Responsibility:May include:1. Interview, assess resettlement needs, and process persons identified for resettlement, following established procedures; undertake field missions as required.2. 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.3. Comply with UNHCR’s standard operating procedures on resettlement, ensuring timely action on cases.4. 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.5. Provide persons of concern and partners with up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCR’s resettlement policies and procedures.6. Assist in monitoring the quality of submissions, providing the concerned staff with basic guidance and advice.7. Manage, maintain and update ProGres or Consolidated Online Resettlement Tracking System (CORTS) database and provide technical support.8. Coordinate travel and departure arrangements for refugees accepted for resettlement.9. Organize logistical support for governments undertaking resettlement missions.10. Maintain accurate resettlement statistics as well as up-to-date records on individual cases; assist in the preparation of reports.11. Assist in assessing resettlement needs, preparing a strategy and budget for resettlement activities and monitoring expenditures.12. Provide administrative support for resettlement-related training activities.13. Systematically apply an Age, Gender and Diversity perspective in all aspects of the resettlement process; comply with UNHCR policy and guidelines on HIV/AIDS.14. Assist in mitigating resettlement fraud through oversight (including in-country travel), advice and guidance).
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, please submit your letter of motivation and P11 Form by e-mail with the position title and location in the
subject line to: lebbehrm@unhcr.org by Friday 10 January 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 encourages 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
University Degree in International Law, International Relations or related fields required.
Job Experience: 6 years of job experience relevant to the functions.
Fluency in spoken and written Arabic and English is essential.
Job Experience: 6 years of job experience relevant to the functions.
Fluency in spoken and written Arabic and English is essential.
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Excellent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No