GradePR1
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeNational Professional Officer
ReasonTemporary > Temporary Assignment/ Appointment
Hardship LevelU (unclassified)
Family TypePending<p></p><p></p>
Residential location (if applicable)
Target Start Date2023-08-01
Target End Date2023-12-31
Job Posting End DateJuly 23, 2023
Standard Job DescriptionAssistant Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The position for Assistant Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer may be based in Field Offices, Country Operations, Regional Bureaux or Headquarters. The incumbent's primary role is to assist resettlement and complementary pathways activities in his/her Area of Responsibility (AOR). Under supervision, the incumbent assists in providing, in close coordination with concerned sections within UNHCR as well as external parties such as resettlement and complementary pathways countries, IOM and NGOs, a continuous support to resettlement and complementary pathways operations by ensuring that polices are correctly implemented and operations are supported in establishing comprehensive protection and solutions strategies. The Assistant Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer takes part in assessing cases for resettlement and/or complementary pathways, conducting interviews as well as monitoring procedural compliance and quality of case submissions. The incumbent does not normally have managerial responsibilities though it rests upon the supervisor of the post to make time specific arrangements subject to a given situation. 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 - Stay abreast of political, legal, social and economic developments that have an impact on the protection environment. - Assist in implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for promoting the resettlement of persons of concern as protection tool and promoting access to complementary pathways for admission in the context of comprehensive solution strategies. - Assist in the development of country resettlement and complementary pathways for admission strategy and annual planning exercise. - Assist in promoting and monitoring the implementation of UNHCR¿s global resettlement and complementary pathways policies, procedures and guidelines. - Assist in guiding and capacitating the country operation to prepare consistent and quality resettlement submissions, as well as to promote and facilitate access to complementary pathways for admission to third countries. - 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. - Assist selection missions by resettlement countries to the country. - Identify, interview, and referrer accordingly persons identified with potential to access complementary pathways for admission following established procedures; undertake field missions as required; provide counselling to individuals. - Systematically apply an Age, Gender and Diversity perspective in all aspects of the resettlement and complementary pathways for admission process; comply with UNHCR policy and guidelines on HIV/AIDS. - Assist in mitigating resettlement or complementary pathways related fraud through oversight (including in-country travel), advice and guidance. - Assist the country operation with group resettlement procedures, including planning, profiling, logistical arrangements, verification and post-verification follow-up. - Maintain regular contact and close cooperation with resettlement countries and partners to ensure effective resettlement delivery and adherence to adequate protection and resettlement standards. - Participate, where appropriate, in country-level discussions with resettlement and complementary pathways countries and partners. - Assist in managing a process to ensure that persons of concern and partners receive up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCR¿s resettlement policies and procedures, as well as on complementary pathways for admission opportunities and procedures. - Assist in the submission of up-to-date and accurate resettlement and complementary pathways statistics, reports and needs assessments to management as required. - Identify and recommend relevant training activities of UNHCR staff and implementing partners. - Assist in communication with communities¿ activities ensuring that persons of concern are made aware of UNHCR¿s resettlement and complementary pathways procedures and have fair and transparent access to and participation in the processes. - Participate, where appropriate, in country-level discussions with resettlement and/or complementary pathways countries and partners. - Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Years of Experience / Degree Level For P1/NOA - 1 year relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or no experience with Graduate degree; or no experience with Doctorate degree Field(s) of Education International Law; International Relations; Political Science; Social Sciences; or other relevant field. (Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential) Certificates and/or Licenses Not specified; Relevant Job Experience Essential Not specified. Desirable Diverse field experience. 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. Functional Skills UN-UN/UNHCR Mandate and Global Strategic Priorities IT-Computer Literacy DM-Database Management PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) PR-Assessment of IDPs Status, Rights, Obligation PR-Statelessness- Principles and Procedures, operational arrangements/assistance MD-HIV/AIDS situation management PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework (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. All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Desired Candidate ProfileTitle of Position: Assistant Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer
Category & Level: National Professional Officer, NOA
UNHCR Manta, Ecuador
Effective date: 1st August 2023
Duration: Until 31 December 2023
(upon medical clearance, academic and reference checks)
THIS POSITION IS OFFERED TO ECUADORIAN NATIONALS ONLY
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
UNHCR operation in Ecuador is fundamentally driven to provide protection and durable solutions UNHCR’s persons of concern such as asylum-seekers, refugees, and stateless through partnership and close collaboration with national authorities as well as non-governmental organizations and communities. Particular attention and specific multi-faceted protection and assistance is often provided within short timeframes and at times little resources in demanding operational environment. The wide palette of activities is principally coordinated from the national office in Quito as well as the field offices, including Quito (Solanda), Esmeraldas, Guayaquil, Ibarra, Tulcán, Ambato, Cuenca, Huaquillas and Lago Agrio.
Ecuador is a destination and transit country for persons in need of international protection. Over the past two decades, Ecuador has been hosting more than 70,095 recognized refugees (mainly Colombians) and lately Ecuador has become a main destination and transit country for Venezuelan refugees and migrants. Ecuador receives the second largest number of Venezuelans after Colombia. Over 2.2 million have arrived in Ecuador since 2016. In 2019 Venezuelans have been arriving in Ecuador at an average of 1,950 people per day, almost
all through the border crossings with Colombia. While 80% of Venezuelans arriving in Ecuador are in transit to
third countries, official estimates are that more than 443,075 are residing in Ecuador.
The Assistant Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer will report to the Senior Protection Officer / Associate Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer and manage the local Resettlement team towards reaching quota objectives, in compliance with UNHCR and local host country requirements; while also maintaining the highest levels of commitment and quality standards.
ELIGIBILITY AND SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
A) English and Spanish are mandatory (B2 level)
B) Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit a technical test.
C) AS PER REGULATIONS, THE POSITION IS OFFERED ONLY TO ECUADORIAN NATIONALS.
D) Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or
as an intern is subject to proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, independently of contract type and duration. The recommended candidate(s) will be required to provide the proof of vaccination prior to recruitment.
E) If you wish to be considered for this INTERNAL/EXTERNAL vacancy, please submit your application according to the following instructions:
- CANDIDATES WITH ACCESS TO THE WORKDAY: In order to apply, you must first create your profile in the WORKDAY system.
- EXTERNAL CANDIDATES: Candidates who do NOT have access to the WORKDAY system should submit their application through UNHCR's official site for applications
WHEN CREATING A CANDIDATE PROFILE IN WORKDAY, PLEASE USE CAPSLOCKS FOR LAST NAME AND NO SPECIAL CHARACTERS (Ñ OR ACCENTS)
CVs WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL. ONLY THOSE APPLICATIONS SENT THROUGH THE SYSTEM WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Functional ClearanceThis position doesn't require a functional clearance
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Additional Qualifications
SkillsDM-Database Management, IT-Computer Literacy, MD-HIV/AIDS situation management, PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD), PR-Assessment of IDPs Status, Rights, Obligation, PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework, PR-Statelessness- Principles and Procedures, operational arrangements/assistance, UN-UN/UNHCR Mandate and Global Strategic Priorities
EducationBachelor of Arts (BA): International Law (Required), Bachelor of Arts (BA): International Relations (Required), Bachelor of Arts (BA): Political Science (Required), Bachelor of Arts (BA): Social Science (Required)
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