Field Officer

at UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Location Kampala, Uganda
Date Posted October 25, 2023
Category Social Services & Nonprofit
Job Type FULL_TIME
Currency UGX

Description

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 - Prepare project proposals; draw up plan of operation for implementation, including institutional arrangements for budgets. - Assess refugee needs in the various fields of assistance and make recommendations for the establishment of projects, adjustment or discontinuation of existing projects and advise the Head of Office accordingly. - Closely monitor the implementation of projects under the geographical area of responsibility and ensure the provisions under the agreements signed with the implementing partners are being adhered to. - Regularly prepare written reports on the implementation of projects and the situation in the sites. - Maintain good working relations with local government officials, implementing partners and other agencies in the area. - Report immediately on any security problems that may occur affecting programme, beneficiaries and the smooth running of the operation. - Provide assistance to UNHCR Technical advisers and consultants as well as visitors visiting project sites. - Represent UNHCR in the Field. - Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern. - Approve expenditures within the DOAP.

- Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s). - Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level For P3/NOC - 6 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 5 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 4 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree Field(s) of Education Law, Political Sciences,

or other relevant field. 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 Field experience. Desirable Knowledge of refugee law. Good knowledge of UNHCR's programmes.Functional Skills IT-Computer Literacy PG-UNHCR's Programmes (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: 1.tBehaviors Through past experiences the incumbent is able to : (i)tdemonstrates leadership and teamwork. (ii)tIs flexible and adaptable

2.tDesired skills (iii)tEffective monitoring of project implementation through field visits, evaluation and reporting. (iv)tCollaboration and coordination with a wide variety of stakeholders, including government partners, operational partners and implementing partners. (v)tExcellent communication and drafting skills. (vi)tActively looks for opportunities and is able to positively advocate vis-u00e0-vis various audiences/partners (Government, NGO, UN agencies) in the benefit of the Sub Office and beneficiaries. (vii)tExperience with livelihoods and socio-economic inclusion of refugees and host communities. (viii)tWorking experience with development actors. (IX) Experience in emergencies and contingency planning. (X) Experience in conducting comprehensive needs assessments and response.

3.tTime Management (ix)tExercises conscious control over time spent on activities to increase effectiveness, efficiency and productivity of his/her team.

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Operational context: Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:: To view occupational safety and health considerations for this duty station, please visit this link: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel

Nature of Position:: Adjumani is located in the remote part of northern Uganda and is categorized as Family duty station E. it covers 20 refugee settlements Lamwo and Adjumani. 19 settlements are located throughout Adjumani district, with significant distance between settlements, and Lamwo has 1 settlement of approximately 55,000 refugees. Majority of refugees are mainly from South Sudan.