Hardship LevelH (no hardship)
Family TypeFamily
Residential location (if applicable)
GradePR5
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeProfessional
ReasonRegular > Regular Assignment
Remote work acceptedNo
Target Start Date2023-04-26
Job Posting End DateMay 15, 2023
Standard Job DescriptionDeputy Representative Organizational Setting and Work Relationships Direct supervision and guidance is received from the Representative. Advice and operational support may also be provided by the Director/Deputy Director of the Bureau and by other senior staff in the Bureau (Head of Desk, Legal Advice Unit, and Resource Management Unit) and in the support Divisions at Headquarters. The incumbent will also refer to policies, standards, rules and regulations which are in force within UNHCR. Regular contacts with Representative and staff at Headquarters and in the field, to consult, discuss operational issues, and to seek common grounds for solutions on activities and programmes of importance to UNHCR and with persons on matters of great importance to UNHCR¿s programmes. These contacts may include heads of national/ international organizations, embassies, UN agencies, and high officials/ ministers in the national government. UNHCR is well integrated into the UN Resident Coordinator System. Decisions taken directly influence the design and operation of all of UNHCR¿s activities in the country of accreditation. Proposals will have a substantive effect on UNHCR¿s policy on a wide range of issues in the country programmes. Errors lead to significant damage to UNHCR¿s major objectives in terms of time, quality, and money in the country and will have a major negative impact on the safety of refugees and other persons of concern. The Office¿s overall credibility and the safety of its staff may also suffer. 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 legal protection advice and guidance on matters of doctrine and policy to Representative, the Heads of Offices and protection staff in the country. - Provide advice and support to offices in the country operation on specific issues/problems faced related to asylum, refugee protection and assistance, including access to territory, access to RSD and asylum procedures, non-refoulement adequate reception and the implementation of durable solutions, including developing a Protection Management Framework for each national office. - Provide legal and programme related advice and guidance to offices in the country on developing and maintaining fair and effective asylum regimes in accordance with international standards and norms, especially with regard to national asylum/refugee legislation and the building of local protection capacity. - Provide legal and programme related advice and guidance on matters relating to the issue of asylum and migration to the Representative and offices in the country with particular emphasis on the problems of trafficking and smuggling. - Provide guidance and leadership related to the implementation of the Age, Gender Diversity Mainstreaming (AGDM) Participatory Assessments in sub-region and ensure the follow up on any identified gaps related to the reception and integration systems and structures in the region with relevant stakeholders. - Keep abreast of and analyse trends and key issues related to legal protection and assistance in the country, including preparing strategy and position papers with policy recommendations on specific protection, assistance and durable solutions related issues relevant to the country. - Directly supervise Protection and Programme sections and develop operations plan in accordance with the organizational policies and operational strategies. - Assist the Representative in the promotion of UNHCR strategic goals and objectives in the country, monitoring of the overall progress towards achieving them and in managing the Representation country office. - Ensure that appropriate security measures are in place to protect staff, and that the country operation complies with UN MOSS/MORSS staff security rules, guidelines and procedures. - Serve as OIC of the Country Office when the Representative is on mission or leave. - Any other duties as may be required or assigned by the Representative. - Represent UNHCR in the meetings and fora related to the functions. - Enforce local compliance with UNHCR¿s global protection, programme, finance and human resources and security policies and standards. - Authorize payments as per the organization¿s Delegation of Authority Plan (DOAP) and in accordance with UN/UNHCR rules and procedures. - Modify operational projects and reallocate funds, within the approved budgets and in respect of donor earmarking. - Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level For P5 - 12 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 11 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 10 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree Field(s) of Education Business Administration; International Relations; Law; Political Science; Social Science; Human Resources Management; or other relevant field. (Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential) Certificates and/or Licenses HCR Learning Prog; HCR Managing Operatns Lrng Prg; HCR Protection Learning Prg; (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential - A high level of skill in management of broad programmes, political decision making and negotiating. Desirable - Completion of UNHCR training programmes, such us Protection Learning Programme, Operations Management Learning Programme. - Knowledge of geo-political realities and their socio-cultural implications. Functional Skills *MG-Field Operations Management *UN-UN/UNHCR Inter-agency Policies, Standards, Programmes, and Partnerships *UN-UN/UNHCR Mandate and Global Strategic Priorities *PG-Programme Management (programme cycles and reporting standards) UN-Analysis of geo-political realities and their socio-cultural implications *MG-Political Decision Making (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 Profile Advanced understanding of refugee protection. - Outstanding drafting and writing skills, and experience of public speaking and media interviews. - Advanced understanding of UNHCR’s program and budgetary system, its risk management system, and its administrative and financial rules and processes. - Experience in resource mobilization, donor relations, private sector fundraising, and partnerships. - Good understanding of how headquarters and regional bureaus function in view of the wide interest from different stakeholders in connection with asylum policies in Australia and the Pacific region.
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):
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Operational context
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MCO Australia covers 16 countries, including Australia itself, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and 13 small Pacific Island States that historically have seen few refugees yet increasingly are on the front lines of global climate displacement.
The Office is a small one, comprising some 14 staff plus affiliate personnel in Canberra, and one position based in Papua New Guinea’s Capital Port Moresby.
Originally established in the late 1950s in Sydney, MCO Australia has long had an advocacy and policy-advice orientation. It works closely with governmental and non-governmental sectors in Australia and New Zealand in refugee resettlement and conducts advocacy including in areas such as asylum policy and immigration detention. Since 2019 it has been operationally engaged in the search for solutions for people subject to Australia’s ‘offshore processing’ arrangements. In 2021, after a 9-year hiatus, it reestablished a presence in Papua New Guinea – home to the largest refugee and IDP populations in the South Pacific region. And in 2023 it has been exploring stepped-up engagement in the Pacific, where climate-related displacement and other risks are growing and provide an important entry point for UNHCR.
Donor relations, resource mobilization, and vigorous engagement in Australia and New Zealand in particular with a wide range of civil society organizations, refugee advocates, parliamentarians, human rights groups, legal sector groups, academic organizations, state and municipal leaders and others are becoming increasingly central areas of the MCOs work – in parallel with its important protection agenda. The MCO works closely with a national fund-raising partner, Australia for UNHCR – which in turn has recently established Aotearoa New Zealand for UNHCR.
Canberra is an H duty station with a wide range of accommodation available and a plentiful choice of schools, medical facilities, shops and restaurants. UNHCR’s Office is located in central Canberra to the north of Lake Burley Griffin. Known as Australia’s Bush Capital, Canberra itself is approximately 3 hours by road from Sydney, and two hours to the coast. There are no significant crime or safety issues. The MCO’s area of geographical coverage is among the largest of any UNHCR office – extending from the Indian Ocean in the West to the Small Island States of the southern Pacific in the East. With the exception of one staff member based in Papua New Guinea’s Port Moresby, MCO staff are based in Canberra.
Additional Qualifications
Skills
EducationBA: Business Administration (Required), BA: Human Resources Management (Required), BA: International Relations (Required), BA: Law (Required), BA: Political Science (Required), BA: Social Science (Required)
CertificationsHCR Learning Program - UNHCR, HCR Protection Learning Program - UNHCR, Programme Management (PM) 1 - UNHCR
Work Experience
CompetenciesAccountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making, Leadership, Managing performance, Managing resource, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Stakeholder management, Strategic planning & visions, Teamwork & collaboration
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Functional clearanceThis position doesn't require a functional clearance