Date of closure: Thursday, November 9, 2023 | Field Officer Job Vacancy In Adjumani Uganda | UNHCR
Only applicants who do not hold citizenship in the nation of assignment may apply for this position:
- Level of Hardship: E, or the most severe
- Family Structure:
- Location of residence (if applicable): PR3 grade
- Type of Affiliate/Staff Member: Professional
- Acceptance of remote work: No
- Goal Start Date: October 13th, 2023
- Field Officer Job Vacancy In Adjumani Uganda | UNHCR
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- Employees will typically not have roles as International Professionals in their home countries. Additionally, if a staff person is hired for the first time, their assignment must be outside of their nation of nationality. This effectively indicates that you are not qualified to apply for positions as an international professional that are posted in the nation of your nationality. Reason: Continual > Consistent Assignment
- Typical The role of a field officer Workplace Environment and Collaborative Partnerships Depending on the layout of the Office, the Senior Field Coordinator or the Head of Sub-Office/Field Office typically oversees the Field Officer. He or she might get oblique advice from other departments and units associated with the national or regional program(s). The incumbent’s work shall be guided by the UNHCR Manual, program and protection objectives, Operations Plans, and UN and UNHCR financial/budgetary laws and regulations. In addition to overseeing lower-level professional workers, the incumbent typically manages a small number of support employees. He or she interacts with the functional units at the Country/Regional Office as well as employees in the numerous field offices on a daily basis. In order to discuss issues of shared interest, s/he also maintains close communication with a variety of local civilian and military officials as well as peers in NGOs and UN agencies. Every employee of the UNHCR is responsible for carrying out their responsibilities as outlined in their job description. They act in accordance with the UNHCR’s regulatory framework, which consists of the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions, as well as pertinent accountability frameworks, and within the bounds of their delegated authority. Furthermore, employees must carry out their duties in a way that aligns with the UNHCR’s basic values of professionalism, integrity, and respect for diversity as well as the core, functional, cross-functional, and management skills. obligations – Draft project proposals; create an implementation strategy that includes institutional arrangements for funding. Evaluate the needs of refugees in the various areas where assistance is needed, and recommend to the Head of Office the creation of new projects, modifications to current ones, or termination of ongoing ones. – Keep a close eye on the projects being carried out within the geographical area of responsibility, and make sure that the terms of the agreements signed with the implementing partners are being followed. – Write written reports on a regular basis regarding the status of the sites and the initiatives being implemented. – Continue to have positive working relationships with representatives of the local government, implementation partners, and other organizations. – Report right away any potential security issues that could impact the program, the beneficiaries, or the efficient functioning. – Help visitors to project sites and UNHCR technical advisers and consultants. – Act as UNHCR’s Field Representative. Engage in negotiations with partners, populations of concern, and counterparts in local authorities. – Authorize spending that falls within the DOAP.
Encourage the identification and management of risks and look for ways to take advantage of opportunities that have an impact on the goals in the sphere of influence. Make that risk-based decision-making is grounded in the functional domain of work. Bring up risks, problems, and worries with a manager or the appropriate functional colleague (s). – Carry out additional relevant tasks as needed. Minimum Requirements Education and Experience in Professional Work Experience Years/Degree Level: For P3/NOC, six years of relevant experience with an undergraduate degree, five years with a graduate degree, or four years with a doctorate degree Subject(s) of Education: Politics, Law,
or another pertinent area. Licenses and/or certificates UNHCR Protection Education Initiative. UNHCR Learning Program on Operations Management. (The licenses and certificates with an asterisk* are required.) Relevant Work Background Important fieldwork knowledge. Idealized familiarity with refugee law. good familiarity with UNHCR’s initiatives.Practical Knowledge Programs for IT-Computer Literacy PG at UNHCR (Essential Functional Skills are indicated with an asterisk*.) Language Prerequisites Proficiency in English or the UN working language of the duty station if English is not required for positions in field service and international professional roles. If English is not the local language, proficiency in the UN working language of the duty station is required for national professional positions. Knowledge of English, or if it’s not English, the UN working language of the duty station, is required for General Service positions. Every employee of UNHCR must do their part, both individually and collectively, to create a workplace where everyone feels secure and empowered to carry out their responsibilities. This involves exhibiting zero tolerance for sexism, gender inequality, discrimination, sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, including sexual harassment, and misuse of authority. Individuals and managers alike must take the initiative to stop inappropriate behavior, deal with it when it occurs, encourage further discussion about these concerns, and speak up when these problems happen in order to get advice and assistance from the appropriate UNHCR resources. For all UNHCR positions with this job title and grade level, this is the Standard Job Description. Additional necessary and/or desirable qualifications for the particular activity and/or position may be listed in the Operational Context. Any such requirements are included in this job description by reference and will be taken into account during the candidate screening, shortlisting, and selection process.
The ideal candidate profile would include:
1. Based on prior experiences, the incumbent possesses the ability to:
(i) exhibit teamwork and leadership.
ii) It is adaptive and flexible.
2. Desired abilities
(iii) Effective project implementation monitoring by field visits, assessments, and reporting.
(iv) Coordination and cooperation with a wide range of parties, such as implementing, operational, and government partners.
(v) Outstanding writing and communication abilities.
(vi) Seek out opportunities and effectively advocate on behalf of the Sub Office and beneficiaries before a variety of audiences and partners (government, NGOs, and UN agencies).
(vii) Firsthand knowledge of the livelihoods and socioeconomic integration of both host communities and refugees.
Working experience with actors in development (viii).
(IX) Emergency and backup planning experience.
(X) Proficiency in carrying out thorough needs analyses and providing appropriate solutions.
3. Time management
(ix): This involves actively managing the amount of time spent on tasks to improve team effectiveness, efficiency, and production.
Language requirements (anticipated) The overall skill level is at least B2::
Profile:
- Proven track record of emergency planning and response within the South Sudanese community.
- extensive knowledge of the connections between development and humanitarian initiatives meant to promote integration
- expertise in project monitoring, field-level cooperation with partners and the government, and assessment of refugee needs at the aid level;
- Proficiency in formulating, evaluating, and executing all-encompassing Protection and Solutions Plans
- strong background in overseeing intricate and big processes
- outstanding drafting, communication, teamwork, and leadership abilities.
- extensive background in enhancing government and non-governmental partners’ capacities
- Proficiency in English is necessary.
- Even though English is the sole required language, knowing another UN language, such as Arabic, would be beneficial because most refugees come from South Sudan, where Arabic is a common language among refugees.
Additional requirements:
- abilities
- Instruction
- Law and Political Science Bachelor of Arts (BA) programs
- Accreditations
- Program Management (PM) 1 – UNHCR, HCR Protection Learning Program
Experience at Work
- Annual Operational/Office Budget OL, Number of Concerned Parties Satisfied, Number of Employees in Operation/Work Environment, Number of Employees to Oversee, Providing Assistance to Asylum Seekers and Refugees: Handling Concerned Individuals
- Competencies: judgment and decision-making, accountability, analytical thinking, client and results orientation, dedication to lifelong learning, communication, empowerment and trust-building, In charge of performance, awareness of organizations, political consciousness, Stakeholder Relations Togetherness & Cooperation
- Compendium: October 2023 Bi-Annual Compendium 2023 Part B
- Additional Details: Functional clearance: No functional clearance is necessary for this position.
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