Job Title: Assoc Res Officer
Job ID: 17408
Location: Kasulu, Tanzania- U.R. Of
Salary Grade: P2
FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
Accountability
- 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 promptly identified and addressed.
- Implement and promote fraud prevention and mitigation mechanisms; identify and draw attention to any areas of systemic weakness, vulnerability and risk of potential external fraud. The incumbent will develop remedial steps to address them through stronger oversight and accountability mechanisms, targeted SOPs, training and professional development.
- Provide annual Anti-Fraud training and sensitization on fraud indicators, consequences and procedures and refresher courses on fraud indicators, consequences and procedures to be facilitated annually for UNHCR, and other local affiliates.
- Develope and implement a mass communication strategy targeting the refugee community and partners; sensitizing the wider community of the implications of fraud.
- Annually conduct Risk Assessments for the Resettlement Unit. The findings and recommendations will be made to the Relevant Heads of section, the Senior Protection Officer and the Representative.
- Conduct regular reviews of SOPS ensuring that SOPS are modified to mitigate risks identified as well as ensuring SOPS are adhering to UNHCR global standards.
- In order to increase integrity and accountability, on a variety of themes, facilitate training of staff involved in Resettlement Processing with related Units/Teams.
- 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 and 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, and assist the country operation with group resettlement procedures, including planning, profiling, logistical arrangements, verification and post-verification follow-up.
- Systematically apply an Age, Gender and Diversity perspective in all aspects of the resettlement process; comply with UNHCR policy and guidelines on HIV/AIDS.
- Decide and prioritize resettlement interviews of persons of concern.
- Approve submissions for resettlement.
- Represent UNHCR¿s resettlement positions.
- Enforce compliance with, and integrity of, resettlement standard operating procedures.
- Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in international law, international relations, political science, social sciences or related fields of discipline plus minimum 3 years of professional work experience relevant to refugee protection work.
- Graduate degree (equivalent of a Master¿s) plus 5 years or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) plus 4 years of previous relevant work experience may also be accepted.
- Sound understanding of the processes in registration, RSD and resettlement and a very good knowledge and experience in Risk identification and mitigation through critical analysis of the SOPs of the different protection processes and ablility to analyse complex issues.
- Knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language.
- 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 or Resettlement Learning Programme.
- Coaching skills are highly desirable.
C001L2 – Accountability Level 2
C002L2 – Teamwork & Collaboration Level 2
C003L2 – Communication Level 2
C004L2 – Commitment to Continuous Learning Level 2
C005L2 – Client & Result Orientation Level 2
C006L2 – Organizational Awareness Level 2
M001L2 – Empowering and Building Trust Level 2
M002L2 – Managing Performance Level 2
M003L2 – Judgement and Decision Making Level 2
X001L2 – Analytical Thinking Level 2
X007L2 – Political Awareness Level 2
Additional Information
The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Additional Information
For those people applying for High Risk Duty Stations, we strongly encourage them – before deciding to apply- to read the country specific security and welfarecountry profiles which can be found on the Intranet under Support Services – Duty of Care (https://intranet.unhcr.org/en/support-services/duty-of-care.html). Ensuring staff are better informed is part of the increased attention UNHCR is paying to Duty of Care.
Staff after having applied to High Risk Duty Stations will have access to country specific information webinars with Field Safety Section (FSS) and Staff Welfare Section (SWS) colleagues and provided with a tool to test their psychological preparedness for serving in High Risk Duty Stations. Applicants who applied for a position in a High Risk country will receive, after the deadline for applications has expired, a joint invitation from the Staff Welfare Section (SWS) and the Field Safety Section (FSS) to participate in these webinars. During the Webinars, latest updates on security and well-being will be provided, and FSS and SWS will address questions raised by participants. Applicants are highly encouraged to benefit, when applicable, from all measures as they provide most up-to-date security and well-being information helpful to assess staff’s readiness to serve in a High Risk Duty Station. A Staff Welfare Officer will also be available, if and when required, to discuss with interested applicants the results of the psychological preparedness tool as well as readiness for assignment in High Risk Duty Stations.
Closing Date
Please note that the closing date for all vacancies in this addendum is Tuesday 25 June 2019 (midnight Geneva time).
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