Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Durable Solutions Associate reports to a more senior Durable Solutions or Protection colleague.

The incumbent is relied upon to contribute to the implementation of a durable solutions strategy. S/he works closely with protection, programme and field staff, contributes to fostering an environment to enhance partnerships is a critical element of the work, as are activities designed to strength the involvement of refugee communities and their hosts in the design and implementation of solutions strategies.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform 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

• Provide counselling to refugees and other persons of concern (POC) to identify the most appropriate durable solution and to enable them to make a well-informed decision.

• Interview candidates for voluntary repatriation and prepare documentation for their return, in line with Voluntary Repatriation SOPs.

• Interview and prepare Resettlement Referral Forms (RRF), in line with Resettlement SOPs. 

• Interview candidates for local integration and prepare the appropriate documentation for onward submission to local authorities or partners, in line with Local Integration SOPs.

• Assist in updating the electronic database for resettlement, voluntary repatriation and local integration, in line with Standard Operating Procedures.

• Process documentation to ensure that POC receive the documents required for their durable solutions in a timely manner.

• Prepare statistical and ad-hoc reports to ensure accurate information is available and shared with relevant offices and partners. 

• Interview and advise on the appropriate durable solution to be provided to POC. - Prepare documents relating to durable solutions. 

• Enter information into available database, in line with SOPs.

• Draft and submit reports relating to durable solutions.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Contract/Level: UNHCR/GL-6

Job Requirements

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience

• Diploma or Bachelor Degree in Case Management, Management or related fields with relevant work 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
  

Desired Candidate Profile

• Ideal candidate will have at least two years experience in refugee case management. Experience in resettlement casework - RRF writing a distinct advantage.

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.

Competencies 

• Accountability, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Political awareness, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaboration, Technological awareness

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