Resettlement Associate (protection referrals caseworker)

Job Description

United Nations High Commissioner Refugees (UNHCR)

Vacancy Notice No.:  ETHME/VN/UNOPS/006/15

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 Protection Officer/Associate Protection Officer, the Resettlement Associate/protection referrals caseworker will:

• Identify protection cases for possible referral to resettlement with a target of 20 cases per week;


• Prepare the protection referral forms (PRFs) that will be shared with the (Associate) Protection Officer for approval and referrals to resettlement;


• Work as part of the protection team with focus on the protection referrals for resettlement;


• Provide counselling and advice to refugees concerning criteria, prospects, and problems in connection with the resettlement process;


• Perform other duties as required.

 

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.

Closing date: Jan 08, 2016

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How to Apply

This 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/006/15 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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