The Associate Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer in Addis Ababa will work under the supervision of the Resettlement & Complementary Pathways Officer and as part of the Resettlement and Complementary Pathways team. Under supervision, the incumbent’s primary role is to assist in the effective resettlement delivery in accordance with the UNHCR Resettlement Handbook and relevant policy papers and publications. The Associate Resettlement Officer provides important support in his/her Area of Responsibility (AOR) through resettlement casework. The incumbent maintains frequent contact with his/her supervisor, relevant colleagues within the same office and the Regional Bureau to exchange information and discuss issues on resettlement cases. Some limited contacts and communication at a working level are required with embassy/immigration officials of resettlement countries, IOM as well as other partners regarding resettlement as well as the needs of people of concern to UNHCR. 

The incumbent should ideally have experience in providing protection interventions for refugees, in the areas of resettlement, and complementary pathways. Database skills are required; prior experience of proGres V4 or willingness to adopt the necessary skills quickly is required. It is essential that the candidate is capable of working in a challenging environment with few resources, therefore requiring flexibility, resourcefulness and innovation.

Job Requirements

Essential minimum qualifications and Professional experience required

A university degree in international law/refugee law, political science, social sciences, etc.; 

Fluency and very good working knowledge of English.

Knowledge of other relevant languages (e.g., French, Arabic, Tigrinya, Amharic) is an added advantage

Essential

At least 5 years of professional work experience relevant to refugee protection work, preferably within the international capacity. (find more jobs on geezjobs.com)Demonstrated experience in casework or case management, preferably in a refugee or immigration context.

At least 5 years of resettlement casework experience, with at least 2 years of review or other relevant experience is required.

Demonstrable capacity-building experience.

Awareness of the importance of ensuring confidentiality and preventing fraud and ways to mitigate risks.

Excellent interviewing and counseling skills following an AGDM approach.

Excellent drafting and analytical skills.

English is the working language for resettlement, hence fluency in English is required.

Desirable

Sound understanding and ability to implement UNHCR’s policy and global strategic priorities, such as AGDM, IDP, Statelessness, and HIV/AIDS, in the area of responsibility at the appropriate level.

Experience working in a multicultural environment.

Knowledge of the international legal framework governing refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons, and statelessness.

Knowledge of UNHCR guidelines on BIDs and BIAs and resettlement.

Training in Protection, Resettlement and Facilitation Learning Programs is an added advantage.

Diverse field experience.

Functional Skills

Good knowledge of resettlement issues and UNHCR resettlement policies and operational applications.

Completion of UNHCR-specific learning/training activities, including the Resettlement Learning Program

Language Requirements

Knowledge of English. 

Living and Working Conditions 

Addis Ababa is the capital of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. The population is estimated at about 4 million or so. It is located in the Ethiopian highlands at an altitude of 2,500-2,700 meters. The climate is sunny and temperate, but it can be very cold at night, with freezing temperatures at times. There are two rainy seasons: February-March and July-September, during which there may be heavy rainfalls.

Addis Ababa is the headquarters for the UN Economic Commission for Africa as well as the African Union (ex-OAU). The local language is Amharic, and English is the working foreign language. (find more jobs on geezjobs.com)Housing is readily available and the rents are, on average, reasonable. Most foodstuffs, beverages, household goods, furniture and clothing, mostly imported from the Middle/Far East, South Africa and Europe, or local brands, can be found, although they can be expensive. Meat, fish, fresh fruits and vegetables are cheap and abundantly available.

The Associate Resettlement & Complementary Pathways Officer will be based in Addis Ababa, in the BO premises. S/he will be member of a small team, ability to work effectively and efficiently under strict deadlines and unpredictable workloads are essential for this position. 

The contract is for an initial 6-month period, renewable, based on performance and availability of funds. 

Standard Job Description 

Associate Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The position of Associate Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer may be based in Country Operations, Regional Bureaux or Headquarters. 

The incumbent's primary role is to support resettlement and complementary pathways activities in his/her Area of Responsibility (AOR) through the identification of needs, submission of cases, monitoring procedural compliance, integrity and quality of case submissions, and ensuring progress against targets. S/he takes part in assessing cases for resettlement and conducting interviews as well as monitoring procedural compliance and quality of case submissions. The role may also involve managerial responsibilities in supervising staff and the affiliate workforce. S/he contributes to comprehensive protection and solutions strategies and needs to make resettlement both strategic as well as responsive to the needs of people of concern to UNHCR.

