3 JOB POSITIONS AT UNHCR Rwanda : ( Deadline : 07 May 2019 )
JOB AT UNHCR Rwanda : Resettlement Assistant under UNOPS : ( Deadline : 07 May 2019 )
Title of Post: Resettlement Assistant under UNOPS
Vacancy Notice: 19/HCR/KGL/VN/023
Post Number UNOPS 15
Duty Station: Karongi
Category and Level: LICA 3
Closing date of application: 2019-05-07
Duration of assignment: Until 31 December 2019
Organizational Context
A Resettlement Assistant is typically located at FieldOffice. Under supervision, the incumbent’s primary role is to assist the supervisor in effective resettlement delivery of a given UNHCR Office in accordance with the UNHCR Resettlement Handbook, UNHCR Manual and relevant policy papers and publications. The Resettlement Assistant provides important clerical and administrative support to resettlement operations and may occasionally take part in assessing cases for resettlement and conducting interviews.
The incumbent maintains frequent contacts with his/her supervisor,relevant colleagues within the same Office to exchange information and discuss issues on resettlement cases. Some limited contacts and communication at a working level are required with Embassy / Immigration Officials of resettlement countries, IOM as well as with other operating partners regarding resettlement issues.
Accountability
UNHCR’s resettlement policies and standards 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.
Suspected fraud in the resettlement process is promptly reported
Responsibility
Prepare written documentation for resettlement submission; ensure that records / files of individual cases are updated in a systematic and timely manner.
Assessand reviews individual resettlement cases and prepare individual / group submission for scrutiny by the supervisor.
Follow-up on cases from time of submission to final decision and departure.
Comply with UNHCR’s standard operating procedures on resettlement, ensuring timely action on cases.
Assist in logistical arrangements of selection missions by resettlement countries.
Coordinate travel and departure arrangements for refugees accepted for resettlement.
Assist in maintaining and updating proGres or Consolidated Online ResettlementTracking System (CORTS) database.
Occasionally, assist in carrying out preliminary interviews and initial assessments, to process refugees for resettlement following established procedures.
Occasionally, provide counseling to persons of concern.
Provide administrative support for resettlement-related training activities, including organization of resettlement workshops and meetings as required.
Assist in maintaining accurate resettlement statistics as well as up-to-date records on individual cases; assist in the preparation of reports.
Draft/ type routine correspondence to Field Offices / Regional Offices /Headquarters.
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 by reporting suspected fraud.
Authority
Provide counseling to persons of concern
Minimum Qualification
Education: Completion of secondary education with certificate. Additional training courses in international relations, international law or relevant fields required.
Job Experience: 2 years of job experience relevant to the functions.
Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
Analytical thinking.
Planning and organizing.
Change Capability and Adaptability
Desirable Qualification and Competencies
Good knowledge of resettlement issues and UNHCR resettlement policies and operational applications.
Completion of UNHCR specific learning/training activities.
Operational Context
Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. No late applications will be accepted.
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 does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). Should you be asked for a fee or a benefit at any stage of this process, please report your concern to UNHCR’s Investigation Service ([email protected]).
JOB AT UNHCR Rwanda : Resettlement Associate under UNOPS : ( Deadline : 07 May 2019 )
Title of Post: Resettlement Associate under UNOPS
Vacancy Notice: 19/HCR/KGL/VN/021
Post Number UNOPS 14
Duty Station: Karongi
Category and Level: LICA-6
Closing date of application: 2019-05-07
Duration of assignment: Until 31 December 2019
Organizational Context
A Resettlement Associate position is typically located in the field Office. Under supervision, the incumbent’s primary role is to assist in providing, in close coordination with concerned sections withinUNHCR as well as external parties such as resettlement countries, IOM and NGOs, a continuous support to resettlement operations by ensuring that resettlement polices are correctly implemented and operations are supported in establishing comprehensive protection and solutions strategies. The Resettlement Associatetakes part in assessing cases for resettlement and conducting interviews as well as monitoring procedural compliance and quality of case submissions. The role of the Resettlement Associate may involve managerial responsibilities in supervising, coaching and training junior staff, and assisting in implementing organisational objectives and priorities
Accountability
Resettlement delivery is needs-based, non-discriminatory and prioritized for refugees most in need of this solution.
UNHCR’s resettlement policies and standards 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
Interview, assess resettlement needs, and process persons identified for resettlement, following established procedures; undertake field missions as required.
Where applicable, review and assess special resettlement cases and prepares individual submissions for presentation to resettlement countries; keep office informed on the status of special resettlement cases; liaise with offices on case processing and provide advice as required.
Comply with UNHCR�s standard operating procedures on resettlement, ensuring timely action on cases.
