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Health Intern

Key responsibilities

Data management – Support the health team with the process of identifying erroneous or corrupt data within the medical and counseling data fields in sales force;
Participate in the medical outreaches;
Support the medical team to counter-check medicine received and arrange these on the shelves;
Participate in the registration of clients with NHIF;
Support the medical team in delivering MOH reports to Dagoretti Sub-county Health Management Team offices;
Assist the medical staff in picking medical commodities from Riruta Health Center, National AIDS, and STI Control Programme (NASCOP) offices;

Any other duty assigned by the Health Program Manager.
Requirements:

Diploma in Nursing and recently completed/or a student pursuing a degree or diploma in Counseling Psychology;
Registered with the Nursing Council of Kenya or the Kenya Psychological Association;
Excellent communication skills (verbal and written);
Experience working with databases will be an added advantage;
A combination of one year of working experience preferable.

Desired:

Prior experience working with refugees and/or asylum seekers in an urban setting.

Special Requirement:

A police clearance certificate

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refugepoint.applicantstack.com

October 29, 2024
Human Resource Intern Field Building Intern

Position overview
The primary responsibility of the HR intern is to provide general administrative support for the Human Resources department.

Key responsibilities:
Assist with various administration roles;

Including but not limited to supporting on-boarding and off-boarding forms, scheduling of recruiting interviews and off-boarding interviews, requesting reference checks and monitoring the same, and ensuring accurate filing of requisite documents.
Support in preparing the onboarding schedules for new staff.
Leave tracking and reconciliation to ensure the 2023 leave trackers are up to date
Help track performance evaluation reports and ensure the department managers and staff have filled them.
Support in coordination of monthly all hands meetings.
Assist in payroll preparation.
Ensure employee record-keeping accuracy and facilitate in sharing monthly employee records with headquarters;
Track monthly anniversaries for staff and send out appreciation emails.
Distribute Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct, Standard Operating Procedures, as well as additional requisite onboarding and/or yearly sign off documents to staff, ensure proper filing and tracking;
Observe and/or participate in recruitment and exit interviews;
Observe and/or participate in wellness check-ins with staff;
Perform miscellaneous clerical tasks such as filing, scanning, data entry;
Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements:

CHRP/Diploma in Human Resources Management;
Bachelor’s Degree in Human Resource, Business Studies or a related field is an added advantage.

Desired Requirements:

Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality;
Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills;
Comfortable working closely with multiple levels in the organization;
Able to excel working independently and in a fast-paced team environment;
Ability to meet challenging deadlines;
Demonstrates exceptional attention to detail and problem solving;
High proficiency with Excel, Word, Adobe.

Special Requirements:

A police clearance certificate.

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October 29, 2024
Deputy Country Director

Position overview
RefugePoint is recruiting an experienced Deputy Country Director (D-CD). As the D-CD you will be responsible for ensuring that RefugePoint’s (RP) programs in Kenya contribute to RPs vision of an inclusive world where refugees are supported to rebuild their lives, reach their full potential, and contribute to their communities.
Along with the Country Director (CD) – Kenya, the D-CD plays a major role in furthering the mission of the organization and helping to set and reach its operational goals. This position oversees all of RefugePoint’s programming in Kenya, including the Urban Refugee Protection Program (URPP), programs related to Third Country Solutions (e.g. Resettlement, Labor Mobility, Family Reunification), and engagement with refugee-led organizations (RLOs) and community-based organizations (CBOs), and works closely with senior management in determining the organization’s strategic direction, priorities and approaches. In addition, the D-CD oversees training and communications activities in the Nairobi office.
Key responsibilities
Overall Program Management and Leadership

Assume primary responsibility for overseeing all program activities and supervising associated staff in the Kenya office, including:

The Urban Refugee Protection Program (URPP), in conjunction with the Urban Program Coordinator
Third country solutions (3CS) in conjunction with the Director, 3CS
Deployment program in conjunction with the Director, Deployment Program
Training & Field building work to support partner organizations including CBOs and RLOs in conjunction with the Chief Program Officer

