Hardship Level : B
Family Type : Family
Residential location (if applicable)

Grade : GS5
Staff Member / Affiliate Type

General Service
Reason

Regular > Regular Assignment
Remote work accepted
Non
Target Start Date

2023-05-01-07:00
Job Posting End Date : March 14, 2023
Standard Job Description

Senior Resettlement Assistant

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
A Senior Resettlement Assistant position is typically located at Multi-Country Office, Branch Office or Field Office. Under supervision, the incumbent´s primary role is to assist the supervisor in effective resettlement delivery of a given UNHCR Office in accordance with the UNHCR Resettlement Handbook, UNHCR Manual and relevant policy papers and publications. The incumbent provides important clerical and administrative support to resettlement operations and may as required take part in assessing cases for resettlement and conducting interviews. S/he maintains frequent contacts with the supervisor, relevant colleagues within the same Office or Offices under purview to exchange information and discuss issues on resettlement cases. Some contacts and communication at a working level are required with Embassy / Immigration Officials of resettlement countries, IOM as well as with other operating partners regarding resettlement issues.

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 UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties
- Carry out preliminary interviews and initial assessments to process refugees for resettlement following established procedures.
- Prepare written documentation for resettlement submission; ensure that records / files of individual cases are updated in a systematic and timely manner.
- Assess and review individual resettlement cases and prepare individual / group submission for scrutiny by the supervisor.
- Provide persons of concern (PoC) with up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCR´s resettlement policies and procedures.
- Comply with UNHCR´s standard operating procedures on resettlement, ensuring timely action on cases.
- Follow up on cases from time of submission to final decision and departure; ensure effective in-country communication on the status and follow-up on PoC being considered for resettlement.
- Assist in maintaining and updating proGres or Consolidated Online Resettlement Tracking System (CORTS) database and provide technical support.
- Coordinate travel and departure arrangements for refugees accepted for resettlement.
- Organize logistical support for governments undertaking resettlement missions.
- Provide administrative support for resettlement-related training activities, including organization of resettlement workshops and meetings as required.
- Maintain accurate resettlement statistics as well as up-to-date records on individual cases; assist in the preparation of reports.
- Draft / type routine correspondence to Field Offices / Multi-Country Offices / Headquarters.
- Systematically apply an Age, Gender and Diversity perspective in all aspects of the resettlement process; comply with UNHCR policy and guidelines on HIV/AIDS.
- Assist in mitigating resettlement fraud by reporting suspected fraud.
- Recommend eligible cases for resettlement consideration.
- Provide counselling to PoC.
- Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G5 - 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education
Not applicable
(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Certificates and/or Licenses
International Law;   
International Relations;
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Not specified

Desirable
Good knowledge of resettlement issues and UNHCR resettlement policies and operational applications. Completion of UNHCR specific learning/training activities (e.g., PLP and RSD/Resettlement Learning Programme, resettlement anti-fraud workshop).

Functional Skills
PR-Refugee Resettlement programs
PR-Resettlement Anti-Fraud Policy and Procedures
CO-Cross-cultural communication
(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

UNHCR resettlement activities in Cameroon are coordinated by the branch office in Yaoundé and by two sub-offices located in Bertoua (overseeing the entire Central African Republic (CAR) population through the offices of Meiganga, Batouri, Touboro, and Djohong) and Maroua (overseeing Nigerian refugees), as well as by the field office in Douala. It is the strategy of the Cameroon operation to prioritize the resettlement of refugees based in field locations, and especially those who are living outside of camps. While financial resources are being allocated to cover for caseworkers’ missions to the field, it is possible that a high number of remote interviews with refugees located in challenging locations will be necessary.  
The quality of the logistics of the remote interviews varies greatly, based on the location of the refugee, the quality of the internet connection, etc. In the field offices in the East and North Regions such as Batouri, Maroua, Meiganga and Touboro cases are being identified and profiled by staff on the ground and by the Regional Bureau. Refugees are recognized on a prima facie basis and no physical files are available.

The Senior Resettlement Assistant will be conducting in-person resettlement interviews with urban refugees primarily in Yaounde and remote resettlement interviews with urban and non-urban refugees residing in other locations across the country, in order to meet the resettlement quotas assigned to the operation for 2022-2024.
Conducting remote interviews is easier in some locations than others based on internet connectivity. This requires a high degree of flexibility on the part of the Resettlement staff.

The Senior Resettlement Assistant will also be responsible to undertake profiling interviews particularly for refugees identified with resettlement needs in Yaounde and other offices based on the needs.  The staff will also coordinate with UNHCR partners and UNHCR units to ensure the vulnerable cases are identified and referred for resettlement consideration.
The Senior Resettlement Assistant will be responsible to coordinate and support resettlement country missions’ activities primarily taking place in Yaounde as well as in coordinating on the pre-departure activities through closely liaising with the IOM and the Field offices.
In terms of reporting on resettlement activities, the Senior Resettlement Assistant takes the lead role in compiling the weekly and monthly unit reports, ensures the programmed resettlement departures are well updated in ProGres database and Biometric Identity Management System (BIMS verification) exercise are undertaken for refugees in the resettlement departure pipeline.
The Senior Resettlement Assistant takes the lead role to coordinate on resettlement activities at Yaounde level as may be delegated by the supervisor and has the responsibility to ensure the continuity of the resettlement activities even during the absence of the supervisor.
As such the position requires an individual who is able to multi-task, prioritize tasks, work under pressure and still manage to deliver the expected results within the required timelines.

In order to successfully undertake this assignment, French is essential while excellent drafting and written skills in English is required. Furthermore, strong attention to detail and analytical skills are required for this position. The position equally requires an individual that can work with minimal supervision.
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):

French
,

Desired languages

English
,

Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:
Nature of Position:
Living and Working Conditions:

 

Additional Qualifications

Skills

CO-Cross-cultural communication, PR-Refugee Resettlement programs, PR-Resettlement Anti-Fraud Policy and Procedures
Education

Certifications

International Law - Other, International Relations - Other
Work Experience

Competencies

Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaboration
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Additional Information

Functional clearance

This position doesn´t require a functional clearance

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at : https://unhcr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/fr-FR/External/details/Snr-Resettlement-Asst_JR2313688?locationCountry=b579d21545a140c49418f0a3451a3160  

Source:https://www.offre-emploi.cm/immigration-bourses/job-opportunity-senior-resettlement-assistant-2-41653/