Field Associate, Syria
Job from UN High Commissioner for Refugees
Closing date: 15 Jan 2017
Availability of the post : Immediately
Accountability
UNHCR’s policies, standards and procedures are constantly and coherently applied in the area of responsibility (AoR).
The needs of persons of concern in the AoR are assessed and analysed in a participating manner and using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective to form a firm basis for planning.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Monitor the situation in the AoR, collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor accordingly.
Monitor the implementation of UNHCR programme including the delivery of all assistance items and monitoring of infrastructure.
Undertake regular visits to various sites in order to assess needs of persons of concern, with particular attention to vulnerable groups.
Keep regular contacts with local authorities and implementing partners as requested by supervisor.
Act as interpreter when required.
Contribute to the preparation of status and progress reports by providing info, preparing tables, etc.
Assist in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them during field missions.
Inform and act on the reports received on persons of concern within the refugee community or from the local authorities.
In coordination with implementing partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.
Authority
Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern.
Represent UNHCR in physical monitoring of projects.
Undertake other relevant duties as required.
Qualification Requirements:
Education and Skills:**
Completion of the Secondary Education with post-secondary training/certificate in Business Administration, Law, Political Science or related field.
Experience:
Minimum 6 years of previous job experience relevant to the function.
Computer skills.
Languages:**
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.
UNHCR field experience.
How to apply:
For Syrian or Syrian Palestinian only
Please apply in writing (P.11, CV and application/motivation letter), indicating vacancy announcement number, and position title to:
Attention Vacancy No: UNHCR/VN/ 2017/03, Field Associate, Qamishly**
Applications must be submitted by e-mail only, to email address: SYRDAHUMANRES@unhcr.org with reference to the vacancy announcement number, position number and title on the subject of application’s e-mails. No hard copies (paper applications) will be accepted.
Applications received will not be acknowledged, only the successful candidates will be notified of the outcome of the competition, and will be invited for a written test and an interview.
Personal history (P.11 form) is attached or can be down loaded from:
http://www.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc
P.11 form is mandatory and should be SIGNED by applicant.
Distribution:
All UNHCR staff members in Syria
UN organizations in Syria
Specialized Agencies
Diplomatic Missions
International NGOs
Non-government Organizations
Closing date: 15 Jan 2017
Availability of the post : Immediately
Accountability
UNHCR’s policies, standards and procedures are constantly and coherently applied in the area of responsibility (AoR).
The needs of persons of concern in the AoR are assessed and analysed in a participating manner and using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective to form a firm basis for planning.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Monitor the situation in the AoR, collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor accordingly.
Monitor the implementation of UNHCR programme including the delivery of all assistance items and monitoring of infrastructure.
Undertake regular visits to various sites in order to assess needs of persons of concern, with particular attention to vulnerable groups.
Keep regular contacts with local authorities and implementing partners as requested by supervisor.
Act as interpreter when required.
Contribute to the preparation of status and progress reports by providing info, preparing tables, etc.
Assist in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them during field missions.
Inform and act on the reports received on persons of concern within the refugee community or from the local authorities.
In coordination with implementing partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.
Authority
Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern.
Represent UNHCR in physical monitoring of projects.
Undertake other relevant duties as required.
Qualification Requirements:
Education and Skills:**
Completion of the Secondary Education with post-secondary training/certificate in Business Administration, Law, Political Science or related field.
Experience:
Minimum 6 years of previous job experience relevant to the function.
Computer skills.
Languages:**
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.
UNHCR field experience.
How to apply:
For Syrian or Syrian Palestinian only
Please apply in writing (P.11, CV and application/motivation letter), indicating vacancy announcement number, and position title to:
Attention Vacancy No: UNHCR/VN/ 2017/03, Field Associate, Qamishly**
Applications must be submitted by e-mail only, to email address: SYRDAHUMANRES@unhcr.org with reference to the vacancy announcement number, position number and title on the subject of application’s e-mails. No hard copies (paper applications) will be accepted.
Applications received will not be acknowledged, only the successful candidates will be notified of the outcome of the competition, and will be invited for a written test and an interview.
Personal history (P.11 form) is attached or can be down loaded from:
http://www.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc
P.11 form is mandatory and should be SIGNED by applicant.
Distribution:
All UNHCR staff members in Syria
UN organizations in Syria
Specialized Agencies
Diplomatic Missions
International NGOs
Non-government Organizations