UNHCR Senior Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer Jobs in Kenya

UNHCR Senior Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer Jobs in Kenya

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The position of Senior Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer may be based in Country Operations, Regional Bureaux or Headquarters.

The incumbent's primary role is to provide, in close coordination with the Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Service, relevant Bureau and other concerned sections in the field and HQ, continuous support within in his/her Area of Responsibility (AOR) ensuring that resettlement and complementary pathways for admission policies are correctly implemented and assist UNHCR in establishing comprehensive protection and solutions strategies.

The incumbent performs an important function in providing policy and operational advice on Resettlement and Complementary Pathways for admission matters to internal and external, interlocutors.

Additionally, she/he takes part in assessing cases for resettlement and complementary pathways, conducting interviews, particularly for complex and sensitive cases. The role of the incumbent also involves managerial responsibilities in supervising staff, managing resources and implementing broader organisational objectives and priorities.

Duties

Note that regional duties reflected below will only apply for positions located in regional bureaux.

In close coordination with other entities within the Bureau and country offices, ensure measures to prevent, detect and respond to instances of fraud in the resettlement and complementary pathways processes, and are comprehensively and consistently implemented across the region.

Places allocated for resettlement and complementary pathways are used efficiently and effectively and targets are met at the country and regional level if appropriate.

Stay abreast and analyse the implications of political, legal, social and economic developments in the AOR and provide advice/recommendations on policy/strategic approaches to further UNHCR objectives with respect to resettlement and complementary pathways for admission.

Manage a consultative process within the AOR including country operations (if applicable), partners and other stakeholders to: i) identify and analyse resettlement and complementary pathways challenges, trends and gaps; and ii) develop and implement a resettlement and complementary pathways strategy.

Ensure that the strategy addresses the specific protection needs of women and men, children, youth and older persons, persons with disabilities, minority groups such as sexual minorities (AGD) and persons living with HIV/AIDS.

Review and provide feedback and advice on their resettlement and complementary pathways strategies and priorities, to ensure that they are coherent and consistent with the AOR strategy and fully integrated into country operations plans and that the necessary resources are allocated to address resettlement and complementary pathways gaps across the AOR.

Promote, disseminate and strengthen understanding and capacity for and monitor the implementation of UNHCR's global resettlement and complementary pathways policies, procedures and guidelines in the AOR.

Monitor and provide advice to country offices on resettlement and complementary pathways policies, procedures, guidelines and activities as well as in implementing standard operating procedures related to resettlement and complementary pathways.

Contribute to policy development, revising and refining resettlement and complementary pathways methodologies and systems.

Provide guidance and advice on policies, protection standards and procedures for complementary pathways for admission.

Review and provide timely feedback and guidance on resettlement submissions to harmonize quality and consistency of resettlement delivery.

Conduct periodic field missions to review and provide advice and guidance on the quality and consistency of resettlement submissions, decisions and activities.

In cooperation with field offices, identify, interview, assess resettlement needs, and process cases identified for resettlement (mainly complex and sensitive cases) and provide counselling to individuals.

Guide and support government officials and partners undertaking resettlement and complementary pathways related missions to the AOR.

In close coordination with Headquarters, promote mechanisms for preventing and responding to fraud in resettlement and complementary pathways activities to maintain the integrity of the

processes in the AOR.

Negotiate with resettlement countries the design and development of resettlement programmes and/or complementary pathways for admission in close consultation with the Headquarters.

For the AOR assess training needs, draw training plan and strategy and deliver resettlement complementary pathways related training to UNHCR staff, partners and other stakeholders as required.

Contribute to a communications strategy that generates support for UNHCR's operations from external partners ensuring resettlement and complementary pathways positive protection outcomes are showcased when appropriate.

Approve, if applicable, the regional and country resettlement and complementary pathways strategies for endorsement by the Regional Representative or Headquarters.

Take review decisions on individual cases and approve resettlement submissions/withdrawals/resubmissions.

Approve expenditures under the UNHCR resettlement and complementary pathways budget.

Negotiate locally with resettlement and/or complementary pathways countries and as appropriate with host government on behalf of UNHCR.

Represent UNHCR's resettlement and complementary pathways positions with resettlement and other third countries, with host government and in regional fora.

Enforce compliance with, and integrity of, resettlement standard operating procedures across the AOR.

Ensure that UNHCR's facilitation role on complementary pathways for admission takes into account relevant protection considerations and safeguards.

Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

For P4/NOD - 9 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 8 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 7 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education

Political Science; Social Sciences; International Law, including International Public Law; International Refugee Law; International Human Rights Law; Refugee and Forced Migration;
Law; International Relations or other relevant field. International Public Law;

Certificates and/or Licenses

Protection Learning Programme; RSD-Resettlement Learning Programme; MLP;

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

Graduate degree (equivalent of Master¿s) in International Law, International Relations, Political Science, Social Sciences or related fields of discipline plus 8 years (of professional work experience relevant to refugee protection works, of which 5 years in an international capacity: undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) plus 9 years or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) plus 7 years of previous relevant work experience may also be accepted.

Desirable

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

Knowledge of another official UN language.

Ability to understand and implement UNHCR's policy and global strategic priorities, such as AGDM, IDP, Statelessness, and HIV/AIDS, in the area of responsibility at appropriate level.

Knowledge of and an experience with regular migration frameworks and/or complementary pathways for admissions of refugees.

Good IT skills including database management skills.

Completion of the Protection Learning Programme, RSD-Resettlement Learning Programme, MLP.

Functional Skills

PR-Refugee Resettlement programs

PR-Resettlement Anti-Fraud Policy and Procedures

PR-Mixed migratory movement management

DM-Database Management

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 Senior Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer Jobs in Kenya

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