UNHCR Senior Resettlement Assistant ‎‎Jobs in Kenya

UNHCR Senior Resettlement Assistant ‎‎Jobs in Kenya


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The incumbent will assist in UNHCRs work regarding resettlement activities. He/she will work under the direct supervision of the Resettlement/Solutions Officer and overall supervision of the Senior Protection Officer.

Responsibility

  • Carry out preliminary interviews and initial assessments, to process refugees for resettlement following established procedures.
  • Prepare written documentation for resettlement submission; ensure that records / files of individual cases are updated in a systematic and timely manner.
  • Assess and review individual resettlement cases and prepare individual / group submission for scrutiny by the supervisor.
  • Provide persons of concern with up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCRs resettlement policies and procedures.
  • Comply with UNHCRs standard operating procedures on resettlement, ensuring timely action on cases.
  • Follow up on cases from time of submission to final decision and departure; ensure effective in-country communication on the status and follow-up on persons of concern being considered for resettlement.
  • Assist in maintaining and updating 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.
  • Provide administrative support for resettlement-related training activities, including organization of resettlement workshops and meetings as required.
  • Maintain accurate resettlement statistics
    as well as up-to-date records on individual cases; assist in the preparation of reports.
  • Draft/ type routine correspondence to Field Offices / Regional Offices /Headquarters.
  • Systematically apply an Age, Gender and Diversity perspective in all aspects of theresettlement process; comply with UNHCR policy and guidelines on HIV/AIDS.
  • Assist in mitigating resettlement fraud by reporting suspected fraud.

    Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience

    Education:

  • Completion of secondary education with certificate/training in International Law, International Relations or related fields required.

    Job Experience:

  • 4 years of job experience relevant to the functions.
  • Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.

    Desirable Qualifications & Competencies
  • Good knowledge of resettlement issues and UNHCR resettlement policies and operational applications.
  • Completion of UNHCR specific learning/training activities (e.g., PLP and RSD/Resettlement Learning Programme, resettlement anti-fraud workshop).

    Values
  • Integrity
  • Professionalism
  • Respect For Diversity
  • Cross-FunctionalCompetencies
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Political Awareness

    How to Apply
  • Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 12th June 2019
  • For more information and job application details, see; UNHCR Senior Resettlement Assistant ‎‎Jobs in Kenya

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