Hardship LevelD
Family TypeNon Family with Residential Location
Family TypeNon Family with Residential Location
Residential location (if applicable)
Addis Ababa,Eth Fed Dem Rep
GradeGS5
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeGeneral Service
ReasonRegular > Regular Assignment
Target Start Date2025-02-17
Deadline for ApplicationsFebruary 17, 2025
Standard Job Description
Senior 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.
- Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
- 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 Profile Professional experience:
• The candidate must have at least 4 years' experience in the field of forcibly displaced persons protection, human rights or related fields.
• He/she must have knowledge of and collaboration with the United Nations system, governmental and non-governmental organizations in the context of forcibly displaced persons or humanitarian assistance.
• Proven experience in conducting assessments, developing protection strategies and implementing programs.
• Experience in implementing programmes in managed refugee sites.
• Proven experience working collaboratively with implementing and operational partners
• Previous experience in the application of sensitive participatory analysis of the DGA.
• Previous experience in the implementation of refugee solutions including socio-economic inclusion, local integration and voluntary return.
• Previous experience of CBI activities for people with specific needs.
Language skills:
- Fluency in French is required.
- Knowledge of Arabic and English is an asset.
Technical skills:
• Proficient in data analysis and reporting, with experience in the use of relevant software tools.
• Mastery of the ProGres database, in particular the modules relating to Protection
• Ability to develop and deliver training programmes on protection issues
• Ability to integrate into a multifunctional team
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level): French
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Desired languagesArabic
,English
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Operational context
Additional Qualifications
SkillsCL-Camp Coordination & Camp Management Technical Guidelines and Standards, CL-Camp Coordination and Camp Management, CO-Cross-cultural communication, EM-Mobilization and coordination of partnerships in emergency preparedness and response, FO-Complex field emergency operations, MG-Field Operations Management, PG-Programme Implementation and Partnerships, PR-Managing large influx of Persons of Concern, UN-UN/UNHCR Inter-agency Policies, Standards, Programmes, and Partnerships
Education
CertificationsHCR Learning Program - UNHCR
Work ExperienceAnnual Budget OL in Operation/Office, Number of Persons of Concern Served, Number of Workforce in Operation/Work Setting, Working with Persons of Concern: Refugees
CompetenciesAccountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaboration
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Additional InformationOnly shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to undertake written and or oral test.
Functional clearanceThis position doesn't require a functional clearance