JR2329059 – Integration Associate – UNOPS, LICA6

Purpose and Scope of Assignment
The Integration Associate will be supervised by the Durable Solutions Officer, who provides guidance and general outline of assignments to be performed independently. S/he will work closely with the Durable Solutions Officer and other protection staff in the Country Office.
In close cooperation with the supervisor, the main functions of the incumbent are to provide advice to the authorities, civil society and other stakeholders and facilitate the development of required policy and program interventions that support the integration of refugees and IDPs in the country in line with relevant policies and guidance.
The Integration Associate will facilitate the establishment of mechanisms monitoring the implementation of integration-related activities and the coordination and cooperation among key stakeholders at local, regional and national levels in addressing gaps in policy and service provision.

3. Monitoring and Progress Controls
• Work with the authorities and NGOs to identify strategies, develop services and implement specific actions that assist refugees and IDPsto integrate, with an special focus on self-employment opportunities
• Map key gaps/issues and problem areas in the area of integration that require urgent attention and will support required interventions through facilitating the development of specific services or referral and support mechanisms helping refugees to make use of mainstream social policies.
• Liaise with and provide guidance and advice to government authorities, NGOs, refugee community groups, local municipalities and volunteer groups in connection with the establishment and improvement of integration services.
• Facilitate capacity building; training activities and provision of other support through for example bilateral arrangements involving other countries in close consultation with the supervisor
• Facilitate the establishment and operation of integration related networks at local, regional or national levels and the cooperation of focal points for integration among key providers either at local, regional or national levels.
• Follow up all administrative tasks and logistical arrangements correctly and according to protection standards.
• Report on activities and follow up on legal, social and protection aspects of the integration of refugees.
• Perform other related duties as required.

4. Qualifications and Experience
a. Education
3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Field of studies: Community Development/Social Work, Human Rights, International Relations, Social Policy, Economics, Business/Administration, Communication or other relevant field.
Certificates: HCR Protection Learning Programme;

b. Work Experience

Essential
Relevant working experience in particular relating to the establishment of integration and other social services for internally displaced people.

Desirable
Experience in refugee integration in the country of assignment and /or other countries. Experience working with or implementing self-employment programmes.
c. Language
Fluency in Spanish and working knowledge of English.

d. Key Competencies
Functional Skills
• *IT-Computer Literacy
• *PR-Refugee Reintegration/Local Integration
• EX-Experience in the region of assignment/function
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Core Competencies
• Accountability
• Communication
• Organizational Awareness
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Client & Result Orientation

Managerial Competencies
• Judgement and Decision Making

Cross-Functional Competencies
• Analytical Thinking
• Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
• Planning and Organizing