Durable Solutions Associate

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locations Tripoli, Libya

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

E (most hardship)

Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

Non Family with Residential Location

Staff Member / Affiliate Type

UNOPS LICA6

Target Start Date

2024-01-01

Job Posting End Date

December 13, 2023

Terms of Reference

The Durable Solutions Associate will undertake the following:

– Interview refugees for resettlement and prepare Resettlement Referral Forms (RRF), in line with Resettlement SOPs.
– Work closely with the Case Identification Team, conduct screening interviews and attend the Durable Solutions and Joint Identification Panels.
– Provide counselling to refugees to identify the most appropriate durable solution and to enable them to make a well-informed decision.
– Conduct best interest assessments for refugee children considered for durable solutions.
– Conduct family reunification and other complementary pathways assessments.
– Assist in updating the electronic database for resettlement and complementary pathways in line with the SOPs.
– Prepare statistical and ad-hoc reports to ensure accurate information is available and shared with relevant offices and partners.
– Provide training and guidance to new staff.
– Interview candidates for voluntary repatriation and prepare documentation for their return, in line with Voluntary Repatriation SOPs.
– Assist with departure formalities.
– Perform other related duties as required.
– The Durable Solutions Associate will report to and coordinate with the Durable Solutions Officer on a daily basis regarding the work done, trends, challenges, outcomes/ outputs, and way forward.
– The Durable Solutions Associate will submit a report on a weekly basis with an overview of the work completed and include information on any challenges in case processing, documentation or any additional support needed.

– Education and work experience
Required:
– 3 years of relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2-year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher,
– Experience in interviewing forcibly displaced and stateless populations and drafting needs assessments and refugee claims.
– Working experience with procedures and principles related to resettlement, complementary pathways, and/ or refugee status determination.

Desirable:
– Certificates and/or Licenses in the field of social work; HCR Resettlement Lrng Prg; HCR Resettlement Lrng Prg; HCR Protection Induction Programme or other related fields.
– Experience in working with vulnerable or traumatized individuals.
– Knowledge of International Refugee Law and Human Rights Law and ability to apply the relevant legal principles.
– Experience in Voluntary Repatriation
Functional Skills:
– Interviewing techniques
– Drafting and analytical skills
– Technical skills (Word, Excel, Teams);
– Data Management (familiarity with proGres, RAIS, Kobo, eSAFE).