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Durable Solutions Associate

Durable Solutions Associate

10011860 Tripoli, Libya ASAP

Title of Post

Post Number

Location

Effective date of assignment

Category/grade

Type of contract Date of Issue Closing Date

General Service G6

Fixed-term Appointment

10/11/2020 25/11/2020

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The Durable Solutions Associate reports to a more senior Durable Solutions or Protection colleague.

The incumbent is relied upon to contribute to the implementation of a durable solutions strategy. S/he works closely with protection, programme and field staff, contributes to fostering an environment to enhance partnerships is a critical element of the work, as are activities designed to strength the involvement of refugee communities and their hosts in the design and implementation of solutions strategies.

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.

Functional Statement:

Duties

• –  Provide counselling to refugees and other persons of concern (POC) to identify the most appropriate durable solution and to enable them to make a well-informed decision.
• –  Interview candidates for voluntary repatriation and prepare documentation for their return, in line with Voluntary Repatriation SOPs.
• –  Interview and prepare Resettlement Referral Forms (RRF), in line with Resettlement SOPs.
• –  Interview candidates for local integration and prepare the appropriate documentation for onward submission to local authorities

  or partners, in line with Local Integration SOPs.

• –  Assist in updating the electronic database for resettlement, voluntary repatriation and local integration, in line with Standard

  Operating Procedures.

• –  Process documentation to ensure that POC receive the documents required for their durable solutions in a timely manner.
• –  Prepare statistical and ad-hoc reports to ensure accurate information is available and shared with relevant offices and partners.
• –  Interview and advise on the appropriate durable solution to be provided to POC.
• –  Prepare documents relating to durable solutions.

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• –  Enter information into available database, in line with SOPs.
• –  Draft and submit reports relating to durable solutions.
• –  Perform other related duties as required.

  Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

  For G6 – 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

  Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

  Diverse field experience. Experience in interviewing.

  Functional Skills

• –  IT-Microsoft Office Productivity Software;
• –  DM-Database Management;

  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.

  Competency Requirements

  All jobs at UNHCR require six core competencies and may also require managerial competencies and/or cross-functional competencies. The six core competencies are listed below.

  Core Competencies:

  Accountability
  Communication
  Organizational Awareness Teamwork & Collaboration Commitment to Continuous Learning Client & Result Orientation

  Managerial Competencies:

  Not specified.

  Cross-Functional Competencies:

  Political Awareness Stakeholder Management Technological Awareness

  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.

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Eligibility:

Internal candidates: Interested staff members should consult the Policy and Procedures on Recruitment and Assignments of Locally recruited Staff (UNHCR/AI/2020/1/Rev.1). If you have questions regarding your eligibility, you may also contact the HR Unit.

Internal candidates for vacancy announcements in the GS category are divided in Group 1, Group 2, as follow:

Group 1 comprises current GS staff members holding an indefinite or fixed-term appointment who, at the date of the deadline for application, are serving in the country of the vacancy at the grade of the position or one grade below or above.

Group 2 comprises candidates from the categories listed below after completion of one cumulative or continuous year of service in the country of the vacancy. The Group 2 status will be confirmed by the UNHCR Libya’s HR team as applicable. Further details on the Group 2 are available in our career portal UNHCR Libya Jobs .

External Candidates are candidates who are not in Group 1 or Group 2.

Remuneration:

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the International Civil Service Commission at: http://icsc.un.org

Submission of Applications:

• –  Prior to the closing, interested candidates are to access the vacancy notice through UNHCR Libya’s recruitment portal: http://www.unhcr.org/ly-jobs/ and to apply through
• –  https://www.unhcr.org/other-opportunities.html
• –  Candidates must be Libyan citizens or hold a valid local work permit at the time of application. No

  relocation fees apply.

  No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a written test and/or oral interview. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing or any other fees).

  UNHCR strongly encourages qualified female applicants for this position. UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities. UNHCR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.