Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)C
Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Family
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeUNOPS LICA3
Target Start Date2023-08-01
Job Posting End DateJuly 20, 2023
Terms of ReferencePlease note that this position is offered under UNOPS LICA contract at LICA-3 level until 31 December 2023, with possible extension subject to budget, good performance, and operational needs. Persons interested in applying for this position must be legally present in Panama during recruitment.
Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern is subject to proof of vaccination against Covid-19.
Levels of language knowledge:
A1-beginner
A2-elementary
B1-lower intermediate
B2-upper intermediate
C1-advanced/proficient
C2-fluent
The United Nations is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment of mutual respect. The United Nations recruits and employs staff regardless of gender identity, sexual orientation, race, religious, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds or disabilities.
Specific Objectives
Objective No. 1: Interviews and analysis of files
• Provide assistant and counseling on human rights matters to local population.
• Draft and process reported situations.
• Carry out steps or procedures before administrative, civil or judicial authorities in order to support the investigations and guidance given to petitioners, as part of the actions of the ombudsman's office.
• Contact users whenever required to inform them about the status and/or progress of their complaint, as well as to attend to them personally.
Objective No. 2: On-site inspections and preparation of evaluative reports
• Periodically monitor the Temporary Migratory Reception Stations (ETRM), located in San Vicente and Lajas Blancas, the reception/transit communities, as well as any other space or community where people in transit through Panama as part of Mixed Movements or people with international protection needs transit or are sheltered.
• Submit reports on the number of persons present, disaggregated by nationality, gender, and age.
• Identify persons in need of international protection and refer them to the corresponding authorities and/or other organizations in the field for due attention to situations of vulnerability.
• Provide assistance and advice on refugee status and the procedure for its recognition.
• Follow up on the responses - actions by the responsible authorities and support their coordination.
Objective No. 3: Recruitment-related activities
• Keep up to date on the situation of mixed movements entering Panamanian territory from Colombia through the Darien National Park in order to continue assisting and referring to the competent authorities people with international protection needs.
• Support the Ombudsman's Office in any additional task that may be requested in relation to care, guidance and advice on human rights, as well as perform all those activities necessary for the successful execution of its work.
Standard Job Description
Required Languages English
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Desired Languages
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Additional Qualifications
Skills
EducationBachelor of Science (BS): Human Rights Law
Certifications
Work ExperienceLegal
Other informationThis position doesn't require a functional clearance