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• 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 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.
• 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.
• Perform any other relevant duties as
  required.

• UNHCR’s operations in the area of
  responsibility (AoR) are designed to meet the needs of persons of concern.
• An effective monitoring system of the
  field operations is in place resulting in better service to the persons of
  concern.
• 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.
• Protection incidents and gaps in
  assistance are immediately identified and addressed.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  UNHCR Field Officer job opportunity should hold an undergraduate degree
  (equivalent of a BA/BS) in Law, Political Sciences or related fields plus
  minimum 6 years of previous work experience relevant to the function.
  Graduate degree (equivalent of a Master’s) plus 5 years or Doctorate
  degree (equivalent of a PhD) plus 4 years of previous relevant work experience
  may also be accepted.
• Prior field experience.
• Excellent knowledge of English and working
  knowledge of another UN language.
• Good computer skills.
• Knowledge of refugee law.
• Good knowledge of UNHCR’s programmes.
• UNHCR Protection Learning Programme.
• UNHCR Operations Management Learning
  Programme.
• Personal Competencies:  Accountability, Teamwork & Collaboration,
  Communication, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Client & Result
  Orientation, Organizational Awareness, Empowering and Building Trust, Managing
  Performance, Judgement and Decision Making, Analytical Thinking, Political
  Awareness, Stakeholder Management

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