Job Title: Field Assistant
Organisation: United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Position No.: 10026762
Vacancy Notice: 30/2016
Reports to: Field
Officer/Associate
Officer/Associate
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.
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 Field
Assistant performs a variety of
functions related to Field activities within the office. The supervisor
exercises close control and regular review of the 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.
Assistant performs a variety of
functions related to Field activities within the office. The supervisor
exercises close control and regular review of the 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.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- 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. - The incumbent will 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 Indicators: UNHCR
office has sufficient administrative and local support for the field activities
thus better able to meet the needs of persons of concern.
office has sufficient administrative and local support for the field activities
thus better able to meet the needs of persons of concern.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations
UNHCR Field Assistant job placement should have secondary education with
post-secondary training/certificate in Business Administration, Law, Political
Science or related field. - At least three years of previous job
experience - Good computer skills.
- Excellent knowledge of English and working
knowledge of another relevant UN language. - Excellent knowledge of Aringa is an added
advantage.
How to Apply:
All interested Ugandan nationals who wish to join the United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are
encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions
after reviewing the job details.
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are
encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions
after reviewing the job details.
Deadline: 4th
January, 2017
January, 2017
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