Assistant Field Officer(N) (Kosti) – UNHCR

Job Description

Organization	United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Job Title	Assistant Field Officer(N)
Location	Kosti, Sudan
Hardship Level	E (most hardship)
Job ID	JR2329430
Family Location Type	Non Family with Residential Location
Closing Date	15/11/2023

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The Assistant Field Officer is normally supervised by the Senior Field Coordinator or Field Officer or Head of Sub-Office/Field Office depending on the structure of the Office. S/he may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the country/regional programme(s). UNHCR Manual, programme and protection objectives, Operations Plans, UN and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules and regulations will guide the work of the incumbent.
The incumbent does not normally have any direct supervisory role. S/he has daily contacts with staff in the various field offices and with the functional units at the Country/Regional Office. S/he also has close liaison with a range of local civilian and military authorities and counterparts in NGOs and UN agencies to discuss matters of common interest.

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

• Assess the needs of persons of concern in the AoR and formulate project submissions in collaboration with district authorities and implementing partners.
• Promote and monitor the implementation of assistance projects.
• Report regularly on rate of flow of new arrivals and estimate expected influx based on interviews with persons of concern.
• In co-ordination with implementing partners, assist with the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.
• Keep track of cases of detention; register applicants for voluntary repatriation and family reunion.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly sectoral reports and submit material for preparation of periodic project monitoring reports and year-end reports.
• Submit recommendation for protection interventions to the designated officer.
• Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern.
• 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

Law Political Sciences or other relevant field.
(Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Certificates and/or Licenses

UNHCR Protection Learning Programme
UNHCR Operations Management Learning Programme
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential

Desirable

Field experience.
Knowledge of refugee law.
Good knowledge of UNHCR¿s programmes.

Functional Skills

• PG-UNHCR’s Programmes
• PG-Stakeholder management and coordination with Implementing Partners (Gov/NGO/Corporate)
• PG-Resource planning
• IT-Computer Literacy
• BU-PeopleSoft EPM/Budget
• FI-ERP Financial Management (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday and other)
• PG-Programme Management (programme cycles and reporting standards)
• PG-Results-Based Management
• (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

White Nile State is home to an estimated 432,000 South Sudanese refugees. Approximately 378,000 of them reside in 10 camps, while the rest live outside the camps with the host community. Following the April 15 conflict between SAF and RCF forces, over 130,000 South Sudanese refugees fled Khartoum and surrounding towns to Kosti for safety. This adds to the already large number of internally displaced people who have sought refuge in White Nile State due to the ongoing war. Government ministries, international organizations, and national non-governmental organizations provide protection and basic services. However, the available services, such as shelter, WASH (water, sanitation, and hygiene), and health, are insufficient to meet the needs of the increasing number of refugees and internally displaced people who arrived after the April 15 conflict. This situation poses growing risks to protection and public health in the area. Limited space in the camps is a major challenge, making it difficult to provide adequate shelter for the growing number of refugees. As a result, many refugees live in crowded communal or makeshift shelters. To address this issue, UNHCR, COR, and partners are working to establish a settlement at Adu Dulou. This settlement will provide services and development opportunities for both the refugees and the host community. with the possibility of reporting line change depending on the unfolding office structure. He will primarily be responsible for the field unit at Al Jabalian, providing administrative guidance and leadership to all staff working in the field unit. Additionally, he will have a managerial role overseeing the Senior Field Assistants assigned to the unit. The Assistant Field Officer provides technical guidance and collaborates closely with partners, government counterparts, community structures, and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth and timely implementation of projects, as well as the delivery of protection and assistance to the people we serve.