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Associate Resettlement Officer

Zahle

  • Organization: UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
  • Location: Zahle
  • Grade: Junior level - P-2, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Human Settlements (Shelter, Housing, Land, Property)
  • Closing Date: Closed

Before submitting an application, UNHCR staff members intending to apply to this Job Opening are requested to consult the Recruitment and Assignments Policy (RAP, UNHCR/HCP/2017/2 and the Recruitment and Assignments Administrative Instruction (RAAI), UNHCR/AI/2017/7 OF 15 August 2017.

Associate Resettlement Officer

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
An Associate Resettlement Officer position is typically located at Regional Office, Branch Office or Field Office. Under supervision, the incumbent's primary role is to assist in providing, in close coordination with concerned sections within UNHCR 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 Associate Resettlement Officer 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 Associate Resettlement Officer may involve managerial responsibilities in supervising, coaching and training junior staff, and assisting in implementing organisational objectives and priorities.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
Accountability
- Resettlement delivery in the country 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
- Stay abreast of political, legal, social and economic developments that have an impact on the protection environment.
- Assist in implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for promoting the resettlement of persons of concern as protection tool and durable solution in the context of comprehensive solution strategies.
- Assist in the development of country resettlement strategy and annual resettlement planning exercise.
- Assist in promoting and monitoring the implementation of UNHCR's global resettlement policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Propose the development and enhancement of policy and guidelines for resettlement practices.
- Assist in guiding and capacitating the country operation to prepare consistent and quality resettlement submissions.
- Assist in monitoring resettlement activities to ensure progress against targets, transparency and efficiency in case submissions and appropriate follow-up with resettlement countries and other key stakeholders.
- Identify, interview, assess resettlement needs, and process persons identified for resettlement following established procedures; undertake field missions as required; provide counselling to individuals.  
- Assist selection missions by resettlement countries to the country.
- 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.
- Assist the country operation with group resettlement procedures, including planning, profiling, logistical arrangements, verification and post-verification follow-up.
- Maintain regular contact and close cooperation with resettlement countries and partners to ensure effective resettlement delivery and adherence to adequate protection and resettlement standards.
- Participate, where appropriate, in country-level discussions with resettlement countries and partners.
- Assist in managing a process to ensure that persons of concern and partners receive up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCR's resettlement policies and procedures.
- Assist in the submission of up-to-date and accurate statistics, resettlement reports and needs assessments are submitted to management as required.
- Identify and recommend relevant training activities of UNHCR staff and implementing partners.
- Contribute to a communications strategy that generates support for UNHCR's operations from external partners.

Authority
- Decide and prioritize resettlement interviews of persons of concern.
- Approve submissions for resettlement.
- Represent UNHCR's resettlement positions.
- Enforce compliance with, and integrity of, resettlement standard operating procedures.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in international law, international relations, political science, social sciences or related fields of discipline plus minimum 3 years of previous work experience relevant to the function. Graduate degree (equivalent of a Master¿s) plus 2 years or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) plus 1 year of previous relevant work experience may also be accepted.
- Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.

***For National Officer positions, very good knowledge of local language and local institutions is essential.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
- Diverse field experience desirable.
- Ability to understand and implement UNHCR's policy and global strategic priorities, such as AGDM, IDP, Statelessness, and HIV/AIDS, in the area of responsibility at appropriate level.
- Good IT skills including database management skills.
- Completion of the Protection Learning Programme, RSD- Resettlement Learning Programme.
- Knowledge of additional UN languages.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR Associate Resettlement Officer positions. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates. C001L2 - Accountability Level 2
C002L2 - Teamwork & Collaboration Level 2
C003L2 - Communication Level 2
C004L2 - Commitment to Continuous Learning Level 2
C005L2 - Client & Result Orientation Level 2
C006L2 - Organizational Awareness Level 2
M001L2 - Empowering and Building Trust Level 2
M002L2 - Managing Performance Level 2
M004L2 - Strategic Planning and Vision Level 2
X001L2 - Analytical Thinking Level 2
X005L2 - Planning and Organizing Level 2
X007L2 - Political Awareness Level 2 <p>The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.</p>
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See below for this postion's Operational Context
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For those people applying for High Risk Duty Stations, we strongly encourage colleagues to read the country specific security and welfare profiles which can be found on the Intranet under Support Services - Duty of Care (https://intranet.unhcr.org/en/support-services/duty-of-care.html). These profiles have been specifically designed to answer some of the key questions (on security conditions, medical provisions, staff welfare, living and working conditions) potential applicants might have before deciding to apply. Ensuring staff are better informed is part of the increased attention UNHCR is paying to Duty of Care. This project is still in the pilot phase, and as such some of the information leaflets are being produced as we speak and might not be available yet. They will be soon, so keep checking. 

