Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Associate Field Officer is normally supervised by the Snr Field Coordinator or Field Officer or Head of Sub-Office/Field Office depending on the structure of the Office. S/he may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the country/regional programme(s). UNHCR Manual, programme and protection objectives, Operations Plans, UN and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules and regulations will guide the work of the incumbent. The incumbent may supervise some support staff. S/he has daily contacts with staff in the various field offices and with the functional units at the Country/Regional Office. S/he also has close liaison with a range of local civilian and military authorities and counterparts in NGOs and UN agencies to discuss matters of common interest.
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
- Identify vulnerable groups or individuals who may need special attention or special arrangements and make recommendations on the needs of different groups of refugees.
- Assess protection and assistance needs of refugees and asylum-seekers in the region and monitor implementation of refugee assistance programmes.
- In co-ordination with implementing partners, handle the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.
- Provide inputs for project submissions and periodic narrative and financial reports for the annual programme.
- Develop and maintain relations with local authorities ensuring smooth negotiations in all aspects of UNHCR's mandate for the benefit of refugees.
- Monitor the security situation in the area and intervene as appropriate with the local authorities.
- Submit recommendation for protection interventions to the designated officer. - Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern.
- Approve expenditures within the DOAP. - Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level For P2/NOB - 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree Field(s) of Education Law, Political Sciences or other relevant field. (Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential) Certificates and/or Licenses UNHCR Protection Learning Programme. UNHCR Operations Management Learning Programme. (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential Field experience. Desirable Knowledge of refugee law. Good knowledge of UNHCR's programmes.
Functional Skills
IT-Computer Literacy PG-UNHCR's Programmes (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
Field experience as an associate field/Protection Officer either in a refugee or IDP setting is essential. She/he should have an ability to relate to partners and individuals and to build and manage good work relationship. Fluency in French is essential.
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):
French
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Desired languages
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Operational context
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Kananga is a small city with an estimated population of 1,000,000. The city lies near the Kasai and Lulua Rivers. A main commercial center, the city now serves as an area producing diamonds, livestock, and large quantities of coffee and cotton. Palm oil, rice, cassava, groundnuts, bananas, and pineapples are also produced and processed in the city. Other industries include brewing and printing. Kananga is a capital state of Kasai Central province, commercial city linked by around 1.300 kms of road to Kinshasa via Kikwit and Tshikapa. Theliaison between Kananga and Kinshasa is a assured by UNHAS flights. There were 2 flights per week.
There is also a possibility to reach Kananga from Kinshasa through Tshikapa. The areas of coverage of peration is so large. UNHCR operates in five provinces across the Kasai region. The road conditions are so bad. We
need at least 8 hours to complete 200 km. With MONUSCO’s withdrawal, there are no adequate medical facilities in the town. Since the outbreak of the Covid 19 crisis, the Kananga health zone has recorded 886 cases with 29 deaths. Kananga has the main active airport for humanitarian and commercial flights in the Region. International staff resides in commercial accommodation. There are limited medical facilities in Kananga, but Air ambulance evacuation can be organized for life-threatening emergencies during the daytime. Candidates with conditions requiring regular treatment or medical supervision should be appropriately advised. Malaria is common in the region due to the high presence of mosquitoes.
Telephone networks are not very reliable, but the Office has Wi-Fi and PAMA. Kananga is currently a security level 3 duty station.
Additional Qualifications
Skills
FO-Operational activities in hardship duty stations, MG-Field Operations Management, PR-Assessment of IDPs Status, Rights, Obligation, PR-Durable Solutions/Comprehensive Solutions Strategies implementation, PR-Principles and procedures, operational arrangements, assistance for returnees
Education
BA: Law (Required), BA: Political Science (Required)
Certifications
HCR Protection Learning Program - UNHCR, Programme Management (PM) 1 - UNHCR
Work Experience
Annual Budget OL in Operation/Office, Number of Persons of Concern Served, Number of Workforce in Operation/Work Setting, Workforce to Supervise, Working with Persons of Concern: Internally Displaced Persons, Working with Persons of Concern: Returned IDPs, Working with Persons of Concern: Returned Refugees
Competencies
Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Judgement & decision making, Organizational awareness, Political awareness, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaboration
UNHCR Salary Calculator
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Compendium
Add. 3 to Bi-annual Compendium 2022 - Part B
Additional Information
Functional clearance
This position doesn't require a functional clearance
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The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing, training or any other fees).
Closing date of receipt of applications: 16 March 2023 (midnight Geneva time)
