Associate Field Officer
Byumba (RWA)
- Organization: UNV - United Nations Volunteers
- Location: Byumba (RWA)
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Civil Society and Local governance
- Protection Officer (Refugee)
- Closing Date: Closed
Description of task
Under the direct supervision of the Head of Field Office in Gicumbi, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
- Ensure that UNHCR’s policies, standards and procedures are constantly and coherently applied in the Area of Responsibility (AoR).
- Ensure that 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.
- Ensure that protection incidents and gaps in assistance are immediately identified and addressed.
- Identify vulnerable groups or individuals who may need special attention or special arrangements and make recommendations on the needs of different groups of refugees.
- Assess protection and assistance needs of refugees and asylum-seekers in the region and monitor implementation of refugee assistance programmes.
- In co-ordination with implementing partners, handle the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.
- Provide inputs for project submissions and periodic narrative and financial reports for the annual programme.
- Develop and maintain relations with local authorities ensuring smooth negotiations in all aspects of UNHCR's mandate for the benefit of refugees.
- Monitor the security situation in the area and intervene as appropriate with the local authorities.
- Participation in needs assessment as a member of the Multi-Functional team
- In close coordination with programme and project control, monitor project implementation and provide feedback on the progress to the relevant units/sections
- Undertake other relevant duties as required.
Type of Degree: Law, International Law, International Relations, Political Sciences or related field.
Required experience: 24 Months Experience remark:Minimum 2 years of work experience with refugees and/or other people of concern in a protection capacity required
Computer skills: Office Package (excellent knowledge of Word, good knowledge of Excel and Power Point) and Internet browsing.
Language skills:- English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
- French(Optional), Level - Working Knowledge
Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams
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