- Act as a primary focal point for a resettlement operations in the region, and monitor the case processing, oversee the communication and address all enquiries regarding individual cases, quota and policy related issues
- Review and assist in processing resettlement submissions from country offices as part of the Hub’s oversight and quality control over resettlement process in MENA region
- Undertake support missions to assist country offices in processing cases, developing or modifying resettlement SOPs, training and capacity building
- Contribute to the HUB’s policies and strategic planning
- Maintain contacts and coordination with the Resettlement Service/DIP at HQ regarding resettlement issues, including case processing, resettlement quotas, resettlement practices and policies
- Coordinate with resettlement counterparts such asIOM, ICRC and resettlement countries as required on resettlement issues and individual cases.
- Compile country of origin information and information on refugee profiles in MENA, and collect and compile situation reports on protection environment in countries of asylum
- Examine resettlement decisions made by resettlement countries, analyze resettlement criteria and trends and update the relevant policies, accordingly.
- Assist in the preparations and coordination for the Regional Resettlement Meetings and other meetings, as required, and prepare summery reports and follow up on recommendations
- Contribute to the capacity building of resettlement staff in country offices in the region
- Promote mechanisms for preventing fraud in resettlement including sensitizations of the refugee population on the consequences of fraudulent representation
- Assist in and oversee processing of cases for evacuation to the ETFs.
Report on resettlement activities including timely and accurate provision of resettlement statistics
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
Send your resume and cover letter stating in the subject "Senior Resettlement Assistant"
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
University Degree in International Law, International Relations, Political Sciences or related fields required
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Basic
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No