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  • Posted: Apr 10, 2018
    Deadline: Apr 16, 2018
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    UNHCR was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world.
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    Senior Field Assistant

    External/Internal Vacancy Announcement
    Vacancy Notice No: 2018/VA/030

    Position number:   
    Grade: G5
    Contract Type:  Temporary Appointment
    Duration of Contract:Six months (with possible renewal)
    Duty Stations:  Adikpo
    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

    Method of Application

    Internal Candidates:
    Staff members who wish to be considered for this position should complete and attach the revised UN Personal History Form (P11) to their written application and send it via email ONLY to niglahr@unhcr.org quoting in the subject line the vacancy number and title of the position.

    External Candidates:
    External candidates should submit their application/letter of motivation, resume as well as fully completed and signed UN Personal History Form (P11) which can be downloaded from www.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc and send via email ONLY to niglahr@unhcr.org quoting in the subject line the above vacancy notice number and title of the position.

    Kindly note that a written test may be conducted for these positions which will be followed by a competency based interview.


    THERE IS NO NEED TO SEND OTHER CERTIFICATES WITH THE APPLICATION AT THIS STAGE.


    Incomplete applications will not be reviewed. 
    Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
    Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged.

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