Entry Level UN Resettlement Assistant (Senior Receptionist) Job Careers – United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Job Title: Resettlement Assistant (Senior Receptionist)
Organisation: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda
Position Number: UNOPS 27
Vacancy Notice Number: UNOPS-030/2018
Reports to: Senior Resettlement Officer
Post Grade: LICA4
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.
Job Summary: Overall Resettlement co-ordination and management in Uganda is under the authority and supervision of the Senior Resettlement Officer, Julia Zajkowski. Routine management of resettlement activities is primarily accomplished through two Resettlement Officers who divide responsibilities along geographic lines. The Resettlement Officer in Kampala (Gemma Woods), manages and supports resettlement activities in the urban center of Kampala and covers Sub Office Hoima and Sub-Offices in Northern Uganda (Adjumani, Arua, Moyo and Yumbe). The Resettlement Officer in Sub-Office Mbarara (Elizabeth Chege), manages resettlement activities in the settlements of Nakivale, Kyaka, Oruchinga and Rwamwanja.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Conduct interviews with refugees in the resettlement process, taking detailed histories of events in the country of asylum and country of origin
- Assess cases against requirements of 1951 Refugee Convention and resettlement criteria and analyse protection needs, resettlement needs and refugee claims
- Produce high quality and persuasive RRFs for submission to resettlement countries
- Conduct counselling with refugees in the resettlement process, including counselling against fraud
- Update proGres and physical files appropriately with action taken on cases
- Correctly identify and flag cases which require additional support / follow up by other units and refer cases as needed
- Perform any other tasks as required
Key Performance Indicators:
- The Resettlement Associate will be required to complete 5 RRFs per week for submission to the reviewing officer
- Awareness of the importance of preventing fraud and ways to mitigate risks.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in teams;
- Ability to work in stressful situations;
- Ability to conduct assessments and identify protection risks of individuals and groups;
- Awareness of gender issues and how to apply a rights- and community-based approach to identify and respond to specific needs;
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations UNHCR Resettlement Assistant (Senior Receptionist) job opportunity should hold an academic degree in relevant area (e.g. social sciences, law, etc.)
- At least two years of work experience in relevant work area (e.g. conducting social assessments, individual case advocacy, working with refugees in a resettlement context etc.)
- Excellent drafting skills in English is required.
- Knowledge of and/or preparedness to become familiar with and abide by UNHCR’s principles, Code of Conduct and humanitarian goals;
- Knowledge of the international legal framework governing refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons and statelessness;
- Knowledge of UNHCR guidelines on refugee status determination and resettlement.
- Excellent interviewing and counselling skills especially skills interviewing vulnerable persons-highly desirable.
- Excellent drafting and analytical skills;
- Experience giving advice on resettlement guidelines / policy – highly desirable;
- Previous experience in the area of refugee resettlement – conducting refugee resettlement assessments and submissions – highly desirable.
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.
Deadline: 29th April 2018
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