Resettlement Associate (caseworker)

Job Description

Vacancy Notice No.: ETHME/VN/UNOPS/012/15

Grade :L-ICA 6 (Under UNOPS salary Scale)

Type of Appointment: Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA)

Duration of the contract: January 2016 till 31 December 2016

DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES

Under the direct supervision of the Associate Resettlement Officer, the Resettlement Associate caseworker will:

Interview cases that were identified and cleared for resettlement with a target of 18 cases per month;
Complete RRF’s (Resettlement Referral Forms) or NFF (Note for the Files) for the cases that did not meet the resettlement criteria during the resettlement interview;
Implement resettlement policies, strategies, and standard operating procedures to maintain a coherent, credible, and transparent resettlement program;
Provide counselling and advice to refugees concerning criteria, prospects, and problems in connection with the resettlement process;
Oversee and assist in the dissemination of resettlement policy issues among refugees, partners, and government authorities;
Perform other duties as required.
Job Requirements

Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Education

University degree in relevant area (e.g. international law / refugee law, political science, social sciences and related field);
Work Experience

Minimum of two years’ work experience in relevant work area (e.g. profiling refugee populations, registration, conducting refugee status determination, preparing individual resettlement submissions and submissions for prima facie refugee populations, etc.);
Knowledge of and/or preparedness to become familiar with and abide by UNHCR’s principles, code of conduct and humanitarian goals;
Knowledge of the international legal framework governing refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons and statelessness;
Knowledge of UNHCR guidelines on refugee status determination / resettlement;
Awareness of gender issues and how to apply rights and community-based approach to identify and respond to specific needs;
Awareness of the importance of preventing fraud and ways to mitigate risks.
Excellent interviewing and counselling skills;
Excellent drafting and analytical skills;
Ability to conduct assessments and identify protection risks of individuals and groups;
Demonstrable leadership skills in developing communication strategies, negotiating and implementing large group activities within a multicultural / refugee and multi-sectoral setting;
Strong interpersonal skills (e.g. conflict resolution) and ability to work effectively in teams;
Ability to work in stressful situations and in hardship locations;
Required

Computer Skill – MS-Office and Excel
Fluency in English language
Analytical thinking
Political Awareness
Desired

Knowledge of Local language
Competency in Somali, Trigrinya, Afari, Arabic and/or French languages an asset.
Resettlement experience
Experience with large-scale resettlement and/or evacuation programmes desirable;
Experience with counselling refugees on resettlement related issues – highly desirable;
Experience with Refugee Status Determination and Exclusion analysis– highly desirable

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How to Apply

his vacancy is open for qualified Ethiopians Only.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

IMPORTANT

Applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send a motivation letter and P11 Form to: Human Resources Unit, UNHCR Representation Office in Ethiopia, P.O.Box 1076, Addis Ababa

Applicants should clearly indicate the Title of the Position and Vacancy Notice Number: ETHME/VN/UNOPS/012/15 on the envelope. Please note that applications which do not have the post title and vacancy number on top of the envelope shall not be CONSIDERED.

Late applications will not be considered.

Due to the volume of applications only short listed candidates will be invited for interview.

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