In addition to program-related responsibilities, the D-CD supervises staff and provides oversight for communications-related activities in the Nairobi office.
Liaises closely with the Chief Program Officer and Country Director to provide programmatic oversight and guidance by supervising and supporting program functions to ensure objectives are met and are within the required time frames and budgets.
Maintain close coordination and communication with all of the organization’s Nairobi program staff, with particular attention to achieving outcomes, professional development, and staff morale.
Coordinate closely with the organization’s Nairobi operations staff to ensure programs are properly resourced and supported to achieve outcomes.
Provide technical support and oversight on field building activities.
With the Country Director, ensure the overall high quality and ethical standards of the organization’s Nairobi programs. This includes support for quality assurance processes to ensure that Nairobi programs are consistently improving to serve beneficiaries.
With the Country Director, ensure resources are in place and used effectively to carry out the organization’s strategy and planned activities.
Support MER activities, coordinating with the Country Director and the MER Manager
Coordinate and collaborate with finance and administration colleagues to ensure necessary staffing, budgeting, and financial soundness of programs.
In the absence of the Country Director, provide overall management to the entire RefugePoint office in Kenya including assuming all of the CDs management roles.

Communications

In conjunction with the Associate Director of Communications, supervise the Communications Senior Officer.
Ensure the communications team in the Nairobi office has the resources necessary to collect and cultivate client and staff stories to support the organization’s communications efforts.
Review quarterly and annual report content related to the URPP for accuracy and content
Provide guidance and support to the communications team in developing and implementing plans for internal and external communications efforts.

Training

In conjunction with the Chief Programs Officer, supervise the Training Manager.
Work with the Training Manager to ensure the Nairobi office has the resources necessary to promote and maintain a centre of learning for refugee self-reliance programming.
Work with the Training Manager to support the field-building efforts aimed at strengthening the capacity of RLOs and CBOs.

Strategic Leadership

Serve as a member of the Senior Management Team in Kenya & liaise with the organizations Executive Management Team when required
Partner with the Country Director, the Chief Program Officer, and relevant management to shape RefugePoint’s (RP) Kenya strategy and develop operational work plans in line with RPs’ agency-wide strategy, mission and values.
Assist in providing strategic leadership for the organization and in setting both long and short-range programmatic goals.
Ensure team activities are aligned to achieve the strategic objectives of Kenya-based program teams.

Representation

Represent RefugePoint Kenya in the Refugee Self-Reliance Initiative community of practice
Ensure Nairobi programs are represented at relevant working group meetings in Kenya.
In the absence of the Country Director, serve as the secondary representative and designee for the Kenya-based programs with external partners, vendors, legal counsel, local authorities, financial institutions, and any other partners as necessary.
Represent the organization as appropriate at meetings and conferences.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of refugee self-reliance and third country solutions (3CS) programming.
Demonstrated ability to manage a large and diverse operational program, and to balance the competing needs and demands of different partner agencies.
Demonstrated ability to analyse budget data and financial reports, and to ensure cost-effective program implementation
Experience in managing a large and diverse staff, and the ability to lead teams in a multicultural environment.
Experience with staff performance management and conflict resolution.
Proven leadership and decision-making skills; sound judgment, initiative, flexibility, and collegiality.
Superior verbal and written communication skills; ability to effectively present information to senior management, the Board of Directors, operational partners, and other audiences.
Demonstrated organizational skills, as well as strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to maintain high-performance standards and attention to detail.
Ability to conduct oneself in a professional manner and to represent the best interests of the agency.
Ability to travel internationally including to locations in Africa.

Qualifications

University Degree in a relevant field (e.g. international affairs, law, human rights, migration studies, public health, anthropology, etc.). Advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 5 years previous work experience in the field of refugee protection and assistance, with at least 3 of those years at a senior management level.

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refugepoint.applicantstack.com

October 29, 2024
Economic Mobility Assistant

The main purpose of the position is to provide support to the Resettlement Unit, specifically working on processing refugee applicants for economic mobility, mainly to Canada. The Economic Mobility program aims to identify and refer successful refugee applicants for job opportunities in Canada and beyond. The program also aims to continue building on the outcomes and learnings of a pilot project –the Economic Mobility Pathways Project by documenting opportunities and barriers to labour migration in the refugee context.
Core Responsibilities of this Position:
Screening

Receive applications from refugee applicants and conduct different types and levels of screening (which may include but not limited to paper review, phone screening, intakes and informal language assessment etc.) to ensure the applicants meet the economic mobility program criteria, employer needs, provincial and federal requirements;
Lead and support candidates in producing high-quality CVs that meet program standards;
Develop understanding and knowledge around participating countries’ economic mobility programs including their skills classification and apply the same during screening;
Coordinate language training and formal language testing with accredited testing centres;
Liaise and correspond with UNHCR offices, namely, Branch Office Kenya, Sub Office Dadaab and Sub Office Kakuma around the screening process and requirements;

