Resettlement Associate – G6 – Pn 10023309 - Beirut

2.2 FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT. Describe the accountabilities, responsibilities and authorities associated with the position. Accountability (key results that will be achieved) - Resettlement delivery is needs-based, non-discriminatory and prioritized for refugees most in need of this solution. - UNHCR’s resettlement policies and standards are correctly and coherently applied. - Persons of concern are made aware of UNHCR’s resettlement procedures and have fair and transparent access to and participation in the resettlement process. - Fraud in the resettlement process is promptly identified and addressed. Responsibility - Interview, assess resettlement needs, and process persons identified for resettlement, following established procedures; undertake field missions as required. - Where applicable, review and assess special resettlement cases and prepares individual submissions for presentation to resettlement countries; keep offices informed on the status of special resettlement cases; liaise with offices on case processing and provide advice as required. - Comply with UNHCR’s standard operating procedures on resettlement, ensuring timely action on cases. - Follow up on status of cases from submission to departure; ensure effective in-country communication on the status and follow-up on persons of concern being considered for resettlement; ensure that records on individual cases are kept up-to-date. - Provide persons of concern and partners with up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCR’s resettlement policies and procedures. - Assist in monitoring the quality of submissions, providing the concerned staff with basic guidance and advice. - Manage, maintain and update proGres or Consolidated Online Resettlement Tracking System (CORTS) database and provide technical support. - Coordinate travel and departure arrangements for refugees accepted for resettlement. - Organize logistical support for governments undertaking resettlement missions. - Maintain accurate resettlement statistics as well as up-to-date records on individual cases; assist in the preparation of reports. - Assist in assessing resettlement needs, preparing a strategy and budget for resettlement activities and monitoring expenditures. - Provide administrative support for resettlement-related training activities. - 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 through oversight (including in-country travel), advice and guidance). Authority - Recommend cases that are eligible for resettlement consideration. - Provide counselling to persons of concern.