Hardship LevelB
Family TypeFamily
Family TypeFamily
Residential location (if applicable)
GradeGS6
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeGeneral Service
ReasonRegular > Regular Assignment
Remote work acceptedNo
Target Start Date2023-07-01
Job Posting End DateJune 26, 2023
Standard Job DescriptionDurable Solutions Associate Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Durable Solutions Associate reports to a more senior Durable Solutions or Protection colleague. The incumbent is relied upon to contribute to the implementation of a durable solutions strategy. S/he works closely with protection, programme and field staff, contributes to fostering an environment to enhance partnerships is a critical element of the work, as are activities designed to strength the involvement of refugee communities and their hosts in the design and implementation of solutions strategies. 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 - Provide counselling to refugees and other persons of concern (POC) to identify the most appropriate durable solution and to enable them to make a well-informed decision. - Interview candidates for voluntary repatriation and prepare documentation for their return, in line with Voluntary Repatriation SOPs. - Interview and prepare Resettlement Referral Forms (RRF), in line with Resettlement SOPs. - Interview candidates for local integration and prepare the appropriate documentation for onward submission to local authorities or partners, in line with Local Integration SOPs. - Assist in updating the electronic database for resettlement, voluntary repatriation and local integration, in line with Standard Operating Procedures. - Process documentation to ensure that POC receive the documents required for their durable solutions in a timely manner. - Prepare statistical and ad-hoc reports to ensure accurate information is available and shared with relevant offices and partners. - Interview and advise on the appropriate durable solution to be provided to POC. - Prepare documents relating to durable solutions. - Enter information into available database, in line with SOPs. - Draft and submit reports relating to durable solutions. - Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level For G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher Field(s) of Education Not applicable. Certificates and/or Licenses HCR Protection Learning Prg; HCR Resettlement Lrng Prg; HCR Protection Induction Prog; (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential Not specified. Desirable Diverse field experience. Experience in interviewing. Functional Skills DM-Database Management IT-Microsoft Office Productivity Software (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 Profile The role of Durable Solutions Associate is primarily to cover the Complementary Pathways portfolio. Under supervision of the Durable Solutions Officer, the incumbentโs primary role is to assist in providing continuous support to operations by ensuring that complementary pathways policies are correctly implemented and operations are supported in establishing comprehensive protection and solutions strategies. The incumbent will do so in close coordination with all concerned sections within UNHCR as well as external parties such as third country authorities, IOM, NGOs, academia, and host government entities responsible for migration and entry.
The incumbent will lead the advocacy on, and if/when required, support the implementation of, durable solutions through the strengthening and establishment of complementary pathways, in particular with respect to labour mobility and educational scholarships. Further s/he will engage with the private sector in support of these objectives. In relation to different complementary pathways opportunities, the incumbent will liaise and communicate with the Asia Bureau and HQ on various complementary pathways opportunities that may be considered in India and provide such analysis to management and senior management. The incumbent will also be responsible for disseminating information on various opportunities available to refugees and asylum seekers in India. He/she would also be responsible for cross-sectoral coordination among Solutions, Protection, Livelihood, Education, Registration and other sections of the operation, MCOs, HQ as well as external actors facilitating refugee and asylum seeker's access to complementary pathways, including education and livelihood partners. The incumbent will be responsible for internal data verification and management as well as communications with the communities as they relate to education, labour mobility and family reunification in particular, but not exclusive to these. The role of the Complementary Pathways Associate may involve managerial responsibilities in supervising, coaching, and training junior staff and partners, and assisting in implementing organisational objectives and priorities.
Duties and responsibilities will include:
- Knowledge of various immigration programs, including the economic, family and refugee/humanitarian streams; specialization in economic immigration pathways an asset.
- Understanding of human resources and talent acquisition.
- Experience in policy advocacy an asset.
- Experience working collaboratively with a diversity of private, public, and non-profit stakeholders.
- Ability to understand and implement UNHCRโs 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.
- Completion of UNHCR learning programs a plus.
- Stay abreast of political, legal, social and economic developments that have an impact on the protection environment and opportunities for durable solutions.
- Analyse various country immigration programs, selection requirements and procedures to identify opportunities for refugees abroad.
- Assist in the development of strategies to increase refugeesโ access to immigration programs and develop proposals to establish new immigration routes for refugees.
- Engage various stakeholders and partners and provide advice relating to strengthening and expanding durable solutions and complementary pathways.
- Assist in the development and refinement of policies and guidelines consistent with UNHCRโs durable solutions policies in line with the Global Compact on Refugees.
- Provide updates and advice to the Asia Regional Bureau, HQ, field locations, and partners relating to programming requirements to support the identification of refuges who may access such pathways.
- Support strategic partnerships relating to strengthening employment and education pathways.
- Identify key findings relating to refugeesโ economic contributions, employment outcomes and role as economic agents and participate in strategizing and communicating such information to build public support.
- Represent UNHCRโs durable solutions positions with various stakeholders and partners.
- Engage with partners in developing and supporting joint advocacy campaigns.
- Advise UNHCR partners and other relevant stakeholders on program criteria, including as may relate to assessing individual cases and undertaking interventions with international government authorities as required.
- Systematically apply UNHCRโs Age, Gender and Diversity perspective in all aspects of work.
- Assist in promoting UNHCRโs durable solutions policies, procedures and guidelines.
- Assist in the submission of up-to-date and accurate statistics, briefing notes and reports as required.
- Perform other related duties as required.
Candidates who have performed similar tasks will be preferred for the position.
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Additional Qualifications
SkillsDM-Database Management, IT-Microsoft Office Productivity Software
Education
CertificationsHCR Protection Induction Prog - UNHCR, HCR Protection Learning Program - UNHCR, HCR Resettlement Learning Program - UNHCR
Work Experience
CompetenciesAccountability, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Political awareness, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaboration, Technological awareness
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