Data Entry

Conduct data entry for all applications received by entering all pertinent data points required;
Enter and update the economic mobility database consistently, organize information to fit the format required by the database and ensure data is backed up;
Create accurate spreadsheets that capture pertinent information necessary for implementing the program and generate statistics when required;

Employment Applications/Job Interviews

Provide support to applicants in drafting, preparing and completing job applications including writing curriculum vitae, resumes and other required documentation;
In coordination with the supervisor, conduct job interview preparation for the applicants, which includes employer briefing, providing guidance on and sharing relevant reading materials, scheduling and or conducting mock interviews and giving feedback;
Facilitate employer interviews and, when necessary, conduct missions to camps.

Immigration Applications

Facilitate the completion of provincial and federal immigration documents by demonstrating a firm grasp of the immigration requirements of the participating countries and guiding applicants through the process, including the sourcing of required documents.
Provide all other support to ensure the successful submission of immigration applications and troubleshooting where necessary.

Missions

When required, undertake missions to UNHCR offices in Kakuma, Dadaab, Nairobi and other locations to conduct screening, language testing, preparation of employment applications including CVs/resumes, job interviews, completion of provincial and federal immigration documents.

Documentation and Record Keeping

Maintain soft and hard copies of the program’s related documents.
Create and document files to allow for retrieval when necessary.
Document best practices learned when undertaking data entry and general screening.

Information Sharing and Expectations Management

When required, engage in information sharing/awareness-raising and expectations management sessions about labour mobility with participating applicants and the refugee community in general. Ensure the communication about prospects and opportunities is realistic and in line with program requirements and standard operating procedures.
When needed, conduct focus group sessions with the community to assess the level of awareness about the program, clarify any misconceptions or misinformation, gather relevant information/data and field questions from the community.

Attend to other program duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Bachelor’s Degree in Office Administration, Business Administration, Social Studies or any other related field.
Secretarial or administrative experience in private or public sector is required.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Good command of MS Office packages.

Desired Qualifications:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy.
Good working knowledge of English is required.
Proficient typing skills.
Experience working with refugee communities in urban areas.
French proficiency is considered an added advantage.
Previous data entry, file review and form fill work experience is considered an advantage.

Special Requirements:

A certificate of police clearance.

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refugepoint.applicantstack.com

October 29, 2024
Officer, Food Program Associate, Livelihoods

The primary role of this position is to implement the food assistance program, ensuring that the intended clients receive their food rations in time.

The core responsibilities of this position

Food Distribution

Receive assigned food referrals in the database, create interventions, and schedule deliveries;
Generate and prepare lists of clients in the food program and determine the food quantities needed per location;
Create food orders and submit them to the Social Work Program Manager for approval;
Update the shared monthly schedule indicating the support needed for food distribution;
Communicate with clients in the food program to ensure they are aware of the support they are entitled to; when and how they will receive the food program support; how to raise queries or complaints, and any other communication needs that may come up related to the food program;
Jointly with an Admin representative; verify that the delivered food is of good quality and meets the specifications in the order;
Receive the food items from the Admin representative and issue to the clients. Hand over to the Admin representative any balance of items at the end of the distribution in each location;
Ensure that each recipient signs on the hard copy list and digitally on TaroWorks. Sync the data after distributing in each location;
Take stock of the food distribution exercise and note the emerging issues. Resolve what can be addressed on-site while keeping the Social Work Program Manager in the loop.

Record keeping and reporting

Create and maintain physical food distribution records fully signed by clients at each distribution for all locations;
Update the electronic database records to ensure all activity is captured, including case notes and delivery records with food case notes on distribution anomalies that may affect households;
In conjunction with the Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting team, carry out monthly reconciliations of database records to ensure that all records tally with the procurement and physical distribution records;
Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual activity reports and share these with the Social Work Program Manager.

