Resettlement Assistant needed in Ruyigi, Burundi

Resettlement Assistant, Ruyigi, Burundi
 
Closing date: Monday, 19 February 2024

Hardship Level: D

Family Type: Non Family with Residential Location

Family Type: Non Family with Residential Location

Residential location (if applicable): Nairobi (CO), Kenya

Grade: GS4

Staff Member / Affiliate Type: General Service

Reason: Regular > Regular Assignment

Remote work accepted: No

Target Start Date: 2024-02-21

Job Posting End Date: February 19, 2024

Standard Job Description: Resettlement Assistant

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

A Resettlement Assistant position is typically located at Multi-Country Office, Branch Office or Field Office. Under supervision, the incumbent’s primary role is to assist the supervisor in effective resettlement delivery of a given UNHCR Office in accordance with the UNHCR Resettlement Handbook, UNHCR Manual and relevant policy papers and publications. The incumbent provides important clerical and administrative support to resettlement operations and may occasionally take part in assessing cases for resettlement and conducting interviews. S/he maintains frequent contacts with the supervisor, relevant colleagues within the same Office to exchange information and discuss issues on resettlement cases. Some limited contacts and communication at a working level are required with Embassy / Immigration Officials of resettlement countries, IOM as well as with other operating partners regarding resettlement issues.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties

 Prepare written documentation for resettlement submission; ensure that records / files of individual cases are updated in a systematic and timely manner.
 Assess and review individual resettlement cases and prepare individual / group submission for scrutiny by the supervisor.
 Follow-up on cases from time of submission to final decision and departure.
 Comply with UNHCR’s standard operating procedures on resettlement, ensuring timely action on cases.
 Assist in logistical arrangements of selection missions by resettlement countries.
 Coordinate travel and departure arrangements for refugees accepted for resettlement.
 Assist in maintaining and updating proGres or Consolidated Online Resettlement Tracking System (CORTS) database. eEMM7u9 u3B9a
 Occasionally, assist in carrying out preliminary interviews and initial assessments, to process refugees for resettlement following established procedures.
 Occasionally, provide counselling to persons of concern (PoC).
 Provide administrative support for resettlement-related training activities, including organization of resettlement workshops and meetings as required.
 Assist in maintaining accurate resettlement statistics as well as up-to-date records on individual cases; assist in the preparation of reports.
 Draft / type routine correspondence to Field Offices / Multi-Country Offices / Headquarters.
 Systematically apply an Age, Gender and Diversity perspective in all aspects of the resettlement process; comply with UNHCR policy and guidelines on HIV/AIDS.
 Assist in mitigating resettlement fraud by reporting suspected fraud.
 Provide counselling to PoC.
 Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
 Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience

Years of Experience / Degree Level

G4 – 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education

Not applicable

Certificates and/or Licenses

International Relations, International Law

(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

Not specified

Desirable

Good knowledge of resettlement issues and UNHCR resettlement policies and operational applications.

Completion of UNHCR specific learning/training activities.

Functional Skills

PR-Refugee Resettlement programs

PR-Resettlement Anti-Fraud Policy and Procedures

CO-Cross-cultural communication

UN-Analysis of geo-political realities and their socio-cultural implications

(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements

For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.

For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.

For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

Desired Candidate Profile: Experience with resettlement refugee movement, initial case identification, and post-submission follow-up.

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Operational context: Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:: Nature of Position:: Living and Working Conditions:: Additional Qualifications: Skills

CO-Cross-cultural communication, PR-Refugee Resettlement programs, PR-Resettlement Anti-Fraud Policy and Procedures, UN-Analysis of geo-political realities and their socio-cultural implications

Education

Certifications

International Law – Other, International Relations –

OtherWork Experience

Competencies: Accountability, Analytical thinking, Change capability & adaptability, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Teamwork & collaboration

UNHCR Salary Calculator: https://icsc.un.org/Home/SalaryScales

Compendium: Additional Information: Functional clearance: This position doesn’t require a functional clearance

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