This position is open to applications from Group 1, Group 2 and all external candidates, provided that requirements regarding professional experience, academic qualifications, language, etc. are fulfilled.
Candidates must be primarily Turkish nationals. The minimum educational requirement for this position is a university degree.
Applications must be supported by documentation of fully effective performance history and demonstrated potential to assume professional responsibilities.
Your application will NOT be considered if;
– The application form is not duly filled.
– The questionnaire at the end of the application form is not answered. (for external candidates)
Interested staff members should consult Recruitment and Assignment of Locally-recruited Staff (RALS) para 38-39-40. Assistant Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The position for Assistant Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer may be based in Field Offices, Country Operations, Regional Bureaux or Headquarters.
The incumbent’s primary role is to assist resettlement and complementary pathways activities in his/her Area of Responsibility (AOR). Under supervision, the incumbent assists in providing, in close coordination with concerned sections within UNHCR as well as external parties such as resettlement and complementary pathways countries, IOM and NGOs, a continuous support to resettlement and complementary pathways operations by ensuring that polices are correctly implemented and operations are supported in establishing comprehensive protection and solutions strategies.
The Assistant Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer takes part in assessing cases for resettlement and/or complementary pathways, conducting interviews as well as monitoring procedural compliance and quality of case submissions. The incumbent does not normally have managerial responsibilities though it rests upon the supervisor of the post to make time specific arrangements subject to a given situation.
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
– Stay abreast of political, legal, social and economic developments that have an impact on the protection environment.
– Assist in implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for promoting the resettlement of persons of concern as protection tool and promoting access to complementary pathways for admission in the context of comprehensive solution strategies.
– Assist in the development of country resettlement and complementary pathways for admission strategy and annual planning exercise.
– Assist in promoting and monitoring the implementation of UNHCR’s global resettlement and complementary pathways policies, procedures and guidelines.
– Assist in guiding and capacitating the country operation to prepare consistent and quality resettlement submissions, as well as to promote and facilitate access to complementary pathways for admission to third countries.
– Assist in monitoring resettlement activities to ensure progress against targets, transparency and efficiency in case submissions and appropriate follow-up with resettlement countries and other key stakeholders.
– Identify, interview, assess resettlement needs, and process persons identified for resettlement following established procedures; undertake field missions as required; provide counselling to individuals.
– Assist selection missions by resettlement countries to the country.
– Identify, interview, and referrer accordingly persons identified with potential to access complementary pathways for admission following established procedures; undertake field missions as required; provide counselling to individuals.
– Systematically apply an Age, Gender and Diversity perspective in all aspects of the resettlement and complementary pathways for admission process; comply with UNHCR policy and guidelines on HIV/AIDS.
– Assist in mitigating resettlement or complementary pathways related fraud through oversight (including in-country travel), advice and guidance.
– Assist the country operation with group resettlement procedures, including planning, profiling, logistical arrangements, verification and post-verification follow-up.
– Maintain regular contact and close cooperation with resettlement countries and partners to ensure effective resettlement delivery and adherence to adequate protection and resettlement standards.
– Participate, where appropriate, in country-level discussions with resettlement and complementary pathways countries and partners.
– Assist in managing a process to ensure that persons of concern and partners receive up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCR’s resettlement policies and procedures, as well as on complementary pathways for admission opportunities and procedures.
– Assist in the submission of up-to-date and accurate resettlement and complementary pathways statistics, reports and needs assessments to management as required.
– Identify and recommend relevant training activities of UNHCR staff and implementing partners.
– Assist in communication with communities¿ activities ensuring that persons of concern are made aware of UNHCR’s resettlement and complementary pathways procedures and have fair and transparent access to and participation in the processes.
– Participate, where appropriate, in country-level discussions with resettlement and/or complementary pathways countries and partners.
– Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
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
International Law;
International Relations;
Political Science;
Social Sciences;
or other relevant field.
Relevant Job Experience
Desirable:
Diverse field experience. Ability to understand and implement UNHCR’s policy and global strategic priorities, such as AGDM, IDP, Statelessness, and HIV/AIDS, in the area of responsibility at appropriate level. Good IT skills including database management skills.
Functional Skills
PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD);
IT-Computer Literacy;
DM-Database Management;
PR-Internally Displaced Persons (IDP) Operations & IDPs Status/Rights/Obligation;
PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework;
UN-UNHCR’s Mandate/Policy and Global Strategic Priorities;
PR-Statelessness- Principles and Procedures, operational arrangements/assistance;
MD-Experience with HIV/AIDS situations;
EX-Field experience;
Language Requirements
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
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. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. No late applications will be accepted.
UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).
REMUNERATION
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. The monthly net salary is between TRY 14,366 and TRY 18,390 depending on relevant experience, dependency status and language proficiency. For more information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the Office of HR Management of United Nations.
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See below for this postion’s Operational Context
======================================================================================================== The Assistant Resettlement & Complementary Pathways Officer position is based in Ankara but may be called upon to travel throughout Turkey to conduct interviews with refugees (in accordance with COVID-19 prevention measures) and supervise and evaluate resettlement processing activities. The Assistant Resettlement Officer may also be responsible for carrying out supervisory and/or managerial responsibilities as delegated by their manager.
The Assistant Resettlement & Complementary Pathways Officer will review cases to ensure they are of high quality and meet the pre-condition for resettlement as well as global resettlement submission categories in line with SOPs, the UNHCR Resettlement Handbook, UNHCR manuals and relevant policy papers and publications.
The Assistant Resettlement & Complementary Pathways Officer may be tasked with the provision of legal and procedural guidance and coaching on specific topics in the form of trainings or briefings. The incumbent will also liaise with government officials, embassy staff, UNHCR units and other operating partners on resettlement related topics, as needed. The closing date of the job opening is 16 October 2021.
HOW TO APPLY
- To apply please follow this link https://vacanciesinturkey.com/jobs
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