Asst Dur Sol Officer (Kassala) – UNHCR

Job Description

Organization	United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Job Title	Asst Dur Sol Officer
Location	Kassala, Sudan
Grade	NOA
Closing Date	December 31, 2022

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The Assistant Durable Solutions Officer can serve as a focal point for solutions related issues in a region, and reports to a more senior Protection, Resettlement or Durable Solutions staff. The incumbent may have supervisory responsibility for durable solutions staff.

The incumbent is relied upon to ensure the implementation of a durable solutions strategy, and to contribute to ensuring a conducive environment leading towards finding durable solutions. S/he works closely with protection and programme staff. 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 UNHCR¿s 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.

– 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.

– 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.

– Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience

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

Political Science;

Social Science;

Law; International Relations;

or other relevant field.

(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Certificates and/or Licenses

Not specified.

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

Good knowledge of refugee issues and Human Rights doctrine. Very good reporting and writing ability.

Desirable

Diverse field experience. Knowledge of ProGress database software.

Functional Skills

*CO-Drafting and Documentation

*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 Diverse field experience in refugee context
Good knowledge of refugee issues and Human Rights doctrine
Sound Knowledge of durable Solutions strategy
Good reporting and writing skills