UN Field Associate Job Placements – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Job Title:       Field Associate
Organisation: United Nations
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Position No.: 10007918
Vacancy Notice: 032/2017
Reports to: Senior Field
Officer /  Head of Office
Duty Station: Uganda
Post Grade: GL6
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.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·        
The Field Associate will monitor the situation
in the AoR, collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to
the supervisor accordingly. 

Monitor the implementation of UNHCR programme
including the delivery of all assistance items and monitoring of
infrastructure.
·        
Conduct regular visits to various sites in order
to assess needs of persons of concern, with particular attention to vulnerable
groups.
·        
Keep regular contacts with local authorities and
implementing partners as requested by supervisor.
·        
Serve as an interpreter when required.
·        
Actively contribute to the preparation of status
and progress reports by providing info, preparing tables, etc.
·        
Assist in administrative tasks as required such
as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them
during field missions.
·        
The jobholder will also inform and act on the
reports received on persons of concern within the refugee community or from the
local authorities.
·        
Work in liaison with implementing partners,
assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of
concern to UNHCR.
·        
Perform any other relevant duties as required.
Key Performance Indicators:
·        
UNHCRs 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. Authority
(decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results).
·        
Negotiate with local authority counterparts,
partners and populations of concern.
·        
Represent UNHCR in physical monitoring of
projects.



Qualifications, Skills and
Experience:
·        
The ideal candidate for the United Nations UNHCR
Field Associate job opportunity should 
have completed Secondary Education with post-secondary
training/certificate in Business Administration, Law, Political Science or
related field.
·        
At least six years of previous job experience
relevant to the function.
·        
Good computer skills.
·        
Excellent knowledge of English and working
knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
·        
Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or
specific training relevant to functions of the position is desired
·        
Prior UNHCR field experience 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.
Deadline: 18th December 2017
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