Field Associate, G6. TA

Encontrado en: beBee jobs CR - hace 2 semanas

San José, San José, Costa Rica UNHCR - UN High Commissioner for Refugees A tiempo completo

Grade
GS6
Staff Member / Affiliate Type
General Service
Reason
Temporary > Temporary Assignment/ Appointment
Hardship Level
A (least hardship)
Family Type
Family
Residential location (if applicable)

Target Start Date

Target End Date

Job Posting End Date
April 18, 2024
Standard Job Description
Field Associate

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The Field Associate is normally supervised by the (Senior) Field Officer or Head of Office and performs a variety of functions related to Field activities within the office.

The supervisor defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance. The Field Associate may supervise some General Service support staff.

The incumbent keeps frequent internal contacts with staff members in the same duty station to exchange information, to establish understanding of respective needs; to ensure provision of services and resolution of problems and with the external contacts generally with officials of national and international institutions, leaders of the refugee community, local population and/or Implementing Partners (IPs) on subject matters which may be of importance to the Organization.


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
\- Monitor the situation in the AoR, collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor accordingly.
\- Monitor the implementation of UNHCR programme including the delivery of all assistance items and monitoring of infrastructure.
\- Undertake regular visits to various sites in order to assess needs of persons of concern, with particular attention to vulnerable groups.
\- Keep regular contacts with local authorities and implementing partners as requested by supervisor.
\- Act as interpreter when required.
\- Contribute to the preparation of status and progress reports by providing info, preparing tables, etc.
\- Assist in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them during field missions.
\- Inform and act on the reports received on persons of concern within the refugee community or from the local authorities.
\- In coordination with implementing partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.
\- Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern.
\- Represent UNHCR in physical monitoring of projects.

\- Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
\- Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G- 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
Business Administration Law Political Science
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk\* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Not specified

Desirable
Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.
UNHCR field experience.

Functional Skills
\*IT-Computer Literacy
CO-Drafting and Documentation
CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners, Government & Community
PG-Programme Management (programme cycles and reporting standards)
(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.


Desired Candidate Profile
Candidates must be legally present in Costa Rica at the time of application, recruitment and hire.
Only candidates holding a legally job permit in Costa Rica will be considered eligible.

UNHCR is committed to a diverse and inclusive environment, so its staff come from a wide range of socio-economic backgrounds and world perspectives.

We are committed to maintaining diversity in terms of age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, nationality, racial identity, religious beliefs, among others.

People belonging to minority groups, people with special abilities, people who are qualified and meet the requirements of each vacancy are especially encouraged.

All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Include in your application ALL your work experience.
Eligible candidates may be required to take a technical test and/or an interview.
Only shortlisted candidates will be notify
If you have special needs or require assistance to apply, please contact

Desired strategic skills:

  • Experience in developing strategies focused on specific audiences
  • Experience in working with communities
  • Experience in Government and/or key actors in society
  • Experience in public campaigns
  • Have a wide network of key contacts for working with communities in GAM and the northern area.
  • Experience in humanitarian issues

Desired soft skills:

  • Motivation to carry out intense work in the field
  • Empathy, to best serve the people for whom UNHCR works: passion for humanitarian issues.
  • Commitment to the organization and respect for work confidentiality
  • Leadership focused on results
  • Teamwork
  • Positive communication and leadership
  • Ability to respond in the times required by the position

Language requirements:
Spanish C2
English B2
Functional Clearance
This position doesn't require a functional clearance
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level)
English,

Spanish,

Desired languages
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Additional Qualifications
*Skills*CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners, Government & Community, CO-Drafting and Documentation, IT-Computer Literacy, PG-Programme Management (programme cycles and reporting standards)*Education**Certifications*Business Administration - Other, Law - Other, Political Science - Other*Work Experience*
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