GradePR1
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeNational Professional Officer
ReasonTemporary > Temporary Assignment/ Appointment
Hardship LevelA (least hardship)
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Residential location (if applicable)
Remote work acceptedNo
Target Start Date2023-07-01
Target End Date2023-12-31
Job Posting End DateMay 18, 2023
Standard Job DescriptionAssistant Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The position for Assistant Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer may be based in Field Offices, Country Operations, Regional Bureaux or Headquarters. The incumbent's primary role is to assist resettlement and complementary pathways activities in his/her Area of Responsibility (AOR). Under supervision, the incumbent assists in providing, in close coordination with concerned sections within UNHCR as well as external parties such as resettlement and complementary pathways countries, IOM and NGOs, a continuous support to resettlement and complementary pathways operations by ensuring that polices are correctly implemented and operations are supported in establishing comprehensive protection and solutions strategies. The Assistant Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer takes part in assessing cases for resettlement and/or complementary pathways, conducting interviews as well as monitoring procedural compliance and quality of case submissions. The incumbent does not normally have managerial responsibilities though it rests upon the supervisor of the post to make time specific arrangements subject to a given situation. 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 UNHCRยฟs core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. Duties - Stay abreast of political, legal, social and economic developments that have an impact on the protection environment. - Assist in implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for promoting the resettlement of persons of concern as protection tool and promoting access to complementary pathways for admission in the context of comprehensive solution strategies. - Assist in the development of country resettlement and complementary pathways for admission strategy and annual planning exercise. - Assist in promoting and monitoring the implementation of UNHCRยฟs global resettlement and complementary pathways policies, procedures and guidelines. - Assist in guiding and capacitating the country operation to prepare consistent and quality resettlement submissions, as well as to promote and facilitate access to complementary pathways for admission to third countries. - Assist in monitoring resettlement activities to ensure progress against targets, transparency and efficiency in case submissions and appropriate follow-up with resettlement countries and other key stakeholders. - Identify, interview, assess resettlement needs, and process persons identified for resettlement following established procedures; undertake field missions as required; provide counselling to individuals. - Assist selection missions by resettlement countries to the country. - Identify, interview, and referrer accordingly persons identified with potential to access complementary pathways for admission following established procedures; undertake field missions as required; provide counselling to individuals. - Systematically apply an Age, Gender and Diversity perspective in all aspects of the resettlement and complementary pathways for admission process; comply with UNHCR policy and guidelines on HIV/AIDS. - Assist in mitigating resettlement or complementary pathways related fraud through oversight (including in-country travel), advice and guidance. - Assist the country operation with group resettlement procedures, including planning, profiling, logistical arrangements, verification and post-verification follow-up. - Maintain regular contact and close cooperation with resettlement countries and partners to ensure effective resettlement delivery and adherence to adequate protection and resettlement standards. - Participate, where appropriate, in country-level discussions with resettlement and complementary pathways countries and partners. - Assist in managing a process to ensure that persons of concern and partners receive up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCRยฟs resettlement policies and procedures, as well as on complementary pathways for admission opportunities and procedures. - Assist in the submission of up-to-date and accurate resettlement and complementary pathways statistics, reports and needs assessments to management as required. - Identify and recommend relevant training activities of UNHCR staff and implementing partners. - Assist in communication with communitiesยฟ activities ensuring that persons of concern are made aware of UNHCRยฟs resettlement and complementary pathways procedures and have fair and transparent access to and participation in the processes. - Participate, where appropriate, in country-level discussions with resettlement and/or complementary pathways countries and partners. - Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Years of Experience / Degree Level For P1/NOA - 1 year relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or no experience with Graduate degree; or no experience with Doctorate degree Field(s) of Education International Law; International Relations; Political Science; Social Sciences; or other relevant field. (Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential) Certificates and/or Licenses Not specified; Relevant Job Experience Essential Not specified. Desirable Diverse field experience. Ability to understand and implement UNHCRยฟs policy and global strategic priorities, such as AGDM, IDP, Statelessness, and HIV/AIDS, in the area of responsibility at appropriate level. Good IT skills including database management skills. Functional Skills UN-UN/UNHCR Mandate and Global Strategic Priorities IT-Computer Literacy DM-Database Management PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) PR-Assessment of IDPs Status, Rights, Obligation PR-Statelessness- Principles and Procedures, operational arrangements/assistance MD-HIV/AIDS situation management PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework (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. 