Program improvements

In conjunction with the Social Work Program Manager & other members of the urban team, organize dialogue sessions with program recipients to increase their knowledge and understanding of nutrition needs, and proper food handling;
Work with the Monitoring Evaluation and Reporting Manager as well as the Social Work Program Manager to design and implement regular surveys to determine the nutritional value of the food basket provided by RefugePoint and capture client feedback and wishes;
Identify gaps in the food program processes, make recommendations, and escalate promptly;
In consultation with the Social Work Program Manager, review and update the food program guidelines & standard operating procedures (SOPs);
Participate in periodic market surveys of the food basket and provide feedback to the Social Work Program Manager;
Provide regular feedback to the Social Work Program Manager and the procurement team on the quality of the food delivered as well as all feedback provided by program recipients.
Attend to other duties as assigned by the supervisor

Requirements:
Either:

Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or another related field with at least two years of experience in stores and inventory management OR
Diploma in Business Administration with at least three years of experience in stores and inventory management OR
Degree in Social Work or related field with at least two years of experience in psychosocial programs
Experience with databases and data software;
Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Desirable Requirements:

Knowledge and experience in warehouse operations, supply chain management, procurement, and logistics.
Experience working with refugees and host communities.
Experience in implementing food programs.
Experience working with the Salesforce database.
Analytical and report writing skills.

Special Requirement:

Recent Police Clearance Certificate

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October 29, 2024
Associate, Communications

Primary Responsibilities
Writing and general communications

At the direction of the Senior Communications Officer, collect and cultivate client and staff stories and draft content for various RefugePoint publications, including fundraising appeals, newsletters, grant proposals, and special reports.
Support the Senior Communications Officer in drafting and revising existing content about URPP programs as needed.
Support the Senior Communications Officer in the preparation of the quarterly and annual report content related to the URPP and client and staff stories for the URPP/UNCP.
Manage the internal newsletter.
Manage the internal staff website.
Produce content from start to finish: from setting up interviews with other RefugePoint team members and clients, traveling into the field on a weekly basis, developing interview questions, interviewing clients to collect stories, writing final stories using quotes/audio/notes taken and submitting finalized work, with photos (sometimes video) to the Senior Communications Officer.
Maintain strong relationships with all Nairobi teams (medical, social work, livelihoods, counseling, etc) and check in on a monthly basis for story leads, suggestions.
Support the creation of content for the external newsletter as needed.
Track refugee resettlement departures and update headquarters regularly. Track refugees post-departure, and set up systems to put this into place.

Social media and website support

Working in coordination with RefugePoint’s Social Media Strategist and other Communications team members to develop content for RefugePoint’s web and social media platforms using the content collected (client stories, staff highlights, etc).
Provide assistance in managing and evaluating social media platforms as requested.
Conduct media monitoring on issues related specifically to urban refugee protection and alert the Senior Communications Officer to relevant stories.

Video and Photography

Photograph and edit images of clients, programs, and the environment in Nairobi for RefugePoint’s publications, website, and social media.
Film and edit, or arrange for videographers to film material for RefugePoint’s audio/visual needs.
Organize and manage Nairobi’s image library, ensuring that all releases are signed and accessible.
Help to maintain a spreadsheet of all client stories so that all content can be easily searched/accessed.

Event Management and Training

As needed by the Senior Communications Officer, assist with coordinating RefugePoint events in Nairobi, including trainings, conferences, community working groups, and fundraising forums.
As needed, help with the printing of T-shirts and other collateral.

Qualifications

A strong interest in the mission of RefugePoint and refugee protection.
Excellent writing skills (in English), proofreading, and editing skills are imperative to this position. Writing with a US-based population in mind will be required.
Excellent interviewing skills, and communication skills in speaking, transcribing, contacting, and following up with refugee clients.
Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field (communications, journalism, marketing, public relations, etc). Degrees in human rights or international affairs will also be considered.
A minimum of three years of experience in a related communications position.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (English fluency required).
Experience with popular social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, etc).
Applicants with photography and/or videography skills are preferred. Experience with Adobe Creative Suite software is also a plus.
Familiarity with Mailchimp and WordPress CMS is a plus.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively. The candidate will need to be a self-starter, someone who can manage their time and tasks independently and responsibly.
Respect for individuals regardless of their race, nationality, gender, sexual orientation, age, or legal status.
A sense of humor, attention to detail, patience, and diplomacy.
Must be legally able to live and work in Kenya.

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refugepoint.applicantstack.com

October 29, 2024
Community Liason

Duties and responsibilities:

Assist help-seekers by engaging in lay-counselling where necessary (helping people make informed decisions and making referral to other services or support);
Co-design and implement culturally grounded, trauma-informed prevention and healing strategies;
Identify and build the strengths of community members through an active process of collaboration;
Establish relationships with members of their community, as well as between other organizations and RefugePoint;
Community-based needs and asset mapping, and Peer Support Training);MHPSSCo-Lead, design, support developing initiatives (i.e. MHPSS Community-based needs and asset mapping, and Peer Support Training);
Involvement in planning and implementation of bi-directional sensitising efforts;
Provide language support (interpretation and translation) and cultural support;
â€‹â€‹â€‹â€‹Development and implementation of community MHPSS initiatives involving bridging the capacity of community leaders through community consultation, and creating a dialogue with relevant staff;
Extend reach of outcomes to diversity of refugee communities;
Engage in expectation management of community members.

