Senior Field Assistant at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Vacancy Notice No: 2018/VA/001

Position number:
Grade:G5
Contract Type:Temporary Appointment
Duration of Contract:6 months (with possible renewal)
Duty Stations:Ikom, Obudu
Supervisor: Associate Protection Officer
Proposed Starting:   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Senior Field Assistant keeps frequent internal contacts with staff members in the same duty station to exchange information and with the external contacts generally with officials of national and international institutions, leaders of the refugee community, local population and/or Implementing Partners (IPs) on routine subject matters under the direction of the supervisor.

The incumbent will have the following responsibilities:

• Assist in monitoring the implementation of UNHCR programme including the delivery of all assistance items and monitoring of infrastructure.
• Act as interpreter in the exchange of routine information, contribute to related liaison activities and respond directly to routine queries.
• Assist in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them during field missions.
• In coordination with implementing partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.
• Follow up, on a regular basis, the overall situation of persons of concern in camps and other areas where they have been accommodated and report accordingly.
• Collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor accordingly.
• Keep regular contacts with local authorities and implementing partners as requested by supervisor.
• Undertake other relevant duties as required.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of the Secondary Education with post-secondary training/certificate in Business Administration, Law, Political Science or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of previous job experience relevant to the function.
• Computer skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position