Resettlement Associate | Gondar, Ethiopia

Job Description

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

A Resettlement Associate position is typically located at Multi-Country 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, cross-functional 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 in-country communication on the status and follow-up on persons of concern (PoC) being considered for resettlement; ensure that records on individual cases are kept up-to-date.

– Provide PoC and partners with up-to-date 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 up-to-date 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 resettlement-related 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 in-country 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 anti-fraud workshop).

Functional Skills

• CO-Cross-cultural communication
• PR-Refugee Resettlement programs
• PR-Resettlement Anti-Fraud 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.

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.

UNHCR does not currently promote voluntary repatriation to Eritrea, Somalia, Sudan, South Sudan or Yemen, as return in safety and dignity cannot be guaranteed. UNHCR Ethiopia is, however, engaged in regional collaboration to support voluntary repatriation whenever it is deemed feasible. Options for local integration are also limited, as the implementation of the 2019 Proclamation is gradual. Therefore, resettlement and complementary pathways remain the key components of UNHCR’s protection and solutions strategy, which also align with the objective of the Global Compact on Refugees and the Comprehensive Refugee Response Framework.

Within a comprehensive approach to solutions, UNHCR Northern Operations will pursue resettlement to third country targeting the most vulnerable refugees particularly those subjected to multiple displacements in Ethiopia because of the Tigray crisis.

In 2023 and 2024, around 2750 refugees are projected to be submitted on individual basis for resettlement to a third country whilst others will be prioritized under group processing.

Under the supervision of the Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer, the Resettlement Associate is primary role is to assist in effective resettlement delivery of UNHCR Gondar’s Office in accordance with the UNHCR Resettlement Handbook, UNHCR Manual and relevant policy papers and publications. The incumbent provides important clerical and administrative support to resettlement operations and may as required take part in assessing cases for resettlement and conducting interviews.

S/he maintains frequent contacts with the supervisor, relevant colleagues within the same Office or Offices under purview to exchange information and discuss issues on resettlement cases. Some contacts and communication at a working level are required with Embassy / Immigration Officials of resettlement countries, IOM as well as with other operating partners regarding resettlement issues.

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.

• English

Operational context

Additional Qualifications

Skills

• CO-Cross-cultural communication,
• PR-Refugee Resettlement programs,
• PR-Resettlement Anti-Fraud Policy and Procedures

Certifications

• International Law – Other,
• International Relations – Other

Competencies

• Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Judgement & decision making, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaboration

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Compendium

Additional Information

• An eliminatory or complementary written test may be conducted which will be followed by a competency based oral interview.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.