Associate Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer

Procedures and Eligibility

This vacancy is opened in the context of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) scheme sponsored by the Government of the USA and is addressed exclusively to candidates WITH THE US NATIONALITY.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The incumbent will be part of the Protection Team and work under the direct supervision of the Senior Protection Officer. The protection team is composed by protection, community based protection and field protection, resettlement and registration staff and the incumbent will be working in close collaboration with all protection collegues and with programme staff for programmatic purposes. He/She will also liaise with and provide guidance in his/her relevant areas of expertise to partner organizations and government counterparts and to UNHCR relevant field offices staff.

Title of other international staff members in the operation: Representative, Senior Programme Officer, Senior Protection Co-ordinator, Livelihood Officer, Administrative Officer, Project Control Officer, Protection officer, Supply Officer, Associate Resettlement & Complementary Pathways Officer, Associate Field Officer, Associate Health and Nutrition Officer, Associate Program officer, Associate Registration officer, Associate Community Services officer, Associate Protection officer (Child protection and education) and Associate Liasion and Interagency Coordination officer, three Heads of field Offices, and currently 2 resettlement deployees as well as the team at the field office Kawambwa.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT

Accountability (key results that will be achieved)

-Resettlement delivery in the country is needs-based, non-discriminatory and prioritized for refugees most in need of this solution.

-UNHCR¿s resettlement policies and standards are correctly and coherently applied.

-Persons of concern are made aware of UNHCR¿s resettlement procedures and have fair and transparent access to and participation in the resettlement process.

-Fraud in the resettlement process is prevented, promptly identified and addressed

Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)

-Stay abreast of political, legal, social and economic developments that have an impact on the protection environment.

-Assist in implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for promoting the Resettlement of persons of concern as protection tool and durable solution in the context of comprehensive solution strategies.

-Assist in the development of country Resettlement/ Complementary Pathways strategy and annual Resettlement planning exercise.

-Assist in promoting and monitoring the implementation of UNHCR¿s global Resettlement policies, procedures and guidelines.

-Propose the development and enhancement of policy and guidelines for Resettlement practices.

-Assist in guiding and capacitating the country operation to prepare consistent and quality Resettlement submissions.

-Assist in monitoring resettlement activities to ensure progress against targets, transparency and efficiency in case submissions and appropriate follow-up with resettlement countries and other key stakeholders.

-Identify, interview, assess Resettlement needs, and process persons identified for Resettlement following established procedures; undertake field missions as required; provide counselling to individuals.

-Assist selection missions by Resettlement countries to the country.

-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.

-Assist the country operation with group resettlement procedures, including planning, profiling, logistical arrangements, verification and post-verification follow-up.

-Maintain regular contact and close cooperation with resettlement countries and partners to ensure effective resettlement delivery and adherence to adequate protection and resettlement standards.

-Participate, where appropriate, in country-level discussions with resettlement countries and partners.

-Assist in managing a process to ensure that persons of concern and partners receive up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCR¿s resettlement policies and procedures.

-Assist in the submission of up-to-date and accurate statistics, resettlement reports and needs assessments are submitted to management as required.

-Identify and recommend relevant training activities of UNHCR staff and implementing partners.

-Contribute to a communications strategy that generates support for UNHCR¿s operations from external partners.

Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)

-Decide and prioritize Resettlement interviews of persons of concern.

-Review submissions for resettlement.

-Represent UNHCR¿s Resettlement positions.

-Enforce compliance with, and integrity of, Resettlement standard operating procedures.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATION:

-University degree in international law, international relations, political science, social sciences or related fields of discipline.

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

WORK EXPERIENCE:

-3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree, or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree, or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree in the areas of refugee protection, community based protection, community services, social work, education and human rights.

-Diverse field experience desirable.

-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.

-Good IT skills including database management skills.

-Completion of the Protection Learning Programme, RSD- Resettlement Learning Programme will be an added advantage.

-Knowledge of additional UN languages.

SKILLS:

-Good IT skills including database management skills.

-Proven communication skills, both oral and written.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

-Diverse field operational experience.

-Ability to establish and maintain good working relations with people of different national and cultural backgrounds.

-Understanding of and demonstrated competencies in forced displacement and UNHCR protection issues, particularly –RSD and Resettlement

LANGUAGE KNOWLEDGE

• Essential: English,

• Desirable: working knowledge of another UN language

SUPERVISION: The JPO will be under the direct supervision of the manager indicated under Supervisor title and position number¿. The supervisor will be responsible for the performance evaluation of the JPO. The manager will also ensure that the JPO is provided a thorough induction and orientation briefing, followed by on-the-job training as well as continuous guidance for training/learning opportunities throughout the assignment. In support to the manager, the JPO Unit provides the Supervisory Guidelines upon recruitment/reassignment of the JPO.

TRAINING COMPONENTS:

• Mandatory training courses:

• Basic Security in the Field (NB: needs to be retaken every 3 years)

• Advanced Security in the Field (NB: needs to be retaken every 3 years)

• Protection Induction Programme (PIP)

• UN Course on Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority

• Orientation to IPSAS

• Recommended training courses

-Protection Induction Program

-RSD & Resettlement learning Program

-Best Interest of the Child-Basic Principles and Procedures

-Sexual and Gender-Based Violence (SGBV)

LEARNING ELEMENTS

The JPO will gain an intimate knowledge and understanding of UNHCR¿s protection mandate and related legal principles, policies and guidelines, in particular with regards to Resettlement

He/she will furthermore learn how to interact directly, on a daily basis with refugees and other persons of concern, as well as with partners and Government officials. Report writing, ad-hoc on specific cases and issues, or as part of periodic regular reporting requirements, will be an important part of the job as well.

LIVING CONDITIONS AT THE DUTY STATION

Housing/accommodation: various types of accomodations available

Health care: available (medical evacuation may be considered for specialised and advanced treatments)

Educational facilities: international schools available

Security: Available

Other (transports, banks, etc) various banking services available.

Various transport i.e Taxi/buses available