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Resettlement Associate, G6, FTA. San Jose, Costa Rica

San | San José | Costa Rica

  • Organization: UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
  • Location: San | San José | Costa Rica
  • Grade: Administrative support - GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
  • Occupational Groups:
    • Information Technology and Computer Science
    • Human Settlements (Shelter, Housing, Land, Property)
  • Closing Date: Closed

CANDIDATES MUST BE LEGALLY PRESENT IN COSTA RICA AT THE TIME OF APPLICATION, RECRUITMENT, AND HIRING.
ONLY CANDIDATES HOLDING A PERMANENT RESIDENCY IN COSTA RICA WILL BE CONSIDERED ELIGIBLE.

INTERNAL CANDIDATES:
As reflected in paragraph 36 a) and b) of the Administrative Instruction on Recruitment and Assignment of Locally Recruited Staff (RALS), this Job Opening is open to internal candidates (Group 1 and Group 2), based in the country, at all grade.
Group 1 Candidates: comprises current GS staff members holding an indefinite or fixed-term appointment who, at the date of the deadline for application, are serving in the country of the vacancy at the grade of the position or one grade below or above.
Group 2 Candidates: comprises candidates from the categories listed in the RALS after completion of one cumulative or continuous year of service in the country of the vacancy. The Group 2 status should have been confirmed by the HR Unit in Costa Rica before the application is submitted.

EXTERNAL CANDIDATES:
External Candidates are candidates who are not in Group 1 or Group 2. Duties
- Interview, assess resettlement needs, and process persons identified for resettlement, following established procedures; undertake field missions as required.
- Where applicable, review and assess special resettlement cases and prepares individual submissions for presentation to resettlement countries; keep offices informed on the status of special resettlement cases; liaise with offices on case processing and provide advice as required.
- Comply with UNHCR¿s standard operating procedures on resettlement, ensuring timely action on cases.
- Follow up on status of cases from submission to departure; ensure effective in-country communication on the status and follow-up on persons of concern (PoC) being considered for resettlement; ensure that records on individual cases are kept up-to-date.
- Provide PoC and partners with up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCR¿s resettlement policies and procedures.
- Assist in monitoring the quality of submissions, providing the concerned staff with basic guidance and advice.
- Update proGres
- Maintain accurate resettlement statistics as well as up-to-date records on individual cases; assist in the preparation of reports.
- Provide administrative support for resettlement-related training activities.
- 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).
- Recommend cases that are eligible for resettlement consideration.
- Provide counselling to PoC.
- Perform other related duties as required.


Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education
Desirable: Law, International Law, political Sciences or related field.

Certificates and/or Licenses
International Law;
International Relations;
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Not specified
Desirable
Good knowledge of UNHCR Resettlement policies and operational applications in different resettlement countries and situations. Completion of UNHCR specific learning/training activities (e.g., PLP and RSD/Resettlement Learning Programme, resettlement anti-fraud workshop).
Experience in working with vulnerable or traumatized persons.

Functional Skills
CO-Cross-cultural communication
PR-Refugee Resettlement programs
PR-Resettlement Anti-Fraud Policy and Procedures
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
Fluency in Spanish and English both spoken and written.
Spanish and English C1

Core Competencies:
Accountability
Communication
Ability to work effectively under stress
Organizational Awareness
Teamwork & Collaboration
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Client & Result Orientation

Managerial Competencies:
Judgement and Decision Making

Cross-Functional Competencies:
Analytical Thinking
Planning and Organizing
Stakeholder Management
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See below for this postion's Operational Context
======================================================================================================== Operational Context:
The continued situation of socio-political strife in Nicaragua, particularly in the wake of the presidential elections of November 2021, has resulted in a constant increase in the numbers of persons seeking international protection in Costa Rica ¿ with a record high 14,500 starting the process in January 2022. Given the impact of the Nicaragua political context, political context in Costa Rica and to adjust and implement a sound response and solutions strategy to the Nicaraguan influx in coordination with the Government of Costa Rica and other key partners, the office in Costa Rica is requesting the FTA position of Resettlement Associate - G6 as of 1 September  2022. This position will be located in the Costa Rica Operation and support the scale-up of the Resettlement Programme in the country. In light of indications in February 2022 from the Bureau for the Americas that a substantial scale-up of the Resettlement Programme will take place, it is imperative that this position be approved to ensure the continued development of the programme in the upcoming months.
Under the supervision of the Resettlement & Complementary Pathways Officer, the Resettlement Associate will support the Costa Rican Operation in the Resettlement activities. The incumbent will be mainly responsible for conducting needs assessment and resettlement interviews and drafting Resettlement Registration Forms (RRFs) in English. Excellent writing skills in English is mandatory.  Proven experience on protection with UNHCR, UNHCR¿s partners or other United Nations agency is highly valued. The incumbent will also keep a permanent contact with the cases interviewed to ensure proper follow-up and support with review of identification and needs assessment forms if needed. A good understanding of the UNHCR¿s persons of concern and political environment in the countries of origin and Costa Rica is required. Additionally, the Resettlement Associate might be requested to assist the Operation with the identification, development, promotion and facilitation of access to Complementary Pathways. The incumbent will also assist with local integration and voluntary repatriation if necessary.

Covid-19 Vaccination and related Safety Measures:
UNHCR has a responsibility to prevent and curb the spread of COVID-19 as part of its accountability to its workforce and the communities it works in and serves. Whilst other measures (such as hand hygiene, physical distancing, ventilation and wearing masks) remain crucial, being vaccinated against COVID-19 plays a key role in protecting oneself, families, colleagues, and the community including persons of concerns and has been proven to significantly reduce risks of serious illness and death from COVID-19. Therefore, in alignment with other UN agencies and based on the advice of the UN Medical Directors network, UNHCR strongly urges all colleagues to get vaccinated as soon as possible to protect themselves and others.
Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern is subject to proof of full vaccination, independently of contract type and duration, unless the candidate is based in a location with documented lack of access to COVID-19 vaccines.
Therefore, the people recommended for the position must provide proof of vaccination or the medical recommendation that justifies non-vaccination.


All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. HOW TO APPLY

External candidates:
- Candidates must submit their application through UNHCR's official application site: www.unhcr.org/careers.html
- click on Vacancies
- Look for Costa Rica
- To apply you must register in the upper right part of the page
Click on position you are interested  and follow the instructions

Internal candidates:
- Your application must be submitted by: MSRP - Self-Service - Recruiting - Careers - Costa Rica -NAME OF THE POSITION



Duration: initially for a period of one (1) year.

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For any technical problems encountered during the online application, please contact the Global Service Desk (hqussd@unhcr.org) prior to the deadline to allow sufficient time to resolve the issues. For any questions regarding the selection process, please contact Human Resources (cossarrhh@unhcr.org).

CVs will NOT be accepted by email. ONLY THOSE APPLICATIONS SENT THROUGH THE SYSTEM WILL BE CONSIDERED.

We are committed to maintaining diversity in terms of gender, ethnicity and culture.  Persons belonging to minority groups, persons with special abilities, men and women, are encouraged to apply for vacancies. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.

We do not confirm receipt of applications or report on the status of the process. Only qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview and possibly a written test.

CLOSING DATE
Closing date for submissions or applications is 28 August 2022, at 16:00 hours (Costa Rica time).
No late applications will be accepted.
UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing or any other fees).
This vacancy is now closed.
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