Resettlement Associate at UNHCR

Resettlement Associate

Employer: UNHCR

Employment: Full-Time | Contract

Place of Work: Asosa - Ethiopia

Posted date: 7 months ago

Deadline: Submition date is over

Standard Job Description

Resettlement Associate

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

A Resettlement Associate position is typically located at the 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, continuous support to resettlement operations by ensuring that resettlement policies 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 organizational objectives and priorities.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable for performing 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 prepare 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 the 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 the progress of the 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 counseling to PoC.
• Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision-making in risk based on the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues, and concerns to a supervisor or a relevant functional colleague(s).
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience

Years of Experience / Degree Level

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

Field(s) of Education

Not applicable

Certificates and/or Licenses

• International Law;
• International Relations;
• (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

Not specified

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
• (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements

• For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and the 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.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination, and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, supporting ongoing dialogue on these matters, and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting, and selection of candidates.

Required Languages

Desired Languages

Additional Qualifications

Skills

CO-Cross-cultural communication, PR-Refugee Resettlement programs, PR-Resettlement Anti-Fraud Policy and Procedures

Education

Certifications

International Law - Other, International Relations - Other

Work Experience

Other information

Eligible female candidates are highly encouraged to apply for this position doesn't require a functional clearance

Home-Based

No