Associate Field Officer

Hardship Level
B
Family Type
Family
Family Type
Family
Residential location (if applicable)
Grade
PR2
Staff Member / Affiliate Type
Professional
Reason
Regular > Regular Assignment
Remote work accepted
No
Target Start Date
2022-12-15-08:00
Job Posting End Date
January 11, 2023
Standard Job Description
Associate Field Officer Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Associate Field Officer is normally supervised by the Snr 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 may supervise some support staff. 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 – Identify vulnerable groups or individuals who may need special attention or special arrangements and make recommendations on the needs of different groups of refugees. – Assess protection and assistance needs of refugees and asylum-seekers in the region and monitor implementation of refugee assistance programmes. – In co-ordination with implementing partners, handle the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR. – Provide inputs for project submissions and periodic narrative and financial reports for the annual programme. – Develop and maintain relations with local authorities ensuring smooth negotiations in all aspects of UNHCR's mandate for the benefit of refugees. – Monitor the security situation in the area and intervene as appropriate with the local authorities. – Submit recommendation for protection interventions to the designated officer. – Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern. – Approve expenditures within the DOAP. – Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level For P2/NOB – 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant 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 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
The position requires the incumbent to have a demonstrated ability to work in a camp setting as well as a multitude of operational and implementing partners in a strong inter-agency setting given that incumbent is expected to co-chair the inter-agency working group on Protection, GBV, and CP. Prior demonstrated experience in designing and implementing Community-based approaches to protection response and prevention is considered a defining asset for any candidate. The Associate Field Officer (Protection) should have a track record of developing strong two-way communication with staff, partners, and persons of concern, ensuring protection by presence and being ready to stay and deliver. Women are strongly encouraged to apply in order to promote gender-balance within sub-office management.
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):
English
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Desired languages
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Operational context
Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:
Nature of Position:
Under the direct supervision of the Protection Officer, the Associate Field Officer – Protection will supervise and manage Protection related activities in Zaatari Camp (~82,000 refugees, administered by the Syrian Refugee Affairs Department (SRAD)) as well as national staff working on Protection issues. The position is responsible for staying abreast of all protection issues in Zaatari Camp, coordinating with relevant government and UN stakeholders and partners; finding solutions to protection issues in consultation with the Protection Officer and Head of Office; and liaising with governmental and partner counterparts.
The position requires the incumbent to have a demonstrated ability to work in a camp setting as well as a multitude of operational and implementing partners in a strong inter-agency setting given that incumbent is expected to co-chair the inter-agency working group on Protection, GBV, and CP. Prior demonstrated experience in designing and implementing Community-based approaches to protection response and prevention is considered a defining asset for any candidate. The Associate Field Officer (Protection) should have a track record of developing strong two-way communication with staff, partners, and persons of concern, ensuring protection by presence and being ready to stay and deliver.
Living and Working Conditions:
Zaatari Camp is located within the Mafraq Governorate of Jordan. The Mafraq Governorate is located roughly 80 km to the north from the national capital of Amman with total population of roughly 550,000 which includes 166,000 refugees. Mafraq is categorized as a (B) duty station.
Accommodation average rent in Mafraq Governorate is between 450-500 USD for unfurnished apartment and between 700-850 USD for furnished apartment depending on the size of the property itself and number of bedrooms.
Mafraq has cold semi-arid climate. Summers are long, hot, dry, and clear while the winters are cold, windy, and partly cloudy over the course of the year.
International schools are not available in Mafraq, most of the available schools are governmental with a few private Arabic schools.
Medical services are available in Mafraq, providing needed medium medical treatments to the population. However, critical medical situation treatment is referred to Amman.
The Security Level for Jordan is assessed at Level 1 (Minimal), except the northeast Jordanian Syrian border area, where it is assessed at Level 3 (Moderate). Road traffic accidents remain a pertinent risk to staff. Vehicle travel is difficult at certain times due to adverse weather conditions, low visibility and/or heavy traffic.
Skills
Additional Qualifications
Education
BA: Law (Required), BA: Political Science (Required)
Certifications
HCR Protection Learning Program – UNHCR, Programme Management (PM) 1 – UNHCR
Work Experience
Number of Persons of Concern Served, Workforce to Supervise, Working with Persons of Concern: Refugees
Competencies
Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Judgement & decision making, Organizational awareness, Political awareness, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaboration
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Compendium
Addendum 1 to the Bi-annual Compendium 2022 – Part B
Functional clearance
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