- Carry out preliminary interviews and initial assessments, to process refugees for resettlement following established procedures.- 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.- Provide persons of concern with up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCR’s resettlement policies and procedures.- Comply with UNHCR’s standard operating procedures on resettlement, ensuring timely action on cases.- Follow up on cases from time of submission to final decision and departure; ensure effective in-country communication on the status and follow-up on persons of concern being considered for resettlement.- Assist in maintaining and updating 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.- Provide administrative support for resettlement-related training activities, including organization of resettlement workshops and meetings as required.- Maintain 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 / Regional 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.
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please submit your letter of motivation and P11 Form by e-mail with the job code number and position title in the subject line
to: lebbeprg@unhcr.org by Wednesday March 19, 2014 The Personal History Form (P11) is available at the following link:
http://www.unhcr.org/recruit/P11_UNHCR.doc No late applications will be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. UNHCR does not charge a fee
at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).UNHCR strongly encourage qualified female
applicants for this position. UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities, and that staff members are able to keep
an appropriate balance between work and private life. UNHCR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals
from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
Education: Completion of University Degree in relevant field (law, social sciences or related field). Certificate/training in International Law, International Relations or related fields required.
- Job Experience: 4 years of job experience relevant to the functions.
- Fluency in English and Arabic, with working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
- Job Experience: 4 years of job experience relevant to the functions.
- Fluency in English and Arabic, with working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Excellent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No