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JO# 37898 – Field Assistant – G4 – UNHCR Temporary Appointment - Tyre, Lebanon

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Field Assistant is normally supervised by the Field Officer/Associate and performs a variety of functions related to Field activities within the office. The supervisor exercises close control and regular review of the work processes and provides regular advice and guidance.
The incumbent keeps frequent internal contacts with staff members in the same duty station to exchange information and with the external contacts generally with officials of national and international institutions, leaders of the refugee community, local population and/or Implementing Partners (IPs) on routine subject matters under the direction of the supervisor.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties
- Assist in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them during field missions.
- Act as interpreter in the exchange of routine information, contribute to related liaison activities and respond directly to routine queries.
- Collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor accordingly.
- Keep regular contacts with local authorities and implementing partners as requested by supervisor.
- In coordination with implementing partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.
- Liaise with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern.
- Direct incidents and problems to the supervisor when they cannot be resolved at their level.
- Perform other related duties as required.

Intervention Sectors
Refugees
Location
  • Lebanon
  • South Lebanon
  • Tyr (Sour)
Application Deadline
Salary Range
2000 to 2500 (USD)
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines

Interested qualified candidates meeting the requirements of the Job Description posted online can apply as follows no later than 28 June 2022 Midnight Geneva Time.

This vacancy is administered under RALS.

  

Candidates are invited to apply on-line and complete the mandatory motivation letter.  For help with logging in to the MSRP Portal through the Intranet, or with on-line applications, please contact the Global Service Desk at globalsd@unhcr.org well before the deadline to allow sufficient time for problems to be resolved.  External vacancies are posted on the external UNHCR website and applicants who do not have internal status must apply through the external UNHCR website.  (Please search by JO# or by Location). External candidates are kindly requested to apply the following browsing:  www.unhcr.org – Careers – Career opportunities – Other Opportunities – Vacancies – sort by Location or search by JO #. 

 

Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern is subject to proof of vaccination against Covid-19.


Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.  Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo a written test and/or an interview.

 

UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. UNHCR has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and sexual harassment. Successful candidates will be subject to mandatory UN Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment clearance check prior to receiving an offer. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Experience Requirements
1 to 2 years
Education Degree
High School
Education Degree Details
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree
For G4 - 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education
Not applicable

Certificates and/or Licenses
Business Administration, Law, Political Science
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Not specified

Desirable
Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.

Functional Skills
*IT-Computer Literacy
CO-Drafting and Documentation
CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners, Government & Community
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
None
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No