Dep Representative D1

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.

Deputy Representative

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
Direct supervision is received from the Representative at D2 level. Advice and operational support may also be provided by the Director/Deputy Director of the Bureau and by other senior staff in the Bureau and in the support Divisions at Headquarters. The Deputy Representative will also refer to policies, standards, rules and regulations which are in force within UNHCR.

The incumbent will assist the Representative in the overall management of UNHCR's. He/she promote, together with the Representative, UNHCR's objectives and priorities through formal and informal contacts with relevant government ministries and departments, UN agencies, diplomatic missions, I/NGOs, media, and other interested parties to raise support for the work of UNHCR. He/she maintain regular contacts with the Representative and staff at Headquarters and in the field to consult, discuss operational issues, and to seek common grounds for solutions on activities and programmes of importance to UNHCR and also, contacts with persons on matters of great importance to UNHCR's programmes e.g. head of national/international organizations, embassies, UN agencies, and high officials/ministers in the national government.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT
Accountability
- The protection framework in the country ensures availability and quality of asylum, operating systems and search for solutions for all categories of concern.
- UNHCR's policies and standards are applied consistently within the country operation to ensure quality protection for populations of concern.
- Resources are commensurate with operational objectives and are allocated and managed effectively to meet country operational objectives.
- UNHCR provides a healthy, safe and respectful working environment for its workforce in the country.

Responsibility
- Provide legal protection advice and guidance on matters of doctrine and policy to Representative, the Heads of Offices and protection staff in the country.
- Provide advice and support to offices in the country operation on specific issues/problems faced related to asylum, refugee protection and assistance, including access to territory, access to RSD and asylum procedures, non-refoulement adequate reception and the implementation of durable solutions, including developing a Protection Management Framework for each national office.
- Provide legal and programme related advice and guidance to offices in the country on developing and maintaining fair and effective asylum regimes in accordance with international standards and norms, especially with regard to national asylum/refugee legislation and the building of local protection capacity.
- Provide legal and programme related advice and guidance on matters relating to the issue of asylum and migration to the Representative and offices in the country with particular emphasis on the problems of trafficking and smuggling.
- Provide guidance and leadership related to the implementation of the Age, Gender Diversity Mainstreaming (AGDM) Participatory Assessments in sub-region and ensure the follow up on any identified gaps related to the reception and integration systems and structures in the region with relevant stakeholders.
- Keep abreast of and analyse trends and key issues related to legal protection and assistance in the country, including preparing strategy and position papers with policy recommendations on specific protection, assistance and durable solutions related issues relevant to the country.
- Directly supervise Protection and Programme sections and develop operations plan in accordance with the organizational policies and operational strategies.
- Assist the Representative in the promotion of UNHCR strategic goals and objectives in the country, monitoring of the overall progress towards achieving them and in managing the Representation country office.
- Ensure that appropriate security measures are in place to protect staff, and that the country operation complies with UN MOSS/MORSS staff security rules, guidelines and procedures.
- Serve as OIC of the Country Office when the Representative is on mission or leave.
- Any other duties as may be required or assigned by the Representative.

Authority
- Represent UNHCR in the meetings and fora related to the functions.
- Enforce local compliance with UNHCR's global protection, programme, finance and human resources and security policies and standards.
- Authorize payments as per the organization's Delegation of Authority Plan (DOAP) and in accordance with UN/UNHCR rules and procedures.
- Modify operational projects and reallocate funds, within the approved budgets and in respect of donor earmarking.


ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
- Graduate degree (equivalent of a Master's) in Political Science, Social Science, International Relations, Law, Business Administration, Human Resources Management, and/or other relevant fields plus minimum 16 years of previous work experience relevant to the function at professional level, with more than 10 years in international capacity. Senior positions in a large governmental or international agency. Extensive knowledge of UNHCR operations and services. Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) plus 17 years or Doctorate degree (equivalent of a PhD) plus 15 years of previous relevant work experience may also be accepted.
- A high level of skill in management of broad programmes, political decision making and negotiating.
- Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
- Completion of UNHCR training programmes, such us Protection Learning Programme, Operations Management Learning Programme.
- Knowledge of geo-political realities and their socio-cultural implications.
- Knowledge of additional UN languages.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR Deputy Representative (D1) 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. C001L4 - Accountability Level 4
C002L4 - Teamwork & Collaboration Level 4
C003L4 - Communication Level 4
C004L4 - Commitment to Continuous Learning Level 4
C005L4 - Client & Result Orientation Level 4
C006L4 - Organizational Awareness Level 4
M001L4 - Empowering and Building Trust Level 4
M002L4 - Managing Performance Level 4
M006L4 - Managing Resources Level 4
M005L4 - Leadership Level 4
M003L4 - Judgement and Decision Making Level 4
M004L4 - Strategic Planning and Vision Level 4
X005L4 - Planning and Organizing Level 4
X001L4 - Analytical Thinking Level 4
X008L4 - Stakeholder Management Level 4 <p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="color:#515151"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">For those people applying for High Risk Duty Stations, we strongly encourage</span></span><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif"> them &ndash; before deciding to apply- <span style="color:#515151">to read the <strong>country specific security and welfare</strong> </span><strong>country profiles</strong> <span style="color:#515151">which can be found on the Intranet under Support Services - Duty of Care (<a href="https://intranet.unhcr.org/en/support-services/duty-of-care.html">https://intranet.unhcr.org/en/support-services/duty-of-care.html</a>). Ensuring staff are better informed is part of the increased attention UNHCR is paying to Duty of Care. </span></span></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p><p><span style="font-size:14px"><span style="font-family:times new roman,serif">Staff <strong>after having applied</strong> to High Risk Duty Stations will have access to <strong>country specific information webinars with Field Safety Section (FSS) and Staff Welfare Section (SWS) colleagues</strong> 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&rsquo;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&nbsp;Risk&nbsp;Duty&nbsp;Stations.</span></span></p><p>&nbsp;</p>
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See below for this postion's Operational Context
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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.

