UNHCR Field Officer Jobs in Uganda

UNHCR Field Officer Jobs in Uganda

Duties

1. Prepare project proposals; draw up plan of operation for implementation, including institutional arrangements for budgets.

2. Assess refugee needs in the various fields of assistance and make recommendations for the establishment of projects, adjustment or discontinuation of existing projects and advise the Head of Office accordingly.

3. Closely monitor the implementation of projects under the geographical area of responsibility and ensure the provisions under the agreements signed with the implementing partners are being adhered to.

4. Regularly prepare written reports on the implementation of projects and the situation in the sites.

5. Maintain good working relations with local government officials, implementing partners and other agencies in the area.

6. Report immediately on any security problems that may occur affecting programme, beneficiaries and the smooth running of the operation.

7. Provide assistance to UNHCR Technical advisers and consultants as well as visitors visiting project sites.

8. Represent UNHCR in the Field.

9. Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern.

10. Approve expenditures within the DOAP.

11. Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education & Professional Work Experience

2. Years of Experience / Degree Level

3. For P3/NOC - 6 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 5 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 4 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree


Relevant Job Experience
Essential

1. Field experience.

Desirable

1. Knowledge of refugee law.

2. Good knowledge of UNHCR¿s programmes.

Functional Skills

1. IT-Computer Literacy

2. PG-UNHCR's Programmes

3. (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements

1. For International Professional and Field Service jobs:

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

2. For National Professional jobs:

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

3. For General Service jobs:

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

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