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. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Desired Candidate ProfileTitle of Position: Assistant Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer
Category & Level: National Professional Officer, NOA
UNHCR Guayaquil, Ecuador
Effective date: 1st July 2023
Duration: Until 31 December 2023
(upon medical clearance, academic and reference checks)
THIS POSITIN IS OFFERED TO ECUADORIAN NATIONALS ONLY
ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT
The Operation in Ecuador has focused its protection and solutions strategy to achieve the most appropriate conditions for persons UNHCR serves to achieve local integration. The Operation has strengthened governmental institutional capacity, through technical and financial support, to improve the delivery of international protection and solutions and to implement a new migration registration and regularization exercise that initiated in September 2022 and is expected to extend throughout 2023. However, as the security situation has further deteriorated in Ecuador with increased levels of violence, resettlement which has traditionally been a lifesaving intervention mechanism, has emerged as an essential tool providing sustainable and tangible solutions for at-risk groups such as: Survivors of Violence and or Torture (75% of total submissions in 2022); Women and Girls at Risk; Children and Adolescents at Risk; minority populations such as LGTBIQ+ and people with Legal and Physical Protection Needs. From 2003 to date, the Ecuadorian operation resettled and changed the lives of 10,255 persons.
On 5 January 2023, the US government announced a series of changes affecting asylum seekers and migrants at or on their way to the US southern border. They included an expansion of refugee resettlement from Latin America and the Caribbean, although no operational details were provided.
The US government has since advanced a plan for โregional processing centersโ in countries in Central and South America, specifically Guatemala and Colombia. The centers will pre-screen individuals for possible lawful pathways to the US, Canada and Spain, such as refugee resettlement, humanitarian parole, family reunification or temporary labor visas.
UNHCR and IOM will be the operational partners for this initiative. IOM and UNHCR will screen and refer individuals for assessment by the US government for eligibility to the US refugee resettlement program or other lawful pathways to the US.
The Assistant Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer will report to the Senior Protection Officer / Associate Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer and manage the local Resettlement team towards reaching quota objectives, in compliance with UNHCR and local host country requirements; while also maintaining the highest levels of commitment and quality standards.
ELIGIBILITY AND SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS
A) English and Spanish are mandatory (B2 level)
B) Shortlisted candidates will be invited to sit a technical test.
C) AS PER REGULATIONS, THE POSITION IS OFFERED ONLY TO ECUADORIAN NATIONALS.
D) Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or
as an intern is subject to proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, independently of contract type and duration. The recommended candidate(s) will be required to provide the proof of vaccination prior to recruitment.
E) If you wish to be considered for this INTERNAL/EXTERNAL vacancy, please submit your application according to the following instructions:
- CANDIDATES WITH ACCESS TO THE WORKDAY: In order to apply, you must first create your profile in the WORKDAY system.
- EXTERNAL CANDIDATES: Candidates who do NOT have access to the WORKDAY system should submit their application through UNHCR's official site for applications
WHEN CREATING A CANDIDATE PROFILE IN WORKDAY, PLEASE USE CAPSLOCKS FOR LAST NAME AND NO SPECIAL CHARACTERS (ร OR ACCENTS)
CVs WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED BY EMAIL. ONLY THOSE APPLICATIONS SENT THROUGH THE SYSTEM WILL BE CONSIDERED.
Functional ClearanceThis position doesn't require a functional clearance
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level)English
,Spanish
Desired languages
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Additional Qualifications
SkillsDM-Database Management, IT-Computer Literacy, MD-HIV/AIDS situation management, PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD), PR-Assessment of IDPs Status, Rights, Obligation, PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework, PR-Statelessness- Principles and Procedures, operational arrangements/assistance, UN-UN/UNHCR Mandate and Global Strategic Priorities
EducationBA: International Law (Required), BA: International Relations (Required), BA: Political Science (Required), BA: Social Science (Required)
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