UNHCR Field Associate Jobs in Ethiopia
UNHCR Field Associate Jobs in Ethiopia
Job DescriptionVacancy Notice No.: ETH/AS/VN/119/18
Organizational Context
The Field Associate is normally supervised by the (Snr) Field Officer or Head of Office and performs a variety of functions related to Field activities within the office.
The supervisor defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance. The Field Associate may supervise some General Service support staff.
The incumbent keeps frequent internal contacts with staff members in the same duty station to exchange information, to establish understanding of respective needs; to ensure provision of services and resolution of problems and with the external contacts generally with officials of national and international institutions, leaders of the refugee community, local population and/or Implementing Partners (IPs) on subject matters which may be of importance to the Organization.
Accountability
UNHCR’s policies, standards and procedures are constantly and coherently applied in the area of responsibility (AoR).
The needs of persons of concern in the AoR are assessed and analysed in a participating manner and using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective to form a firm basis for planning
Responsibility
Monitor the situation in the AoR, collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor accordingly.
Monitor the implementation of UNHCR programme including the delivery of all assistance items and monitoring of infrastructure.
Undertake regular visits to various sites in order to assess needs of persons of concern, with particular attention to vulnerable groups.
Keep regular contacts with local authorities and implementing partners as requested by supervisor.
Act as interpreter when required.
Contribute to the preparation of status and progress reports by providing info, preparing tables, etc.
Assist in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them during field missions.
Inform and act on the reports received on persons of concern within the refugee community or from the local authorities.
In coordination with implementing partners, assist in
the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.
Undertake other relevant duties as required.
Authority
Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern.
Represent UNHCR in physical monitoring of projects.
Duration of Contract:
Three Months
Job Requirements
Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Completion of the Secondary Education with post-secondary training/certificate in Business Administration, Law, Political Science or related field.
Minimum 6 years of previous job experience relevant to the function.
Computer skills.
Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
Cross Functional Competencies
Analytical Thinking
Planning and Organizing
Stakeholder Management
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies
Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.
UNHCR field experience.
How to Apply
Submission of Applications
This vacancy is open for qualified Ethiopians and Non-Ethiopians with a valid work permit from Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.
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.
Important
Applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send a motivation letter, the most recent factsheet and the new updated P11 Form through the online website
Candidates will be required to sit for a test.
Due to the volume of applications only short listed candidates will be invited for interview.
Former UNHCR General Service staff members, having held an Indefinite or FTA appointment for an uninterrupted period of at least one year may apply for internally advertised vacancies at their previous grade or equivalent or one grade above, if the seniority requirements are met, for a period of two years following separation.Apply by 10th January, 2019
For more information and job application details, see; UNHCR Field Associate Jobs in Ethiopia
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