Resettlement Associate Job in Kenya - UN

Resettlement Associate

Organizational
Setting and Work Relationships

A Resettlement Associate position is
typically located at MultiCountry Office, Branch Office or Field Office. Under
supervision, the incumbent’s primary role is to assist in providing, in close
coordination with concerned sections within UNHCR as well as external parties
such as resettlement countries, IOM and NGOs, a continuous support to
resettlement operations by ensuring that resettlement polices are correctly
implemented and operations are supported in establishing comprehensive
protection and solutions strategies. The incumbent takes part in assessing
cases for resettlement and conducting interviews as well as monitoring
procedural compliance and quality of case submissions. The role of the
Resettlement Associate may involve managerial responsibilities in supervising,
coaching and training junior staff, and assisting in implementing
organisational objectives and priorities.

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,
crossfunctional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of
professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

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 incountry communication on the
status and followup on persons of concern (PoC) being considered for
resettlement; ensure that records on individual cases are kept uptodate.

 Provide PoC and partners with
uptodate 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.

 Manage, maintain and update
proGres or Consolidated Online Resettlement Tracking System (CORTS) database
and provide technical support.

 Coordinate travel and departure
arrangements for refugees accepted for resettlement.

 Organize logistical support for
governments undertaking resettlement missions.

 Maintain accurate resettlement
statistics as well as uptodate records on individual cases; assist in the
preparation of reports.

 Assist with preparing a strategy
and budget for resettlement activities and monitoring expenditures.

 Provide administrative support
for resettlementrelated 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 incountry 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 

Not applicable

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 antifraud workshop).

Functional Skills 

COCrosscultural communication

PRRefugee Resettlement programs

PRResettlement AntiFraud Policy and
Procedures

(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.

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