Eligible Applicants

This position is advertised open to internal and external applicants.

Procedures and Eligibility

Interested applicants should consult the Administrative Instruction on Recruitment and Assignment of Locally Recruited Staff (RALS).

Duties and Qualifications

Resettlement Associate

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The Resettlement Associate is a member of the Protection Unit and reports to the Resettlement Expert. The incumbent will be based in Gambella and will support the protection delivery to over 343,200 South Sudanese refugees settled in Okugo, Jewi, Kule, Nguenyyiel, Tierkidi and Pinyudo camps. Under the overall direction of the Protection Unit, and in coordination with other UNHCR staff, the Resettlement Associate will work directly with communities of concern to interview cases referred by the Protection Unit for resettlement consideration, following laid down and established SOPs and guidelines on resettlement. The incumbent will generate RRFs to be reviewed by the Resettlement Expert until such a time the cases are of high calibre to be referred for review to RO Addis Ababa. The incumbent will be responsible for their own cases, providing timely feedback to RO Addis Ababa and RB Nairobi on case reviews. The incumbent will ensure that all relevant proGres database entries are made.

In addition, the incumbent will also assist in updating all proGres entries, especially for departures and resettlement counselling as necessary. The incumbent will also assist in disseminating informational materials on resettlement and have dialogues with members of the refugee community to discuss the same.

The incumbent will assist in complementary pathway activities as necessary.

The incumbent will be in charge of the Resettlement file tracking and file management system and ensure that strict adherence to the filing SOPs, in efforts to mitigate potential fraud.

The Resettlement Associate will neither take part in case identification not in conducting full BIDs/BIAs.

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.

Additional Information

• Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing, training or any other fees).
•  An eliminatory or complementary written test for shortlisted candidates may be conducted which will be followed by competency-based interview.
•  Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
•  Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
•  Applicants must be nationals of the country and be locally recruited within the country of their employment.
• This is UNOPS contract is until 31 December 2021.

Location: Gambella,Eth-Fed Democ Rep Of

Job ID: 28683

Hardship Level : E

Family Location Type: Non-Family

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience

• Years of Experience / Degree Level
• 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;
• (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 Program, resettlement anti-fraud workshop).

Functional Skills

• CM-Cross-cultural communication;
• PR-Resettlement/Repatriation/Voluntary Repatriation;
• UN-UNHCR Operations, mandate, principles and policies;
• PR-Resettlement Anti-Fraud Policy and Procedures;
• (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Core Competencies

• Accountability
• Communication
• Organizational Awareness
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Client & Result Orientation

Managerial Competencies

• Judgement and Decision Making

Cross-Functional Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Planning and Organizing
• Stakeholder Management

Language Requirements

• For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

Position Competencies

• Competencies as defined in Job Profile

Language Requirements

• Knowledge of 'English' is essential.

How to Apply

Interested and qualified applicants can apply through the Website Careers- Vacancies

The Closing Date for Submission of Applications is Monday 16 August 2021 (Mid Night Ethiopia Time).