Field Associate (On Replacement Capacity) - Unhcr Fta - G6 - 10020712 - Qobayat, Lebanon

The Field Unit in Qobayat is responsible to conduct regular field monitoring missions to informal settlements and other locations where UNHCR persons of concern reside. During field missions, field staff carry out general profiling of the location, identify individual and community level needs and make relevant referrals, provide counselling and information to refugees. Field Unit implements Multi-Purpose Cash Program through joint card distribution with WFP, follows up on individual card management referrals, conducts post distribution monitoring and other activities. Furthermore, Field Unit is actively involved in needs assessment and response to local emergency situations such as eviction, extreme weather situations, etc. Finally, field unit staff actively coordinate and support other departments, in particular protection unit, in implementation of community based protection activities, including participatory assessment, community activities, etc. The incumbent keeps frequent internal contacts with staff members in the same duty station to exchange information, to establish understanding of respective needs; to ensure provision of services and resolution of problems and with the external contacts generally with officials of national and international institutions, leaders of the refugee community, local population and/or Implementing Partners (IPs) on subject matters which may be of importance to the Organization.  Accountability (key results that will be achieved) UNHCR’s policies, standards and procedures are constantly and coherently applied in the area of responsibility (AoR). The needs of persons of concern in the AoR are assessed and analysed in a participating manner and using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective to form a firm basis for planning.   Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results) Monitor the situation in the AoR, collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor accordingly. Monitor the implementation of UNHCR programme including the delivery of all assistance items and monitoring of infrastructure. Undertake regular visits to various sites in order to assess needs of persons of concern, with particular attention to vulnerable groups. Keep regular contacts with local authorities and implementing partners as requested by supervisor. Act as interpreter when required. Contribute to the preparation of status and progress reports by providing info, preparing tables, etc. Assist in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them during field missions. Inform and act on the reports received on persons of concern within the refugee community or from the local authorities. In coordination with implementing partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR. Undertake other relevant duties as required.   Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results) Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern. Represent UNHCR in physical monitoring of projects.