Field Assistant
Lilongwe
- Organization: UNV - United Nations Volunteers
- Location: Lilongwe
- Grade: Volunteer - National Specialist - Locally recruited Volunteer
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Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Closing Date: Closed
Eligibility criteria
Minimum age: 22 years old. Applicants must be nationals of or legal residents in the country of assignment.
Description of task
Under the direct supervision of the Senior Protection Officer (CRRF), the Field Assistant will undertake the following functions in Dzaleka refugee camp;
- Assist in monitoring the implementation of UNHCR programmes, including the delivery of services by partners, distribution of all humanitarian assistance and monitoring of camp infrastructure.
- Assist the camp office with administrative tasks as required, including, welcoming and directing visitors to the appropriate staff/units and assist authorized personnel while within the office premises and during field visits.
- Act as interpreter in the exchange of routine information, contribute to related liaison activities and respond directly to routine queries as might be required.
- Collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor accordingly.
- Maintains regular contacts with local authorities and implementing partners as requested and guided by the supervisor.
- In coordination with implementing and operational partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to refugees and other persons of concern to UNHCR.
- Follow up, on regular basis, the overall situation of persons of concern in the camp and other areas where they have been accommodated and report to the supervisor accordingly.
- Receive mails on behalf of UNHCR camp Office, distribute the mails to the concerned staff/units and ensure delivery of mails and other items to the Office in Lilongwe.
- Liaise with all UNHCR staff, schedule and issue appointments slips for refugees and other persons of concern who may wish to see UNHCR staff.
- Manage the interpreters’ roster and assign interpreters for staff during working hours.
- Support in organizing UNHCR functions; and assist UNHCR staff in organising venues for workshops and events in Dzaleka refugee camp.
- Submit requests for items (stationery and cleaning materials) required for office use in Dzaleka and maintain weekly/monthly stocks.
- Ensure the office premises in Dzaleka camp are in good condition at all times, report any damages and needs for repairs to Admin in the office in Lilongwe.
- Perform any other duties as might be required by the office.
- Must possess, at least, a Malawi School Certificate of Education (MSCE)
Atleast 2 years of experience in a similar role
Language skills- English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
- Chichewa(Mandatory), Level - Working Knowledge
- Good communication skills
- Computer literate
- Good interpersonal skills
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