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 UNHCRs core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties

Identity, interview, assess resettlement and complementary pathways needs, and process cases identified for resettlement and complementary pathways following established procedures; provide counseling to individuals. 

Support monitoring of activities for resettlement and complementary pathways, as applicable, to ensure progress against targets, transparency and efficiency in case submissions and appropriate follow-up with resettlement countries and other key stakeholders. 

Review and provide timely feedback and guidance on resettlement submissions prepared in the country office/ by country offices to harmonize the quality and consistency of resettlement delivery. 

Support the management of processes to ensure that persons of concern and partners receive up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCRs resettlement and complementary pathways policies and procedures. 

Support the implementation of UNHCRs global resettlement and complementary pathways policies, procedures and guidelines in the AOR. 

Ensure Standard Operating Procedures for the identification of cases for resettlement and resettlement case management are in place and in line with UNHCR Global Standards.  

Support and contribute to measures that enhance the prevention, detection and response to fraud committed by persons of concern generally and in resettlement and complementary pathways in particular. 

- Support senior management in maintaining regular contact and close cooperation with resettlement countries and partners to ensure effective delivery of resettlement and complementary pathways; and adherence to adequate protection standards. 

Support government officials and partners undertaking missions related to resettlement and complementary pathways.

Assist selection missions by resettlement countries to the region/country operations. 

Stay abreast and analyze the implication of political, legal, social and economic developments in the AOR and recommend policy / strategic approaches to further UNHCR objectives with respect to resettlement and complementary pathways. 

Contribute to the development and enhancement of policy and guidelines for resettlement and complementary pathways practices. 

Systematically apply an Age, Gender and Diversity perspective in all aspects of the resettlement and complementary pathways process; comply with UNHCR policy and guidelines on HIV/AIDS. 

Promote and support the establishment of mechanisms for preventing fraud in resettlement and complementary pathways activities to maintain the integrity of the resettlement and complementary pathways process in the AOR. 

Assist in the production of up-to-date and accurate statistics, analytical reports on resettlement and complementary pathways, updates and briefing notes, including with regard to the trends, the country/region performance in meeting resettlement targets, challenges and responses. 

Contribute to comprehensive protection and solutions strategies in the country's operation or region.

Perform other related duties as required.

For jobs in the Regional Bureaux only:

Review and provide feedback and advice to country operations on their resettlement and complementary pathways strategies and priorities, to ensure that they are coherent and consistent with the regional strategy and are fully integrated into country operations plans.

Assist offices in the annual planning exercise for resettlement and complementary pathways. 

Review and provide timely feedback and guidance on resettlement submissions prepared by country offices to harmonize quality and consistency of resettlement delivery; assist the supervisor in monitoring procedural compliance. 

Conduct periodic field missions to provide advice on the quality and consistency of resettlement submissions, decisions and activities. 

Assist in negotiating with resettlement countries the design and development of regional resettlement programmes and complementary pathways involving governments and non-governmental organizations in close consultation with the Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Service in the Division of International Protection (DIP) at Headquarters.

Coordinate with DIP, other entities within the Bureau and country operations to ensure a comprehensive and consistent approach in the prevention, detection and response to fraud committed by persons of concern across the region. 

Collect resettlement and complementary pathways-related information to be used by the Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Service in the DIP for external publications.

Assist in assessing training needs, draw regional training plan and strategy and deliver resettlement, complementary pathways and related training to UNHCR staff, partners and other stakeholders as required.

Contribute to a communications strategy that generates support from external parties for the expansion of resettlement and complementary pathways.

Job Requirements

Years of Experience / Degree Level

For P2/NOB - 3 years relevant experience with an Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with a Graduate degree; or 1-year relevant experience with a Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education 

Political Science; Social Sciences; International Law; Law; International Public Law; International Refugee Law; International Human Rights Law; Refugee and Forced Migration International Relations; or other relevant fields.

(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential) 

Certificates and/or Licenses 

Protection Learning Programme; Resettlement Learning Programme;   

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

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

At least 1 year of professional work experience relevant to refugee protection work, preferably within an international capacity. Demonstrated experience in casework or case management, preferably in a refugee or immigration context.

Desirable

Sound understanding and ability to implement UNHCRs policy and global strategic priorities, such as AGDM, IDP, Statelessness, and HIV/AIDS, in the area of responsibility at an appropriate level. (find more jobs on geezjobs.com) Diverse field experience. Experience working in a multicultural environment.

Functional Skills 

DM-Database Management

PR-Refugee Resettlement programs

PR-Resettlement Anti-Fraud Policy and Procedures

PR-Mixed migratory movement management

(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.

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