Associate Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer – Internacional UNOPS IICA -1

The position for Associate Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer may be based in Country Operations, Regional Bureaux or Headquarters.

The incumbent’s primary role is to support resettlement and complementary pathways activities in his/her Area of Responsibility (AOR) through identification of needs, submission of cases, monitoring procedural compliance, integrity and quality of case submissions, and ensure progress against targets. S/he takes part in assessing cases for resettlement and conducting interviews as well as monitoring procedural compliance and quality of case submissions. The role may also involve managerial responsibilities in supervising staff and affiliate workforce. S/he contributes to comprehensive protection and solutions strategies and needs to make resettlement both strategic as well as responsive to the needs of people of concern to UNHCR.

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.

1. Duties

• Identify, interview, assess resettlement and complementary pathways needs, and process cases identified for resettlement and complementary pathways following established procedures; provide counselling to individuals.

• Support monitoring of activities for resettlement and complementary pathways, as applicable, to ensure progress against targets, transparency and efficiency in case submissions and appropriate follow-up with resettlement countries and other key stakeholders.

• Review and provide timely feedback and guidance on resettlement submissions prepared in the country office/ by country offices to harmonize quality and consistency of resettlement delivery.

• Support the management of processes to ensure that persons of concern and partners receive up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCR’s resettlement and complementary pathways policies and procedures.

  Support the implementation of UNHCR’s global resettlement and complementary pathways policies, procedures and guidelines in the AOR.

• • Ensure Standard Operating Procedures for identification of cases for resettlement and resettlement case management are in place and in line with UNHCR Global Standards.

  • Support and contribute to measures that enhance the prevention, detection and response to fraud committed by persons of concern generally and in resettlement and complementary pathways in particular.

  • Support senior management in maintaining regular contact and close cooperation with resettlement countries and partners to ensure effective delivery of resettlement and complementary pathways; and adherence to adequate protection standards.

  • Support government officials and partners undertaking missions related to resettlement and complementary pathways.

  • Assist selection missions by resettlement countries to the region/country operations.

  • Stay abreast and analyse the implication of political, legal, social and economic developments in the AOR and recommend policy / strategic approaches to further UNHCR objectives with respect to resettlement and complementary pathways.

  • Contribute to the development and enhancement of policy and guidelines for resettlement and complementary pathways practices.

  • Systematically apply an Age, Gender and Diversity perspective in all aspects of the resettlement and complementary pathways process; comply with UNHCR policy and guidelines on HIV/AIDS.

  • Promote and support the establishment of mechanisms for preventing fraud in resettlement and complementary pathways activities to maintain the integrity of the resettlement and complementary pathways process in the AOR.

  • Assist in the production of up-to-date and accurate statistics, analytical reports on resettlement and complementary pathways, updates and briefing notes, including with regard to the trends, the country/ region’s performance in meeting resettlement targets, challenges and responses.

  • Contribute to comprehensive protection and solutions strategies in the country operation or region.

  Perform other related duties as required.

  Minimum Qualifications

  Education & Professional Work Experience

  Years of Experience / Degree Level

  For P2/NOB – 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree**

  Field(s) of Education

  Political Science; Social Sciences; International Law;

  Law; International Public Law; International Refugee Law;

  International Human Rights Law; Refugee and Forced Migration International Relations;

  or other relevant field.

• Certificates and/or Licenses

  Protection Learning Programme

  Resettlement Learning Programme

• Relevant Job Experience

  Essential

  At least 1 year of professional work experience relevant to refugee protection work, preferably within the international capacity. Demonstrated experience in casework or case management, preferably in a refugee or immigration context.

  Desirable

  Sound understanding and ability to implement UNHCR’s policy and global strategic priorities, such as AGDM, IDP, Statelessness, and HIV/AIDS, in the area of responsibility at appropriate level. Diverse field experience. Experience working in a multi-cultural environment.

  Functional Skills

  PR-Resettlement/Repatriation/Voluntary Repatriation

  PR-Resettlement Anti-Fraud Policy and Procedures

  PR-Experience in Operations facing mixed migratory movements

  DM-Database Management

  (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.*

  1. Competency Requirements

  All jobs at UNHCR require six core competencies and may also require managerial competencies and/or cross-functional competencies. The six core competencies are listed below.

  Core Competencies

  Accountability

  Communication

  Organizational Awareness

  Teamwork & Collaboration

  Commitment to Continuous Learning

  Client & Result Orientation

  Managerial Competencies

  Empowering and Building Trust

  Managing Performance

  Judgement and Decision Making**

  Cross-Functional Competencies

  Analytical Thinking

  Planning and Organizing

  Political Awareness

• 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.