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Field Officer

Mosul

  • Organization: UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
  • Location: Mosul
  • Grade: Mid level - P-3, International Professional - Internationally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Civil Society and Local governance
    • Protection Officer (Refugee)
  • 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.

Field Officer

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The Field Officer is normally supervised by the Snr Field Coordinator or Head of Sub-Office/Field Office depending on the structure of the Office. S/he may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the country/regional programme(s). UNHCR Manual, programme and protection objectives, Operations Plans, UN and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules and regulations will guide the work of the incumbent.

The incumbent normally supervises some support staff and may supervise lower grade professional staff. S/he has daily contacts with staff in the various field offices and with the functional units at the Country/Regional Office. S/he also has close liaison with a range of local civilian and military authorities and counterparts in NGOs and UN agencies to discuss matters of common interest.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
Accountability
- UNHCR's operations in the area of responsibility (AoR) are designed to meet the needs of persons of concern.
- An effective monitoring system of the field operations is in place resulting in better service to the persons of concern.
- The protection needs of populations of concern are met through the application of International and National Law, relevant UN/UNHCR protection standards and IASC principles governing humanitarian coordination.
- Protection incidents and gaps in assistance are immediately identified and addressed.

Responsibility
- Prepare project proposals; draw up plan of operation for implementation, including institutional arrangements for budgets.
- Assess refugee needs in the various fields of assistance and make recommendations for the establishment of projects, adjustment or discontinuation of existing projects and advise the Head of Office accordingly.
- Closely monitor the implementation of projects under the geographical area of responsibility and ensure the provisions under the agreements signed with the implementing partners are being adhered to.
- Regularly prepare written reports on the implementation of projects and the situation in the sites.
- Maintain good working relations with local government officials, implementing partners and other agencies in the area.
- Report immediately on any security problems that may occur affecting programme, beneficiaries and the smooth running of the operation.
- Provide assistance to UNHCR Technical advisers and consultants as well as visitors visiting project sites.
- Undertake other relevant duties as required.

Authority
- Represent UNHCR in the Field. 
- Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern.
- Approve expenditures within the DOAP.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in Law, Political Sciences or related fields plus minimum 6 years of previous work experience relevant to the function. Graduate degree (equivalent of a Master¿s) plus 5 years or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) plus 4 years of previous relevant work experience may also be accepted.
- Field experience.
- 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
- Computer skills.
- Knowledge of refugee law.
- Good knowledge of UNHCR's programmes.
- UNHCR Protection Learning Programme.
- UNHCR Operations Management Learning Programme.
- Knowledge of additional UN languages.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR Field 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. C001L3 - Accountability Level 3
C002L3 - Teamwork & Collaboration Level 3
C003L3 - Communication Level 3
C004L3 - Commitment to Continuous Learning Level 3
C005L3 - Client & Result Orientation Level 3
C006L3 - Organizational Awareness Level 3
M001L3 - Empowering and Building Trust Level 3
M002L3 - Managing Performance Level 3
M003L3 - Judgement and Decision Making Level 3
X001L3 - Analytical Thinking Level 3
X007L3 - Political Awareness Level 3
X008L3 - Stakeholder Management Level 3 <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 them – before deciding to apply- to read the country specific security and welfare country 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). Ensuring staff are better informed is part of the increased attention UNHCR is paying to Duty of Care.

 

Staff after having applied to High Risk Duty Stations will have access to country specific information webinars with Field Safety Section (FSS) and Staff Welfare Section (SWS) colleagues and provided with a tool to test their psychological preparedness for serving in High Risk Duty Stations. Applicants who applied for a position in a High Risk country will receive, after the deadline for applications has expired, a joint invitation from the Staff Welfare Section (SWS) and the Field Safety Section (FSS) to participate in these webinars. During the Webinars, latest updates on security and well-being will be provided, and FSS and SWS will address questions raised by participants. Applicants are highly encouraged to benefit, when applicable, from all measures as they provide most up-to-date security and well-being information helpful to assess staff’s readiness to serve in a High Risk Duty Station. A Staff Welfare Officer will also be available, if and when required, to discuss with interested applicants the results of the psychological preparedness tool as well as readiness for assignment in High Risk Duty Stations.

 

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Sub Office Mosul, the Field Officer will liaise with the local civilian and military authorities, counterparts NGOs and other UN Agencies, to monitor and discuss UNHCR operations in Mosul region.

