UNHCR: Repatriation Associate - 37612 (Kakuma)

 Eligible Applicants

This position is advertised open to Group 1, Group 2, if applicable and external applicants.

Duties and Qualifications

Repatriation Associate

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The Repatriation Associate reports to the Senior Repatriation Associate, Associate Repatriation Officer, Associate Protection Officer, Repatriation Officer or Protection Officer in a Field Office, Sub Office or a Country Office.

The Repatriation Associate is relied upon to ensure the advancement of repatriation activities. She/he should implement the voluntary repatriation programme, in compliance with requisite standard operating procedures. S/he should contribute to ensuring that all repatriation movements respect the principle of voluntariness and occur in safety and dignity, with the full participation and support of persons and communities of concern.

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

- Interview candidates for voluntary repatriation and ensure that they make informed decisions on returns, based on up to date information on the conditions in the country of origin.

- Prepare documents (including Voluntary Repatriation Forms) and ensure that refugees are provided with the appropriate documentation.

- Facilitate UNHCR¿s access and communication to/with individual and communities of concern, including through translation and cultural mediation.

- Participate in mass information activities aimed at informing refugee communities and other relevant stakeholders about the voluntary repatriation programme.

- Provide logistics and administrative support to voluntary repatriation border-crossing/return movements.

- Assist in monitoring the implementation of the voluntary return operation through consultations, regular field visits and monitoring tools.

- Gather and enter data related to return movements and conditions in areas of return and accordingly advise the repatriation/protection/programme units, as appropriate.

- Assess the specific needs of vulnerable categories of returnees during return movements and advise on responses.

- Interview candidates for voluntary repatriation and establish whether their decision is voluntary.

- In line with the existing SOPs, advise senior colleagues on which individuals to register for further return processing.

- Enter information on voluntary repatriation into available databases, in line with SOPs.

- Draft and submit reports relating to voluntary repatriation.

- 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

Not applicable

Certificates and/or Licenses

International Law, International Relation, Political science,

or other relevant field.

(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

Demonstrated knowledge in UNHCR refugee protection standards, procedures for Refugee Repatriation and its policies and principles on durable solutions for refugees and others of concern to UNHCR.

Desirable

Completion of UNHCR specific learning/training activities (i.e.).

UNHCR field experience desirable.

Good knowledge of UNHCR¿s protection mandate and operations.

Functional Skills

IT-Computer Literacy

PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework

PR-Protection - Durable Solutions

PR-Resettlement/Repatriation/Voluntary Repatriation

(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.

Position Competencies

Competencies as defined in Job Profile:

Core Competencies

Accountability

Communication

Organizational Awareness

Teamwork & Collaboration

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Client & Result Orientation

Cross-Functional Competencies

Analytical Thinking

Technological Awareness

Planning and Organizing

Language Requirements

Please also note that English is essential for this Job Opening.

Additional Information

Important note:

¿ Only applications submitted through www.unhcr.org will be accepted.

¿ Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted

¿ For GS positions, interviews are mandatory whereas written tests may be conducted if considered necessary;

Closing Date

The closing date for submission of applications is 28 June 2022

Apply here: https://public.msrp.unhcr.org/.../HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB...