addition to the responsibilities indicated above, the current JPO may also be responsible for coordinating the complementary pathways in Uganda.
Accountability
Ensure that committed quota with resettlement countries are met within the deadlines and at high standard level
Ensuring that all cases in the resettlement process are submitted in a timely manner, in compliance with the 2019 Resettlement SOPs, or closed if required.
Ensuring that refugees are informed on the resettlement and complementary pathways taking place in Uganda, and on the decision that affect them.
Responsibility
Uganda has a refugee population of over 1.5 million with a majority of South Sudanese and Congolese refugees. Resettlement operation in Uganda is one of the largest of Africa and resettlement activities are conducted in 8 different locations (Sub-Offices), with 40 resettlement staff.
The resettlement activities are managed by the Senior Resettlement Officer in Kampala, and 2 Resettlement Officers, in Arua and one in Kampala. There are also 2 Associate Resettlement Officers in Kampala and Kyaka who are in charge of the review of the RRFs and have additional responsibilities such as follow up on the US deferrals and US submissions, as well as focal point responsibilities with additional resettlement countries.
In 2019, UNHCR Uganda reviewed its resettlement standard operating procedures (SOPs) which have among others reinforced integrity measures and oversight in the resettlement process. This includes segregation of duties and independence in all stages of the process.
This implies that refugees are identified for resettlement through protection needs assessments by UNHCR Protection and Public Health staff through their contact with refugees or monitoring of the partner activities. Identification of refugees has also been done based on profiling exercise
using data from proGres V4 including Specific Needs Code for Person with Specific Needs (PSN) and aiming at targeting refugees with cumulative vulnerabilities.
Once identified and to establish the credibility of the claim and protection needs, UNHCR protection staff complete a protection assessment to confirm that data recorded in proGres V4 are accurate. The assessment is endorsed by a Protection Panel composed of three panel members of which one is a Resettlement staff at managerial level.
Upon the approval of the panel, the case is created in the Resettlement Module in proGres V4 and proceeds for resettlement interviews. As per the new procedure, (Associate) Resettlement Officers verify the compliance of the SOPs before creating the resettlement cases and approve any changes of biodata and addition of family members in the Registration Group. These safeguards which have been found useful to mitigate fraud require.
Uganda shifted in 2020 its identification process from a durable solution project to protection/medical referrals, and profiling system. This shift requires a good coordination between protection and resettlement unit to ensure that at all time, there are enough protection referrals in the resettlement pipelines.
To complement resettlement and in line with the Three Year (2019-2021) strategy on Resettlement and Complementary Pathways, UNHCR Uganda has also increased its Complementary Pathways response (third country admissions) and have several ongoing programmes (international scholarships, family reunification and Labor mobility) that will increase over the years.
Reasons for the request:
UNHCR Uganda has submitted over the last years large number of refugees for resettlement, and has accepted in September 2021 to take part to MYMP for increased submissions of SSD refugees. These additional submissions will require additional resources at mid-managerial level to ensure the compliance with the 2019 RST SOPs and review of RRFs that will be produced by resettlement caseworkers.
Authority
Approving the biodata and family composition changes done by resettlement caseworkers
As part of the Protection Panel, approving Protection Referrals to resettlement
Approving the referrals to the Anti-Fraud Focal Points
Reviewing RRFs and referring to Regional Bureau for final review or submissions
Essential Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience Required
Education/qualification: degree in:
Social Sciences;
International Law;
Law;
International Public Law;
International Refugee Law;
International Human Rights Law;
Work Experience:
3 years relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 2 years relevant experience with a Masters degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Phd.
Essential:
Professional work experience (years depending on degree obtained) relevant to refugee protection work, preferably within the international capacity. Demonstrated experience in casework or case management, preferably in a refugee or immigration context. Ability to draft legal note.
Skills:
Organisational skills, planning skills, analytical skills, data management,
Technology Awareness (use of Office 365, proGres V4, etc)
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies
Desirable:
Sound understanding and ability to implement UNHCR¿s policy and global strategic priorities, such as AGDM, in the area of responsibility at appropriate level. Diverse field experience. Experience working in a multi-cultural environment. Legal experience in
Required Competencies
Code Managerial Competencies
M001Empowering and Building Trust
M002 Managing Performance
M003 Judgement and Decision Making
Code Cross-Functional Competencies
X001 Analytical Thinking
X002 Innovation and Creativity
X005 Planning and Organizing
Language Requirements
Essential: English,
Desirable: French
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; UNHCR Associate Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer Jobs in Uganda
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