The incumbent of the position should ideally have:

- Experience in refugee and IDP operations, camp as well as urban context, including emergency operations;
- Experience in managing and ability to train, mentor and guide a team of local staff;
- Experience in UNHCR programme cycle, multi-functional team assessments, project management and overseeing partners and budgets;
- Strong background in field protection as well as experience in cash-based interventions, livelihood projects and activities for peaceful co-existence with host communities;
- Experience in leading multi-sectorial co-ordination mechanisms such as clusters, working groups and task forces;
- Experience in reporting, NFI management, and external relations is desirable
- Familiarity with UNHCR Community Based Protection Strategy, Protection Learning Programme UNHCR Operations Management Learning Programme.
- Proven experience in inter agency coordination.
- Experience in the MENA region.
- Good knowledge of UNHCR's programmes.
- Good time management and leadership skills.
- Flexibility and ability to work under pressure and unstable work environment.
- Fluency in Arabic is desirable. Despite sporadic security incidents in recently retaken areas in Ninewa Governorate, no new displacements have been identified this week. Authorities reported several arrests of people suspected of affiliation with armed extrem-ist groups, the discovery of arms caches and security incidents that resulted in some casualties in Mosul neighbour-hoods and Ayadhiya in Telafar district.

However, IDPs from west Ninewa areas that remain unsuitable for return (due to widespread destruction and contamination) continue to face multiple displacement in out-of-camp loca-tions. A number of families continue to move to displacement camps as a result when their savings run out . This week, more than 70 individuals (18 families) arrived to Hammam Al-Alil transit site from Al Mouhandes village (in Qayyarah sub-district, south of Mosul), Old Mosul, Hay Shifaa, Al Farouq (HAA), and Hey Al Tank in west Mosul city.

This was a slight decrease from the previous week when 99 individuals arrived. The families all reported that the lack of basic services or humanitarian assistance, especially shelter assistance, in their areas of origin pushed them to move to camps. Access to camps in southeast of Mosul (Debaga), and east of Mosul (Hasansham, Khazer, and Chamakor camps) remains limited. UNHCR approached the Erbil Joint Crisis Coordination (EJCC) who confirmed that the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) remains committed to receiving IDPs. This week, 85 individuals arrived to these camps. The majority were reuniting with family members who are already in the camps.

Acknowledging the few arrivals, the EJCC stated that perhaps the decrease in new arrivals could be attributed to fears among IDPs of settling in disputed areas amidst tensions between the Central Government and KRG. On 12 October several checkpoints used to access camps located in the disputed areas were closed, limiting humanitarian and IDPs¿ access to the camps. UNHCR con-tinues to advocate for unimpeded access to the camps and IDPs.

Fifty-seven individuals arrived to Nargizlia camp (northeast of Mosul), down from 72 last week. Four of the nine families were from Rabea, Al-Qush and Shwerj village in Telkaif (disputed areas) and had all been in secondary dis-placement in Mosul prior to moving to Nargizlia. Two families were coming back to the camp after initially leaving Nargizlia on sponsorship to work in Al Omari as shepherds. The family decided to return due to very difficult working conditions (non-payment of wages, abuse and mistreatment).

Protection partners continue to raise awareness among the IDPs wishing to leave on such employment arrangements. The other three families arrived from Turkey and from Al Summer in east Mosul. The families arriving from Turkey travelled to Mosul through Zakho, in northern Ninewa. - For the time being, international staff assigned to Mosul will be based in Erbil, until further notice.
- All UNHCR international staff member in Erbil are accommodated in security cleared apartments or alternatively hotels.
- Basic food and other commodities are widely available in the local shops and markets. Banking facilities are rather underdeveloped; therefore cash is the main means of settlement of various bills.
- Both local currency (Iraqi Dinar) and USD are equally accepted for any payments.  No specific dress-code applies and casual European style clothes are worn.
- Several international airlines operate daily flights from Erbil International Airport to number of large international airports in Europe as well as Middle East.
- Holders of UNLP must obtain an Iraq visa to enter Iraq territory. - Security Clearance for travel to Iraq and within Iraq is covered under TRIP, all staff are required to submit their security clearance process for travel to or within through TRIP  a) security clearance should be submitted through TRIP (please visit http://undss.org);
- The SSAFE (Safety and Security Approaches in a Field Environment) course must be undertaken by all international staff members to allow them to travel outside of Erbil the country. If a staff has conducted a SSAFE (Safety and Security Approaches in a Field Environment) course within the last three years there is no need for attendance; he/she only require attending the FSCOs briefing on arrival. 
- Subject to the advice received from the security unit, some movement of UN international staff within Kurdistan Region of Iraq may be undertaken in the convoy of two UN vehicles.
- Travel to border areas as well as disputed areas whereas newly displaced persons are concentrated is allowed in a convoy of two armored vehicles only. Working knowledge of Arabic language is an asset.

Please note that the closing date for vancancies in the Addendum 2 is Sunday 16 December 2018 (midnight Geneva time)

This vacancy is now closed.
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