Attend to any other duties as assigned by the line supervisor(s).
Requirements:

Be a resident of Nairobi;
Must be fluent in English and languages spoken by refugees/ migrants;
Must hold a UNHCR mandate refugee certificate, Government alien card and/or recent Government verification documents;
Must have a minimum of secondary school education;
Ability to maintain confidentiality;
Must be able to secure a work-permit prior to a contract being issued.

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refugepoint.applicantstack.com

October 29, 2024
Associate, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting

The primary responsibility of the Associate, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting is to assess the wellbeing of households through a standardised tool or other tools as may be communicated and/or developed from time to time.
The core responsibilities of this position are as follows:
Assessment

Manage all internal referrals for assessments in the database;
Visit referred vulnerable households to assess their wellbeing and level of self-reliance;
Submit assessment results to RefugePoint on the provided platform;
Ensure that all core clients are assessed every six months;
Adhere to confidentiality procedures and policies when collecting, storing, or sharing data;
Participate in monthly case review panels
Conduct post-exit assessments for clients who graduate or attain self-sufficiency.

Referrals

Through the database, refer cases that require further assistance following low assessment scores;
Highlight any specific protection concerns identified during assessment for a timely response.

Documentation and reporting:

Make case notes in the database to ensure other staff are well informed on new information on assessed households;
Work collaboratively within the urban program team to ensure clients’ needs are holistically met through review of pending cases and highlight lighting areas that need further action, highlight processes that have potential impact on clients and quality control of the databases;
Prepare presentations on MER training, data review, program updates and develop annual and monthly work plans;
Closely work with the Program Manager-Information Technology and Senior Officer- Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting in picking trends relating to nationality, gender, income sources, and location of households as well other variables that may be determined from time to time;
Share appropriate information with partner agencies and community members as guided.
Attend to other duties as assigned.

Required Minimum Qualifications:

University degree in social work, community development, international relations, or related field required;
Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
Strong interpersonal skills;
Excellent computer skills.

Desired Qualifications

Experience assisting refugees and asylum seekers in an urban environment;
Training and/or experience in Monitoring and Evaluation.

Special Requirements:

A current Police Clearance Certificate

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refugepoint.applicantstack.com

October 29, 2024
Development Manager

Position Overview:
RefugePoint is looking for an experienced Development Manager to help grow RefugePoint’s funding portfolio in Kenya/East Africa. The role will be based in Nairobi, Kenya and will be a part of our global team—working with staff in Kenya as well as the HQ-based Development Team to develop and implement a local fundraising strategy focused particularly on institutional donors (government, foundation, corporate).
Key responsibilities include conducting robust donor-mapping and funding research, being the lead writer for proposals and reports submitted to local/regional funders, supporting the HQ development team with grant writing and reports for Kenya program activities, and serving as a liaison with the HQ development team to plan and host donor and staff site visits.
The ideal candidate will be proactive, confident, and a strong written and verbal communicator who thrives in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities

Develop and implement a local (Kenya/East Africa) fundraising strategy in collaboration with the Country Director (based in NBO) and the Manager of Philanthropic Partnerships (Based in US).
Conduct local/regional prospect research and donor mapping—identifying and reporting on new funding opportunities, including researching and vetting prospective government and corporate/foundation donors in the region
Identify and share relevant funding opportunities with local refugee-led organization partners
Serve as lead grant writer for local and regional funders, including developing, writing and submitting proposals and reports
Support the grant writing/reporting process as needed for U.S./European/Canadian donors who are funding RefugePoint’s programs in Kenya
Build and steward key funder relationships in Kenya and East Africa, including establishing and maintaining relationships
Coordinate with key programs; Finance and Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning (MEL) staff to prepare proposals and reports
Support the Development Team in planning, organizing and hosting (or co-hosting) donor site visits to Nairobi (both institutional and individual donors)
Identify and share funding opportunities with refugee led/serving Community Based.

Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:

3-5 years professional experience in development/fundraising in Kenya or East Africa, preferred experience in Nairobi
Fluency in written and spoken English
Excellent, persuasive communication skills (writing and verbal) that engage and inspire others
At least two years of demonstrated grant writing experience
Familiarity in managing funder relationships in all stages of the donor management life-cycle (identification, qualification, cultivation, solicitation and stewardship)
Familiarity with the philanthropic community in Kenya preferred
Experience working with donor management and CRM software (such as Salesforce) preferred
Demonstrated passion for RefugePoint’s mission and alignment with its values
Knowledge and understanding of refugee issues
Strong time management and prioritization skills; ability to work independently and meet hard deadlines

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refugepoint.applicantstack.com

October 29, 2024
Deployment Program Coordinator

Supervisor: Deployment Program Manager
Starting Salary: KES 334,104
This position is responsible for providing broad, high-level support to the agency’s deployment program, also called the UNHCR Collaboration Project (UNCP), and acts as the primary supervisor for the agency’s deployed Experts. The primary purpose of the UNCP is to deploy RefugePoint Experts in the field of Resettlement, Complementary Pathways and Child Protection to UNHCR offices throughout the world, focusing on Africa and the Middle East. These Experts provide direct support to UNHCR through casework and capacity building related to third-country solutions.
This position is based in Nairobi, Kenya and reports to the Deployment Program Manager (DPM), a position based at RefugePoint’s Headquarters in Boston, USA. Thus, supervision is fully remote.
The position is a member of RefugePoint Kenya’s Senior Management Team.
Core responsibilities and duties of the positions are as follows:

Supervises, mentors and technically supports Experts deployed to UNHCR, to ensure high quality, efficient and professional implementation of the deployment program;
Develops and maintains strong relationships with UNHCR HQ, Regional Bureaus and Country and Field Offices. Communicates regularly with UNHCR focal points to plan and execute deployments;
Helps negotiate Terms of Reference (TORs) for assignments and monitors and evaluates team and individual progress at regular intervals to ensure that assignments are on track to meet targets specified in TORs;
Assists with UNCP recruitment, including reviewing applications and conducting interviews, and works closely with HR to ensure a healthy pool of candidates is maintained;
Provides newly recruited staff with comprehensive orientation on RefugePoint’s overall mission, the UNHCR Collaboration Project, and life as an Expert;
Trains newly recruited Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Experts on technical areas of refugee resettlement and other pathways;
Develops and maintain a Training Curriculum for new Experts;
Closely reviews narrative and case tracking reports from Experts, follows up on issues presented, and collates into quarterly reports to be shared internally;
Conducts check-ins with new Experts during the first month of their deployment, and regular check-ins with all Experts on a quarterly basis, fostering strong communication between the Expert and the UNCP, identifying best practices, and troubleshooting problems;
Evaluates and monitors the outcomes of deployment activities and makes recommendations to enhance programming;
As requested, contributes to discussions with the Agency’s senior management around strategy and vision of the UNCP;
Assists in compiling quarterly narrative reports to HQ on the highlights, outputs and challenges of the UNCP;
Promotes a sense of connectivity and professional development amongst program staff, as well as a sense of connection between program staff and others within the Agency;
Keeps up to date with global, regional and local trends and policies in Third Country Solutions, as these conversations apply to the UNCP;
Adheres to RefugePoint’s code of conduct, Standard Operating Procedures, guiding principles, and uphold the highest professional ethical obligations;
Meets deadlines consistently, resolve challenges in a collaborative manner, and maintain responsive lines of communication with all levels of management and staff.

Any other duties as assigned by the Deployment Program Manager.
Required qualifications:

University degree in a related field and 4 years of refugee-related work experience.
At least 2 years of experience in a deployment program or other similar secondment program, ideally with UNHCR.
Significant familiarity with UNHCR and its policies and procedures for partners.
Experience working with refugees in Africa preferred
Excellent diplomatic and interpersonal skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills;
Excellent English language communication skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening)
Experience training groups preferred;
Experience in Child Protection/ Best Interests Procedures an advantage;
Strong writing and analytical skills;
Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Office; knowledge of ProGres database or the ability to learn computer programs quickly an advantage;
Demonstrated ability to work well under pressure, maintaining flexibility and attention-to-detail under challenging circumstances;
Commitment to RefugePoint’s mission of providing lasting solutions to the world’s most vulnerable refugees.
Commitment to adhere to RefugePoint and UNHCR Code of Conduct and conduct oneself in a professional and courteous manner at all times.
Ability to travel in Africa on short notice and sometimes under difficult conditions, including to refugee camps, remote areas and sometimes high security environments.

Special Requirement:

Police clearance certificate.

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refugepoint.applicantstack.com

October 28, 2024