Job Title: Assistant Field Officer
Organisation: United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Position No.: 10026739
Vacancy Notice: 30/2016
Reports to: Senior Field
Coordinator
Coordinator
Duty Station: Yumbe, Uganda
Post Grade: NOA
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 Assistant
Field Officer will receive indirect guidance from other sections and units
relevant to the country/regional programme(s). UNHCR Manual, programme and
protection objectives, Operations Plans, UN and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules
and regulations will guide the work of the incumbent. S/he has daily contacts
with staff in the various field offices and with the functional units at the
Country/Regional Office. The incumbent will serve as a close liaison with a
range of local civilian and military authorities and counterparts in NGOs and
UN agencies to discuss matters of common interest.
Field Officer will receive indirect guidance from other sections and units
relevant to the country/regional programme(s). UNHCR Manual, programme and
protection objectives, Operations Plans, UN and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules
and regulations will guide the work of the incumbent. S/he has daily contacts
with staff in the various field offices and with the functional units at the
Country/Regional Office. The incumbent will serve as a close liaison with a
range of local civilian and military authorities and counterparts in NGOs and
UN agencies to discuss matters of common interest.
Key Duties and
Responsibilities:
Responsibilities:
- Assess the needs of persons of concern in
the AoR and formulate project submissions in collaboration with district
authorities and implementing partners. - Actively promote and monitor the
implementation of assistance projects. - Report regularly on rate of flow of new
arrivals and estimate expected influx based on interviews with persons of
concern. - Work in close co-ordination with
implementing partners, assist with the reception, registration and
provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR. - Keep track of cases of detention; register
applicants for voluntary repatriation and family reunion. - Offer support in the preparation of
monthly sectoral reports and submit material for preparation of periodic
project monitoring reports and year-end reports. - Undertake other relevant duties as
required
Key Performance Indicators:
- UNHCR policies, standards and procedures
are constantly and coherently applied in the area of responsibility (AoR).
- The needs of persons of concern in the AoR
are assessed and analysed in a participating manner and using an Age,
Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective to form a firm basis for planning.
Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations
UNHCR Assistant Field Officer career opportunity should hold a good
University degree in Law, Political Sciences or related fields. - At least two years of previous relevant
work experience. - Excellent knowledge of English and working
knowledge of another 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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