Associate Resettlement Officer Nob

-          Resettlement delivery in the region is needs-based, non-discriminatory and prioritized for refugees most in need of this solution. -          UNHCR’s resettlement policies and standards as outlined in UNHCRs Resettlement Handbook 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 (process and functions undertaken to achieve results). -          Stay abreast of political, legal, social and economic developments that have an impact on the refugee protection environment. -          Assist in implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for promoting the resettlement of persons of concern as protection tool and durable solution in the context of comprehensive solution strategies. -          Assist in the development of regional, sub-regional and country level resettlement strategies and annual resettlement planning exercise. -          Promoting and monitoring the implementation of UNHCR’s global resettlement policies, procedures and guidelines. Propose the development and enhancement of resettlement policy, guidelines for resettlement practices and for reporting and analysis of key data.         -     Guiding and capacitating the country office  operation to prepare consistent and quality resettlement               submissions and clear, coherent and detailed chapters for the Projected Global Resettlement Needs Document.        -      Monitoring resettlement activities to ensure progress against targets, transparency and efficiency in case                       submissions and appropriate follow-up with resettlement countries and other key stakeholders. -          Identify, interview, assess resettlement needs, and process persons identified for resettlement following established procedures; undertake field missions as required; provide counselling to individuals.   -          Assist selection missions by resettlement countries to the country. -          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. Assist the country operation with group resettlement procedures, including planning, profiling, logistical arrangements, verification and post-verification follow-up.  -          Maintain regular contact and close cooperation with resettlement countries and partners to ensure effective resettlement delivery and adherence to adequate protection and resettlement standards. -          Participate, where appropriate, in country-level resettlement discussions on issues of concern with resettlement countries and partners. -          Assist in managing a process to ensure that persons of concern and partners receive up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCR’s resettlement policies and procedures. -          Assist in the submission of up-to-date and accurate statistics, resettlement reports and needs assessments are submitted to management as required. -          Identify, recommend and deliver relevant resettlement and related training activities to UNHCR staff and implementing partners. Contribute to a communications strategy that generates support for UNHCR’s operations from external partners.