Followup on status of cases from submission to departure; ensure effective in-country communication on the status and follow-up on persons of concern being considered for resettlement; ensure that records on individual cases are kept up-to-date.
Provide persons of concern and partners with up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCR’s resettlement policies and procedures.
Assist in monitoring the quality of submissions, providing the concerned staff with basic guidance and advice.
Manage, maintain and update proGres or Consolidated Online Resettlement Tracking System(CORTS) database and provide technical support.
Coordinate travel and departure arrangements for refugees accepted for resettlement.
Organizelogistical support for governments undertaking resettlement missions.
Maintain accurate resettlement statistics as well as up-to-date records on individual cases; assist in the preparation of reports.
Assist in assessing resettlement needs, preparing a strategy and budget for resettlement activities and monitoring expenditures.
Provide administrative support for resettlement-related training activities.
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).
Authority
Recommend cases that are eligible for resettlement consideration.
Provide counseling to persons of concern
Minimum Qualification
Education: Completion of secondary education with certificate/training in international law,international relations or related fields required.
Job Experience: 6 years of job experience relevant to the functions.
Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
Analytical thinking.
Planning and organizing.
Stakeholder Management
Desirable Qualification and Competencies
Good knowledge of UNHCR Resettlement policies and operational applications indifferent resettlement countries and situations.
Completion of UNHCR specific learning/training activities (e.g., PLP and RSD/ResettlementLearning Programme, resettlement anti-fraud workshop).
Operational Context
Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. No late applications will be accepted.
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 does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). Should you be asked for a fee or a benefit at any stage of this process, please report your concern to UNHCR�s Investigation Service ([email protected]).
JOB AT UNHCR Rwanda : Resettlement Associate under UNOPS : ( Deadline : 07 May 2019 )
Title of Post: Resettlement Associate under UNOPS
Vacancy Notice: 19/HCR/KGL/VN/022
Post Number UNOPS 13
Duty Station: Kabarore
Category and Level: LICA-6
Closing date of application: 2019-05-07
Duration of assignment: Until 31 December 2019
Organizational Context
A Resettlement Associate position is typically located in the field office. Under supervision, the incumbent’s primary role is to assist in providing, in close coordination with concerned sections withinUNHCR as well as external parties such as resettlement countries, IOM and NGOs, continuous support to resettlement operations by ensuring that resettlement policies are correctly implemented and operations are supported in establishing comprehensive protection and solutions strategies. The Resettlement Associate takes part in assessing cases for resettlement and conducting interviews as well as monitoring procedural compliance and quality of case submissions. The role of the Resettlement Associate may involve managerial responsibilities in supervising, coaching and training junior staff, and assisting in implementing organisational objectives and priorities
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Accountability
Resettlement delivery is needs-based, non-discriminatory and prioritized for refugees most in need of this solution.
UNHCR’s resettlement policies and standards 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
Interview, assess resettlement needs, and process persons identified for resettlement, following established procedures; undertake field missions as required.
Where applicable, review and assess special resettlement cases and prepares individual submissions for presentation to resettlement countries; keep office informed on the status of special resettlement cases; liaise with offices on case processing and provide advice as required.
Comply with UNHCR’s standard operating procedures on resettlement, ensuring timely action on cases.
Followup on status of cases from submission to departure; ensure effective in-country communication on the status and follow-up on persons of concern being considered for resettlement; ensure that records on individual cases are kept up-to-date.
Provide persons of concern and partners with up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCR’s resettlement policies and procedures.
Assist in monitoring the quality of submissions, providing the concerned staff with basic guidance and advice.
Manage, maintain and update proGres or Consolidated Online Resettlement Tracking System(CORTS) database and provide technical support.
Coordinate travel and departure arrangements for refugees accepted for resettlement.
Organize logistical support for governments undertaking resettlement missions.
Maintain accurate resettlement statistics as well as up-to-date records on individual cases; assist in the preparation of reports.
Assist in assessing resettlement needs, preparing a strategy and budget for resettlement activities and monitoring expenditures.
Provide administrative support for resettlement-related training activities.
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).
Authority
Recommend cases that are eligible for resettlement consideration.
Provide counseling to persons of concern.
Minimum Qualification
Education: Completion of secondary education with certificate/training in international law, international relations or related fields required.
Job Experience: 6 years of job experience relevant to the functions.
Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
Analytical thinking.
Planning and organizing.
stakeholder management.
Desirable Qualification and Competencies
Good knowledge of UNHCR Resettlement policies and operational applications indifferent resettlement countries and situations.
Completion of UNHCR specific learning/training activities (e.g., PLP and RSD/Resettlement Learning Programme, resettlement anti-fraud workshop
Operational Context
Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. No late applications will be accepted.
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 does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). Should you be asked for a fee or a benefit at any stage of this process, please report your concern to UNHCR’s Investigation Service ([email protected])
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