Assistant Field Officer – Noa – P.n. 10025972 - Tripoli

   The Assistant 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 of the post might have direct supervisory role for one or more 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.   Field unit in North Lebanon is responsible for the implementation of cash based intervention programs, such as multi purpose cash, which includes coordination and management of identification of cash beneficiaries, distribution of ecards as well as related activities. Field unit carries out monitoring of situation and identification of needs of persons of concern. The incumbent of the post will contribute to the analysis of the situation and development of response actions.  The incumbent of the post might also have coordination functions and might act as a coordinator for Basic Assistance Sector in the North, which among coordination function will also include emergency response when needed. While performing these functions, the incumbent of the post will be required to communicate and liaise with wide range of stakeholders, including other sector leads, partners, community leaders and persons of concern.   2.2FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT. Describe the accountabilities, responsibilities and authorities associated with the position.  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)   - Assess the needs of persons of concern in the AoR and formulate project submissions in collaboration with district authorities and implementing partners. -Promote and monitor the implementation of assistance projects. - Report regularly on rate of flow of new arrivals and estimate expected influx based on interviews with persons of concern. -In co-ordination with implementing partners, assist with the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR. -Keep track of cases of detention; register applicants for voluntary repatriation and family reunion. - Assist in the preparation of monthly sectoral reports and submit material for preparation of periodic project monitoring reports and year-end reports. - Undertake other relevant duties as required. Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)   - Submit recommendation for protection interventions to the designated officer. - Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern.