Summary
Date Posted: Thursday, June 16, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

JOB DETAILS:
Duties
• Interview candidates for voluntary repatriation and ensure that they make informed decisions on returns, based on up to date information on the conditions in the country of origin.
• Prepare documents (including Voluntary Repatriation Forms) and ensure that refugees are provided with the appropriate documentation.
• Facilitate UNHCR's access and communication to/with individual and communities of concern, including through translation and cultural mediation.
• Participate in mass information activities aimed at informing refugee communities and other relevant stakeholders about the voluntary repatriation programme.
• Provide logistics and administrative support to voluntary repatriation border-crossing/return movements.
• Assist in monitoring the implementation of the voluntary return operation through consultations, regular field visits and monitoring tools.
• Gather and enter data related to return movements and conditions in areas of return and accordingly advise the repatriation/protection/programme units, as appropriate.
• Assess the specific needs of vulnerable categories of returnees during return movements and advise on responses.
• Interview candidates for voluntary repatriation and establish whether their decision is voluntary.
• In line with the existing SOPs, advise senior colleagues on which individuals to register for further return processing.
• Enter information on voluntary repatriation into available databases, in line with SOPs.
• Draft and submit reports relating to voluntary repatriation.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
• Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level For G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
• Field(s) of Education Not applicable
• Certificates and/or Licenses International Law, International Relation, Political science, or other relevant field. (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)
• Relevant Job Experience Essential Demonstrated knowledge in UNHCR refugee protection standards, procedures for Refugee Repatriation and its policies and principles on durable solutions for refugees and others of concern to UNHCR.
• Desirable Completion of UNHCR specific learning/training activities (i.e.). UNHCR field experience desirable. Good knowledge of UNHCR's protection mandate and operations.
• Functional Skills IT-Computer Literacy PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework PR-Protection - Durable Solutions PR-Resettlement/Repatriation/Voluntary Repatriation (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.


Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: 36

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Job application procedure
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