UNHCR Resettlement Associate - Caseworker - Jobs in Addis Ababa
UNHCR Resettlement Associate - Caseworker - Jobs in Addis Ababa
Description of ResponsibilitiesUnder the direct supervision of the Resettlement Officer, the Resettlement Associate caseworker will:
Interview cases that were identified and cleared for resettlement with a target of 18 cases per month;
Complete RRF’s (Resettlement Referral Forms) or NFF (Note for the Files) for the cases that did not meet the resettlement criteria during the resettlement interview;
Implement resettlement policies, strategies, and standard operating procedures to maintain a coherent, credible, and transparent resettlement program;
Provide counselling and advice to refugees concerning criteria, prospects, and problems in connection with the resettlement process;
Oversee and assist in the dissemination of resettlement policy issues among refugees, partners, and government authorities;
Perform other duties as required.
Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience
Education
University degree in relevant area (e.g. international law / refugee law, political science, social sciences and related field);
Work Experience
Minimum of two years’ work experience in relevant work area (e.g. profiling refugee populations, registration, conducting refugee status determination, preparing individual resettlement submissions and submissions for prima facie refugee populations, etc.);
Knowledge of and/or preparedness to become familiar with and abide by UNHCR’s principles, code of conduct and humanitarian goals;
Knowledge of the international legal framework governing refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons and statelessness;
Knowledge of UNHCR guidelines on refugee status determination / resettlement;
Awareness of gender issues and how to apply rights and community-based approach to identify and respond to specific needs;
Awareness of the importance of preventing fraud and ways to mitigate risks.
Excellent interviewing
and counselling skills;
Excellent drafting and analytical skills;
Ability to conduct assessments and identify protection risks of individuals and groups;
Demonstrable leadership skills in developing communication strategies, negotiating and implementing large group activities within a multicultural / refugee and multi-sectoral setting;
Strong interpersonal skills (e.g. conflict resolution) and ability to work effectively in teams;
Ability to work in stressful situations and in hardship locations;
Required:
Computer Skill - MS-Office and Excel
Fluency in English language
Analytical thinking
Political Awareness
Desired:
Knowledge of Local language
Competency in Somali, Tigrinya, Afari, Arabic and/or French languages an asset.
Resettlement experience
Experience with large-scale resettlement and/or evacuation programmes desirable;
Experience with counselling refugees on resettlement related issues – highly desirable;
Experience with Refugee Status Determination and Exclusion analysis– highly desirable
How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 24th June 2019
This vacancy is open for qualified Ethiopians only.
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.
Applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send a motivation letter and factsheet/P11 Form to: Human Resources Unit through the online application system.
Candidates will be required to sit for interview.
Due to the volume of applications only short listed candidates will be invited for further interview.
For more information and job application details, see; UNHCR Resettlement Associate - Caseworker - Jobs in Addis Ababa
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