GradeGS5
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeGeneral Service
ReasonTemporary > Temporary Assignment/ Appointment
Hardship LevelU (unclassified)
Family TypePending<p></p><p></p>
Residential location (if applicable)
Target Start Date2023-06-01
Target End Date2023-11-30
Job Posting End DateMay 22, 2023
Standard Job DescriptionSenior Field Assistant Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Senior Field Assistant is normally supervised by the (Senior) Field Officer/Associate and performs a variety of functions related to Field activities within the office. The supervisor defines work processes and provides regular advice and guidance. The incumbent keeps frequent internal contacts with staff members in the same duty station to exchange information and with the external contacts generally with officials of national and international institutions, leaders of the refugee community, local population and/or Implementing Partners (IPs) on routine subject matters under the direction of the supervisor. 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 - Assist in monitoring the implementation of UNHCR programme including the delivery of all assistance items and monitoring of infrastructure. - Assist in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them during field missions. - Act as interpreter in the exchange of routine information, contribute to related liaison activities and respond directly to routine queries. - Collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor accordingly. - Keep regular contacts with local authorities and implementing partners as requested by supervisor. - In coordination with implementing partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR. - Follow up, on a regular basis, the overall situation of persons of concern in camps and other areas where they have been accommodated and report accordingly. - Liaise with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern. - Direct incidents and problems to the supervisor when they cannot be resolved at their level. - Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level G5 - 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year 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. Functional Skills *IT-Computer Literacy CO-Drafting and Documentation CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners, Government & Community (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 ProfileThe Senior Field Assistant will work in the Protection Team Unit and be supervised by the Assistant Protection Officer, providing support and performing various functions related to field activities.
The Senior Field Assistant will constantly be in the field, establishing relationships with local stakeholders and implementing activities inherent to a border area office. These activities may include maintaining records, organizing and attending stakeholder meetings, coordinating with other organizations and agencies, and reporting activities to the supervisor.
The incumbent should have experience in Field Work, assisting in protection interventions in humanitarian environments on topics related to Gender-based Violence, Community-Based Protection, Child Protection, Border Monitoring, access to justice and legal aid, interinstitutional coordination, and community interventions. In addition, the Senior Field Assistant should have good planning abilities and organizing skills, multitask, manage competing priorities, and be results-oriented in fast-paced environments.
S/he will provide support in preparing reports, drafting proposals for tools and documents for the protection team, data analysis, and implementing field activities in areas of intervention.
The ideal candidate should be fluent in English and Spanish, have high organizational awareness, be highly motivated to learn continuously, and immerse/navigate through new processes comfortably.
NOTE:
Person interested in applying for this position must be Nationals from Peru or
should be legally present in the country at the time of application, recruitment
and appointment.
Only short-listed candidates will be notified and might be requested to sit a test.
No late applications will be accepted.
Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member is subject to proof of vaccination against Covid-19.
Functional ClearanceThis position doesn't require a functional clearance
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Additional Qualifications
SkillsCL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners, Government & Community, CO-Drafting and Documentation, IT-Computer Literacy
Education
CertificationsHCR Learning Program - UNHCR
Work Experience
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