UNHCR Resettlement Associate Jobs in Ethiopia

UNHCR Resettlement Associate Jobs in Ethiopia



Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

A Resettlement Associate position is typically located at Multi-Country Office, Branch Office or Field Office. Under supervision, the incumbent's primary role is to assist in providing, in close coordination with concerned sections within UNHCR as well as external parties such as resettlement countries, IOM and NGOs, a continuous support to resettlement operations by ensuring that resettlement polices are correctly implemented and operations are supported in establishing comprehensive protection and solutions strategies.

The incumbent takes part in assessing cases for resettlement and conducting interviews as well as monitoring procedural compliance and quality of case submissions. The role of the Resettlement Associate may involve managerial responsibilities in supervising, coaching and training junior staff, and assisting in implementing organisational objectives and priorities.

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

  • Interview, assess resettlement needs, and process persons identified for resettlement, following established procedures; undertake field missions as required.

  • Where applicable, review and assess special resettlement cases and prepares individual submissions for presentation to resettlement countries; keep offices informed on the status of special resettlement cases; liaise with offices on case processing and provide advice as required.

  • Comply with UNHCR¿s standard operating procedures on resettlement, ensuring timely action on cases.

  • Follow up on status of cases from submission to departure; ensure effective in-country communication on the status and follow-up on persons of concern (PoC) being considered for resettlement; ensure that records on individual cases are kept up-to-date.

  • Provide PoC and partners with up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCR¿s resettlement policies and procedures.

  • Assist in monitoring the quality of submissions, providing the concerned staff with basic guidance and advice.

  • Manage, maintain and update proGres or Consolidated
    Online Resettlement Tracking System (CORTS) database and provide technical support.

  • Coordinate travel and departure arrangements for refugees accepted for resettlement.
    - Organize logistical support for governments undertaking resettlement missions.

  • Maintain accurate resettlement statistics as well as up-to-date records on individual cases; assist in the preparation of reports.

  • Assist with preparing a strategy and budget for resettlement activities and monitoring expenditures.

  • Provide administrative support for resettlement-related training activities.

  • Systematically apply an Age, Gender and Diversity perspective in all aspects of the resettlement process; comply with UNHCR policy and guidelines on HIV/AIDS.

  • Assist in mitigating resettlement fraud through oversight (including in-country travel), advice and guidance).

  • Recommend cases that are eligible for resettlement consideration.

  • Provide counselling to PoC.

  • Perform other related duties as required.

    Minimum Qualifications

    Education & Professional Work Experience

  • For G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

    Certificates and/or Licenses

  • International Law; International Relations;

    Relevant Job Experience

    Desirable

  • Good knowledge of UNHCR Resettlement policies and operational applications in different resettlement countries and situations. Completion of UNHCR specific learning/training activities (e.g., PLP and RSD/Resettlement Learning Programme, resettlement anti-fraud workshop).

    Functional Skills

  • CO-Cross-cultural communication

  • PR-Refugee Resettlement programs

  • PR-Resettlement Anti-Fraud Policy and Procedures

    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 Resettlement Associate Jobs in Ethiopia

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