Accountability1. UNHCR’s protection policies, standards and doctrine are consistently and coherently applied.2. Persons of concern to UNHCR are adequately received in the office, treated with dignity, kept informed and encouraged to participate actively in matters relating to their protection.3. The specific needs and protection issues facing persons of concern are identified in an accurate and timely manner.Responsibility1. Meet authorized personnel at designated field locations, travels with them and serves as a guide;2. Act as interpreter in the exchange of routine information, contributes to related liaison activities and responds directly to routine queries;3. Collects data and other information on development and/or subject-matter activities of the country or area;4. Follow up, on a regular basis, the overall situation in refugee settlements and other areas where refugees have been accommodated;5. In co-ordination with the local authorities, monitor the implementation of UNHCR assistance in refugee settlements and assist local implementing partners in matters pertaining to the well-being of refugees;6. Assist supervisor in planning, formulating, and evaluating projects;7. Perform other duties as required.Authority1. When counselling persons of concern, decide on the content of information and advice to be shared.
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 19 November 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. UNHCR is
committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.
Completion of Secondary education courses/ training/ certificate in Business Administration, Social Science, International Law or related field
At least 5 years of related work experience.
Excellent knowledge of Arabic and English. French is an asset.
Strong drafting and analytical skills
Excellent organization, communication and advanced computer skills
2.5 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES.
University degree in Business Administration, Social Science, International Law or related field with 5 years of relevant experience
Experience in Working with Refugees or other Persons of Concern
Experience in working in Field Locations
Communication skills
Computer skills
Completion of Secondary education courses/ training/ certificate in Business Administration, Social Science, International Law or related field
At least 5 years of related work experience.
Excellent knowledge of Arabic and English. French is an asset.
Strong drafting and analytical skills
Excellent organization, communication and advanced computer skills
2.5 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES.
University degree in Business Administration, Social Science, International Law or related field with 5 years of relevant experience
Experience in Working with Refugees or other Persons of Concern
Experience in working in Field Locations
Communication skills
Computer skills
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Excellent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No