UNHCR Field Officer - Yumbe Jobs in Uganda

UNHCR Field Officer - Yumbe Jobs in Uganda

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The Field Officer is normally supervised by the Snr Field Coordinator 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.
The incumbent normally supervises some support staff and may supervise lower grade professional staff.

S/he has daily contacts with staff in the various field offices and with the functional units at the Country/Regional Office. S/he also has close liaison with a range of local civilian and military authorities and counterparts in NGOs and UN agencies to discuss matters of common interest.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks.

In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties

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

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.

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.

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

sites.

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

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

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

Represent UNHCR in the Field.

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

Approve expenditures within the DOAP.

Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience

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

Field(s) of Education

Law; Political Sciences; or other relevant field.

Certificates and/or Licenses

UNHCR Protection Learning Programme.

UNHCR Operations Management Learning Programme.

Desirable

Knowledge of refugee law.

Good knowledge of UNHCR¿s programmes.

Functional Skills

IT-Computer Literacy

PG-UNHCR's Programmes

Language Requirements

For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.

For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.

For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

How to Apply

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

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