An Associate Resettlement Officer position is located at Zahle Sub-Office. Under the supervision of the Protection Officer in Zahle, the incumbent¿s primary role is to assist in providing, in close coordination with concerned sections within UNHCR 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 Associate Resettlement Officer 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 Associate Resettlement Officer may involve managerial responsibilities in supervising, coaching and training junior staff, and assisting in implementing organizational objectives and priorities. There are around one million Syrian refugees registered with UNHCR in Lebanon, which continues to be the highest refugee-hosting country per capita in the world. With no approved camps in the country, refugees are living in more than 2000 locations across the country. The Syrian refugee response is led by the Government and local actors, supported by the international community. As the designated lead agency in the refugee response, UNHCR has established a sector-based structure in Beirut and in the field. The structure brings together over 100 UN agencies, national and international NGO partners in identifying and agreeing on the strategic priorities to address the needs of Syrian refugees and other affected populations. The Lebanon national response falls under the Regional Refugee and Resilience Plan (3RP), whereby UNHCR guides the refugee response and UNDP facilitates the resilience and stabilization component.

The UNHCR operational response in Lebanon is one of the largest for the organisation, with a total budget of USD 463 million for 2018. Media and donor attention and the frequency of influential high-profile visitors are high. The Office currently has more than 600 staff located in Beirut, Zahle, Tripoli, Tyre, and Qobayat. Beirut, Mount Lebanon, Tripoli, Qobayyat and Zahle are classified as "B" family duty stations.  Tyr is classified as "C" family duty station.  All duty stations have education, health (private) and recreational facilities. Security Considerations
The election of Michel Aoun as President in October 2016 ended a two and a half year political stalemate.  This, coupled with the removal of Extremist Armed Elements (mainly al-Nusra and ISIL) from the Eastern border area has resulted in an improvement to the general security environment in Lebanon.  The threat from Armed Conflict has dropped from High to Low and while the General Threat Assessment for Terrorism remains High, authorities have instigated joint preventative counter terrorism measures focused on tackling terrorism and organised crime networks in Lebanon. 

Terrorism
¿ There is a threat from terrorist attacks in Lebanon and these could occur at any time and any place, including areas frequented by large numbers of people such as malls or places of worship.  Lebanese authorities work to strengthen the inhibiting context with, amongst other things, highly visible security officials carrying out regular anti-terrorism operations across the country.  Terrorism attacks escalated from 2012 to 2014 with 44 incidents over the three year period.  Security authorities foiled various attacks in 2015 resulting in a reduction in the number of attacks to 9 with around 100 terrorism related arrests.  In 2016 there were only 4 attacks with the total number of terrorism related arrests reaching more than 535.  In 2017 there were no terrorist attacks and 560 terrorism related arrests.

Armed Conflict
¿ The security environment of Palestinian refugee camps is unpredictable and can deteriorate quickly leading to violent armed clashes.  Cross border incidents can occur, especially within 3-km of the border.  In some parts of the country (not generally frequented by UN personnel) unexploded ordnance poses a threat although de-mining activities are making progress. Civil Unrest
¿ There has been a decrease in the number of demonstrations over the last year.  While they can occur at short notice, most are planned with the vast majority being small and peaceful. 

Crime
¿ Remains at its lowest level since 2011 although there is still a risk from both petty and violent crime.  As part of the joint preventative counter-terrorist measures, security services have been focusing on organised crime.  Weapons remain easily accessible and personal disputes can sometimes quickly escalate into shooting incidents.  Celebratory gunfire used to be fairly common, although more recently authorities are prosecuting those who commit such acts, following a number of casualties from falling bullets.

Hazard
¿ Although Lebanon does lie in an earthquake zone it has not experienced any major tremors in recent years.  Preparedness has improved recently through the national emergency response.


Specific Information:
Zahle ¿ UNHCR has frequent field missions to Arsal.  Although the security conditions within Arsal town have improved recently, the outskirts remain heavily contaminated with mines.

Please note that the closing date for all vacancies in the Add.4 to March 2018 Compendium is Wednesday 5 Septembe 2018 (midnight Geneva time).

This vacancy is now closed.
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