ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT.

The Snr Field Assistant is normally supervised by the (Snr) Field Officer/Associate and performs a variety of functions related to Field activities within the office. The supervisor defines 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.

2 FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT.

Accountability

• UNHCR office has sufficient administrative and local support for the field activities thus better able to meet the needs of persons of concern.
• UNHCR’s policies, standards and procedures are constantly and coherently applied in the area of responsibility (AoR).

Responsibility

• Assist in monitoring the implementation of UNHCR programme including the delivery of all assistance items and monitoring of infrastructure.
• 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.
• Follow up, on a regular basis, the overall situation of persons of concern in camps and other areas where they have been accommodated and report accordingly.
• Undertake other relevant duties as required.

Authority 

• 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.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED.

• Completion of the Secondary Education with post-secondary training/certificate in Business Administration, Law, Political Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of previous job experience relevant to the function.
• Computer skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES.

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

REQUIRED CROSS- FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES

• Analytical Thinking
• Planning and Organizing
• Stakeholder Management

In order to be considered for this position , candidates are required to complete and submit the NEW UNHCR P11 Form.

Only short listed candidates will be notified.

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply

Candidate Assessments may include a written examination followed by a Competency Based Interview.