Job Title: Associate Physical Site Planner
Organisation: United
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to:
Senior Site Planner or Senior Programme Officer or Head of Office
Senior Site Planner or Senior Programme Officer or Head of Office
Post Grade: P2
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.
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 Associate Physical Site Planner will work
in close coordination with other colleagues in the field, in particular working
in protection, health, community services, water and sanitation. In addition to
physical planning, the incumbent may also assist with the functions in the
areas of shelter, infrastructure, and site selection and construction management
support. The incumbent liaises and co-ordinates UNHCR construction related
activities within the area of responsibility (AoR), in accordance with UNHCR
policies and priorities and maintains contacts with the local officials and
implementing partners to discuss and share information on the assessment of
infrastructure conditions in refugee-hosting areas.
in close coordination with other colleagues in the field, in particular working
in protection, health, community services, water and sanitation. In addition to
physical planning, the incumbent may also assist with the functions in the
areas of shelter, infrastructure, and site selection and construction management
support. The incumbent liaises and co-ordinates UNHCR construction related
activities within the area of responsibility (AoR), in accordance with UNHCR
policies and priorities and maintains contacts with the local officials and
implementing partners to discuss and share information on the assessment of
infrastructure conditions in refugee-hosting areas.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Coordinate and consolidate UNHCR construction related activities, in
accordance with UNHCR policies and priorities. - Act a focal point on all matters related to construction activities
amongst different sectors within UNHCR and between UNHCR and Partners. - Assess infrastructure conditions in refugee-hosting areas and assess
how and to what extend those conditions are effected by the presence of
refugees. - Plan, design and coordinate refugee camp layouts.
- Update existing refugee camps to match the existing situation.
- Supervise and monitor the implementation of construction projects
administered by UNHCR under AoR. - Prepare consolidated reports on construction related activities of
sites within the AoR. - Develop and maintain liaison with specialized institutions, NGOs,
bilateral and multilateral agencies, donors and other institutions to
enhance technical activities in the related areas implemented in the
locations under the AoR. - Perform other related duties, as required.
Key Performance Indicators:
UNHCR’s country
operation has sufficient support in the field of site planning and thus better
able to meet the needs of persons of concern.
operation has sufficient support in the field of site planning and thus better
able to meet the needs of persons of concern.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations UNHCR Associate Physical
Site Planner job opportunity should hold an undergraduate degree
(equivalent of a BA/BS) in one of the civil engineering discipline with
courses on physical planning, construction management, infrastructure
development or any other related subjects plus minimum 3 years of relevant
professional working experience. Graduate degree (equivalent of a
Master’s) plus 2 years or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) plus 1
year of previous relevant work experience may also be accepted. - Good knowledge of basic computer software including engineering
design tools. - Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if
not English. - Previous experience in all disciplines of civil engineering, rural
settlement development, emergency management and environmental planning,
and ability making the linkages to rehabilitation and development
programmes will be an added advantage. - Previous professional experience in the areas of rural development,
natural resources and environmental management. - Familiarity with and Field exposure to UNHCR programme planning and
implementation and on humanitarian operations. - Knowledge of additional UN languages.
- Competencies:
Accountability, Teamwork & Collaboration, Communication, Commitment to
Continuous Learning, Client & Result Orientation, Organizational
Awareness, Analytical Thinking, Innovation and Creativity, Planning and
Organizing
How to Apply:
All interested
candidates 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.
candidates 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 October 2018
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