Job Title: Field Assistant
Organisation: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
(UNHCR)
(UNHCR)
Position Number: 10016827
Reports to: Field Officer
Vacancy Notice: 015/2016
Duty Station: Uganda
Post Grade: GL4
About UNHCR:
The
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on
December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. UNHCR’s mandate under
the Statute of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
is to lead and co-ordinate action for international protection to refugees;
seek permanent solutions for the problems of refugees and safeguard refugee
rights and well-being. UNHCR has an additional mandate concerning issues of
statelessness, as it is given a designated role under Article 11 of the 1961 Convention
on the Reduction of Statelessness.
Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on
December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. UNHCR’s mandate under
the Statute of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
is to lead and co-ordinate action for international protection to refugees;
seek permanent solutions for the problems of refugees and safeguard refugee
rights and well-being. UNHCR has an additional mandate concerning issues of
statelessness, as it is given a designated role under Article 11 of the 1961 Convention
on the Reduction of Statelessness.
Job Summary: The UNHCR Field Assistant performs a variety
of functions related to Field activities within the office. The supervisor will
exercise close control and regular review of the work processes and provides
regular advice and guidance. The incumbent will keep 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.
of functions related to Field activities within the office. The supervisor will
exercise close control and regular review of the work processes and provides
regular advice and guidance. The incumbent will keep 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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assist in administrative tasks as required
such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and
assisting them during field missions. - Serve as an 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. - Work in close coordination with implementing
partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision of
assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR. - Undertake other relevant duties as required.
Key Performance Indicator: UNHCR office has sufficient administrative
and local support for the field activities thus better able to meet the needs
of persons of concern.
and local support for the field activities thus better able to meet the needs
of persons of concern.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations
UNHCR Field Assistant career placement should have completed Secondary
education with post-secondary training/certificate in Business
Administration, Law, Political Science or related field. - At least three years’ previous job experience
relevant to the function. - Computer skills.
- Excellent knowledge of English and working
knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
How to Apply:
All
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their applications,
under confidential cover to: Senior Admin/Finance Officer, UNHCR Representation
in Uganda via E-mail quoting the above vacancy notice and position number:
[email protected].
Interested candidates who meet the above criteria should submit their applications,
under confidential cover to: Senior Admin/Finance Officer, UNHCR Representation
in Uganda via E-mail quoting the above vacancy notice and position number:
[email protected].
Deadline: 7th July, 2016
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