Resettlement Associate - G6 - Hrs011 (Unhcr Contract)

-         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).