Deputy Representative P5

A (least hardship)FamilyFamilyPR5Professional

Reason

Regular > Regular AssignmentNo2023-01-27-08:00February 16, 2023Deputy Representative Organizational Setting and Work Relationships Direct supervision and guidance is received from the Representative. Advice and operational support may also be provided by the Director/Deputy Director of the Bureau and by other senior staff in the Bureau (Head of Desk, Legal Advice Unit, and Resource Management Unit) and in the support Divisions at Headquarters. The incumbent will also refer to policies, standards, rules and regulations which are in force within UNHCR. Regular contacts with 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 with persons on matters of great importance to UNHCR¿s programmes. These contacts may include heads of national/ international organizations, embassies, UN agencies, and high officials/ ministers in the national government. UNHCR is well integrated into the UN Resident Coordinator System. Decisions taken directly influence the design and operation of all of UNHCR¿s activities in the country of accreditation. Proposals will have a substantive effect on UNHCR¿s policy on a wide range of issues in the country programmes. Errors lead to significant damage to UNHCR¿s major objectives in terms of time, quality, and money in the country and will have a major negative impact on the safety of refugees and other persons of concern. The Office¿s overall credibility and the safety of its staff may also suffer. 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. Duties - 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. - 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. - Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level For P5 - 12 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 11 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 10 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree Field(s) of Education Business Administration; International Relations; Law; Political Science; Social Science; Human Resources Management; or other relevant field. (Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential) Certificates and/or Licenses HCR Learning Prog; HCR Managing Operatns Lrng Prg; HCR Protection Learning Prg; (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential - A high level of skill in management of broad programmes, political decision making and negotiating. Desirable - Completion of UNHCR training programmes, such us Protection Learning Programme, Operations Management Learning Programme. - Knowledge of geo-political realities and their socio-cultural implications. Functional Skills *MG-Field Operations Management *UN-UN/UNHCR Inter-agency Policies, Standards, Programmes, and Partnerships *UN-UN/UNHCR Mandate and Global Strategic Priorities *PG-Programme Management (programme cycles and reporting standards) UN-Analysis of geo-political realities and their socio-cultural implications *MG-Political Decision Making (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. 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.I have already indicated the profile in the job description and in the operational context.

The incumbent requires hands-on experience in the areas of Programme, Operations, Solutions and Livelihoods with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with high and medium ranking government officials and other stakeholders. S/he will have proved experience in the design and management of UNHCR’s programme activities at country and regional level, including project monitoring and control, use of financial and material resources, and overseeing implementing partners agreements. S/he will have proved experience Emergency preparedness and management. Experience with Risk Management is also important. Experience with programmatic work within the UN Resident Coordinator System is desirable. Experience with donors is also important. The incumbent must have previous managerial experience.

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Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:

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Nature of Position:

Since 2014, the numbers of forced displacements have grown dramatically and at a high pace, especially in Latin America and the Caribbean. In this context, several countries face an unprecedented demand and, as a consequence, face the challenge of providing answers that guarantee both adequate care, with dignity and humanity, as well as the local integration of these people forced to move. Brazil maintains a generous asylum policy, especially through the emergency response “Operação Acolhida” (humanitarian response which include documentation, humanitarian assistance –including sheltering- and internal voluntary relocation in Brazil), which began in 2018.

Considering the scenario of an increase in people forced to move in recent years and its impact on Brazil, it is essential that the humanitarian aid provided to Venezuelan refugees and migrants be even more effective, particularly for the population in a situation of extreme vulnerability. The flow of refugees and migrants from Venezuela has continued to increase in Brazil since 2014, however, after the COVID-19 pandemic and the consequent Ordinances that provide for the disqualification of any requests for asylum made under these conditions, there has been an increase in the number of persons who access the Brazilian territory contrary to the provisions of the aforementioned regulation. In this sense, the need for border monitoring activities and the possible impact of the closing of the land border on the population in need of international protection increases.

As of March 2021, according to Federal Police data, Brazil has an accumulated 150.520 applications for recognition of refugee status of various nationalities (close to 60,000 recognized refugees until August 2021). Brazil is a signatory of the main international human rights instruments. Brazil is part of 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees and 1967 Protocol. Brazil enacted the refugee act Law 9.474/97, in effect since 23rd July 1997. The law contains the protection mechanism of the 1951 Convention and 1967 Protocol and incorporates the broader definition of the 1984 Cartagena Declaration the formulation “generalized violation of human rights” which applies to situations of generalized violence and armed conflict.

The majority of refugees in Brazil have an urban profile and are formally granted access to social and economic rights such as health care, education and work, the latter of which remains the main challenge to refugees’ self-reliance. In 2014, Brazil adopted the Brazil Declaration and Plan of Action, agreeing to work together to uphold the highest international and regional protection standards, implement innovative solutions for refugees and other displaced people and end the plight of stateless persons throughout the region within a decade. These commitments have become, therefore, the basis of UNHCR’s advocacy strategy in the country.

UNHCR works with partners to ensure quality protection standards for refugees and asylum seekers, providing them with comprehensive complementary and sustainable solutions; and promoting save borders and emergency preparedness to better protect all people of concern.

Apart from a Country Office in Brasilia, UNHCR-Brazil has a Field Office in São Paulo, and in the northern region counts with a Sub office in Boa Vista, Field Unit in Pacaraima (both in the state of Roraima), Field Office in Manaus (state of Amazonas) and Field Unit in Belem do Para.

In addition, the Deputy Representative - Operations will be the Officer in Charge of the Country Office during the Representative absence.

The incumbent requires hands-on experience in the areas of Programme, Operations, Solutions and Livelihoods with excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with high and medium ranking government officials and other stakeholders. S/he will have proved experience in the design and management of UNHCR’s programme activities at country and regional level, including project monitoring and control, use of financial and material resources, and overseeing implementing partners agreements. S/he will have proved experience Emergency preparedness and management. Experience with Risk Management is also important. Experience with programmatic work within the UN Resident Coordinator System is desirable. Experience with donors is also important. The incumbent must have previous managerial experience.

Living and Working Conditions:

Family duty station A. Very good infrastructure (health, housing, banking transportation, telecommunications and recreational facilities) Adequate schools. There is no lack of private schools, although the number of bilingual or bicultural schools is not high.

Additional Qualifications

Skills

BA: Business Administration (Required), BA: Human Resources Management (Required), BA: International Relations (Required), BA: Law (Required), BA: Political Science (Required), BA: Social Science (Required)

Certifications

HCR Learning Program - UNHCR, HCR Protection Learning Program - UNHCR, Programme Management (PM) 1 - UNHCR

Competencies

Managing resource

https://icsc.un.org/Home/SalaryScales

Compendium

Add.2 to Bi-annual Compendium 2022 - Part BThis position doesn't require a functional clearance

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