Under the direct supervision of the Representative, the Deputy Representative will assist the Representative in the overall management of the Iraq Operation.  He/she will promote UNHCR¿s objectives and priorities with local Governments and ministries, UN agencies, diplomatic missions and donors.  The incumbent will supervise directly and be responsible for the strategic directions and policies for operational programmes and protection responses, and supervise assistant Rep for operation and protection.

The incumbent is expected to have sound knowledge and proven experience in Operations and in development planning and manage programs, experience in Inter Agency Coordination as well as demonstrated understanding of the mandate of other agencies and the ability to work cooperatively with other to advance the mandate of UNHCR.  He/she must have strong leadership skills,  and have demonstrated the ability to lead and managed large teams in an emergency and complex environment.  Excellent organizational skills and proven experience in both refuges and IDP operations, and experience in senior government relation that requires personal and political maturity. The Operation will give consideration for those with experience in E and D field stations. Following the end of the conflict in Iraq the country is transitioning to a recovery period while still suffering from weak institutions, a lack of experience in public administration and limited civil society/NGOs capacity. Some 1.7 million Iraqis remain in displacement and 4 million who have returned to devastated cities and towns. The humanitarian needs of persons of concern remain immense while development activities are only just beginning to impact the recovery.
Underlying unresolved disputes and emerging ones are likely to impact social cohesion for generations to come, which could result in an unstable Iraq, impacting regional and global security. Without timely interventions to stabilise and rehabilitate affected areas and efforts to address underlying disputes, peaceful re-integration and stability is likely to be jeopardized, thereby risking another cycle of violence and displacement. The security and protection environment remains volatile, marked by serious protection risks for displaced Iraqis and returnees, including unlawful and disproportionate restrictions on access to safety and freedom of movement, abduction and illegal detention, forced encampment, forced and premature returns, lack of documentation limiting the enjoyment of rights and access to services, and increased risk of SGBV and child protection issues. Incidents of collective punishment are reported, where families are targeted due to perceived links with extremists.
Despite the political, economic and security challenges in the country, Iraq also hosts 297,595 refugees and asylum seekers (as of 28 February 2019). As a result of conflict in neighbouring Syria, now in its seventh year, Iraq has continued to host and admit new Syrian refugees on humanitarian grounds. There are 253,085 Syrian refugees registered in Iraq, with nearly 99% living in the Kurdistan Region of Iraq (KR-I), 37% living in camps and 63% in urban, peri-urban and rural areas. UNHCR has also registered in Iraq 44,510 refugees and asylum-seekers of other nationalities mainly Turks, Iranians, Palestinians, and Sudanese. The UNHCR Office and accommodation for international staff are located in the International Zone (IZ), also called the International Green Zone.  Staff cannot leave the IZ and all movements are in armoured vehicles except for approved missions and travel to/from the airport.  It is small area of central Baghdad that was the governmental centre of the Coalition Provisional Authority and remains the centre of the international presence in the city. The contrasting Red Zone refers to parts of Baghdad immediately outside this secure perimeter.

All UN offices are located in the Green Zone, most are in the UN Compound, also known as Diwan.  The accommodation compound called D2 forms part of the larger Diwan complex, while the second accommodation compound is called Tamimi, some 4 km/10 minutes away. The Tamimi rooms are container type structures of about 16m2 with a separate toilet and shower. They are small but fully equipped (TV, fridge, double bed, desk, etc).  Bedlinen and towels and are in the room.  The rooms are cleaned 6 days a week.

D2 offers small apartments encompassing living room with an open kitchen solution and living room and a separate bathroom and bedroom or a studio apartment.

Food is available in the mini market in D2 or in a local shop in the International Zone. In both Diwan and Tamimi compound there is a cafeteria (DFAC) which serves breakfast, lunch and dinner 7 days a week.

Staff serving in Baghdad are entitled to a 4 week cycle R&R. According to the security level system, Baghdad remain High - 5. Baghdad is experiencing a decrease in the security incidents due to the security measures imposed by the security forces. Tarmiya pocket (N Baghdad) remains the focus of regular armed conflict activities that witnessed security force operations aimed at eliminating the residual ISIL presence in the area. Peaceful demonstration are still recorded in Baghdad demanding job opportunities and general services.
All international staff assigned to Iraq are required to undertake a 3-day mandatory SSAFE (Safety and Security Approaches in a Field Environment) course. Except for the city of Erbil, you cannot travel anywhere in Iraq without the SSAFE certificate provided at the end of the training. In case of assignments to locations other than Erbil, initial travel is possible however SSAFE must be undertaken in the first 30 days. Given the gender ratio in Iraq Operation, a female candidate would be welcome.

Please note that the closing date for vacancies in the March 2019 Compendium is Tuesday 16 April 2019 (midnight Geneva time)