Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The Field Associate is normally supervised by the (Senior) Field Officer or Head of Office and performs a variety of functions related to Field activities within the office. The supervisor defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance. The Field Associate may supervise some General Service support staff.

The incumbent keeps frequent internal contact with staff members in the same duty station to exchange information, to establish an understanding of respective needs; to ensure the provision of services and resolution of problems and with external contacts generally with officials of national and international institutions, leaders of the refugee community, local population and/or Implementing Partners (IPs) on subject matters which may be of importance to the Organization.

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

Monitor the situation in the AoR, collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor accordingly.

Monitor the implementation of UNHCR programme including the delivery of all assistance items and monitoring of infrastructure.

Undertake regular visits to various sites in order to assess the needs of persons of concern, with particular attention to vulnerable groups. 

Keep regular contact with local authorities and implementing partners as requested by the supervisor.

Act as an interpreter when required.

Contribute to the preparation of status and progress reports by providing info, preparing tables, etc.

Assist in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them during field missions.

Inform and act on the reports received on persons of concern within the refugee community or from the local authorities.

In coordination with implementing partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.

Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern.

Represent UNHCR in the physical monitoring of projects.

Perform other related duties as required.

Job Requirements

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

Field(s) of Education 

Not applicable

Certificates and/or Licenses 

Business Administration, Law, Political Science

(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) 

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

Not specified

Desirable

Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.

UNHCR field experience.

Functional Skills 

*IT-Computer Literacy

CO-Drafting and Documentation

CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners, Government & Community

PG-Programme Management (programme cycles and reporting standards)

(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) 

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.

How to Apply

Register using the following LINK