Duties and responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Resettlement & CP Officer at the UNHCR Sub Office in Dadaab, the UNOPS IICA 1 will:
Interview refugees, undertake necessary action / assessments to finalise the resettlement assessment, including, refugee status determinations and complete RRFs for cases deemed by the office to meet the resettlement criteria;
Complete Resettlement Referral Forms (RRFs) to meet agreed targets in Dadaab. The consultant is expected to complete 6 RRFs per week or a NFF in lieu of an RRF when and if the case interviewed is recommended for closure;
Liaise with other functional units with UNHCR and partner agencies to ensure necessary action is taken / assessments made to finalise documentation on resettlement submissions;
Actively participate in expedited resettlement verification and quality assurance/review activities if requested by the supervisor;
Fulfil other resettlement related duties as directed by the supervisor; and Support complementary pathways activities.
Essential minimum qualifications and professional experience required
Education
university degree in relevant area (e.g. international law / refugee law, political science, social sciences – preferably in social work etc.) thorough understanding of the principles of refugee law and UNHCR’s mandate;
3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree
Work Experience
Essential
Minimum 3 years relevant work experience with 1 year of professional experience in ; Assisting refugees in a resettlement context, case advocacy, assisting with family reunification, identifying resettlement needs, preparing resettlement referrals/submissions etc. – required.
Professional experience in the area of refugee law or advocacy on behalf of refugees – required;
Professional experience writing detailed submissions on complex issues related to refugee law or refugee matters – desirable;
Experience conducting refugee status determinations and resettlement assessments – required;
Experience drafting resettlement submissions – required;.
Competencies: –
Fluency in English language, strong drafting skills – required.
Knowledge of and/or preparedness to become familiar with and abide by UNHCR’s principles, code of conduct and humanitarian goals – required.
Knowledge of the international legal framework governing refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons and statelessness – required.
Knowledge of UNHCR guidelines on refugee status determination / resettlement. – desirable;
Awareness of gender issues – required.
Knowledge of rights and community-based approach to identify and respond to specific needs – desirable.
Awareness of the importance of preventing fraud – required.
Awareness of ways to mitigate risks – desirable.
Respect for diversity. Ability to work in a multicultural environment. Adherence to the principles of transparency, confidentiality and fair treatment of refugees – required.
Excellent interviewing and counselling skills – required;
Ability to conduct assessments and identify protection risks of individuals and groups – desirable;
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in teams – desirable;
Ability to work in stressful situations and in hardship locations – desirable;
International/field experience – particularly with NGOs or UN agencies working with refugees in countries of refuge – highly desirable.
Working knowledge of ProGres – essential.**
Location
The successful candidate will be based within the team in Dadaab, Kenya.
Apply via :
KENNAVAC@UNHCR.ORG
