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• Ensure that UNHCR’s operations in the area of
  responsibility (AoR) are designed to meet the needs of persons of concern.
• Ensure an effective monitoring system of the
  field operations is in place resulting in better service to the persons of
  concern.
• Attend to the protection needs of populations
  of concern are met through the application of International and National
  Law, relevant UN/UNHCR protection standards and IASC principles governing
  humanitarian coordination.
• Attend to protection incidents and gaps in
  assistance are immediately identified and addressed.

• Prepare project proposals; draw up plan of
  operation for implementation, including institutional arrangements for
  budgets.
• Assess refugee needs in the various fields of
  assistance and make recommendations for the establishment of projects,
  adjustment or discontinuation of existing projects and advise the Head of
  Office accordingly.
• Closely monitor the implementation of
  projects under the geographical area of responsibility and ensure the
  provisions under the agreements signed with the implementing partners are
  being adhered to.
• Regularly prepare and submit written reports
  on the implementation of projects and the situation in the sites.
• Build and maintain good working relations with
  local government officials, implementing partners and other agencies in
  the area.
• Regularly report immediately on any security
  problems that may occur affecting programme, beneficiaries and the smooth
  running of the operation.
• Provide assistance to UNHCR Technical
  advisers and consultants as well as visitors visiting project sites.

• Represent UNHCR in the Field. 
• Negotiate with local authority counterparts,
  partners and populations of concern.
• Approve expenditures within the DOAP.
• Perform any other relevant duties as required
  by the Senior Field Coordinator or Head of Sub-Office/Field Office

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Field Officer job opportunity
  should hold a University degree in Law, Political Sciences or related
  fields.
• At least eight years of previous relevant
  work experience (6 years with advanced university degree).
• Field experience.
• Excellent knowledge of English. Knowledge of
  another UN language, like Arabic would be an asset since most of the
  refugees speak it;
• Excellent computer skills.
• Working knowledge of refugee law.
• Good knowledge of UNHCR’s programmes.
• Knowledge of UNHCR Protection Learning
  Programme.
• UNHCR Operations Management Learning
  Programme.
• Solid UNHCR field experience including
  Hardship Duty stations is desired ;
• Proven ability to coordinate with other
  Field/sub- Offices, UN Agencies and Government is desired;
• Excellent negotiation skills;
• Ability to manage and supervise field teams
  composed of different profile of staff members;
• On-the-job coaching and mentoring of national
  staff;
• Excellent communication skills and ability to
  establish relations on local level with various stakeholders including
  local authorities, NGOs, community volunteers and etc. 
• Previous experience in guiding and providing
  on the job training to staff  is
  desired
• Prior experience in monitoring and
  implementing UNHCR projects is an added advantage
• Previous experience in conducting needs
  assessment and monitoring progress against achieved results
• Strive to live up to high ethical and
  professional standards.

• Accountability -Level 3
• Teamwork & Collaboration -Level 3
• Communication -Level 3
• Commitment to Continuous Learning -Level 3
• Client & Result Orientation -Level 3
• Organizational Awareness -Level 3
• Empowering and Building Trust -Level 3
• Judgement and Decision Making- Level 3
• Managing Performance -Level 3
• Analytical Thinking -Level 3
• Political Awareness – Level 3
• Stakeholder Management – Level 3

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