UNHCR - Field Associate (Gjirokastra)

JR2311662

Grade: G6

Location: Gjirokastra, Albania

Eligible Applicants: This regular position is advertised open to

internal and external applicants.

Deadline for applications: 14 March 2023.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The Field Associate is supervised by the Protection Officer and performs a variety of functions related to Field activities within the Field Unit of Gjirokastra. The supervisor defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance.



UNHCR Albania provides support to the national authorities in all aspects of refugee protection, aiming to develop a fair and efficient asylum system, and an environment in which refugees and asylum-seekers have a strengthened access to rights as defined in international refugee law and human rights instruments to which Albania is party. UNHCR is supporting the national structures by assisting in the areas of protection, reception and local integration and inclusion benefiting asylum seekers and refugees. In line with the Global Compact on Refugees, UNHCR works in partnership with concerned authorities, EU institutions and agencies, relevant UN agencies, other international partners, civil society organizations etc. UNHCR is present at the borders, working to strengthen a protection- sensitive entry system, which allows asylum-seekers and other groups with specific protection needs to be identified and granted access to a territory where their needs can be properly assessed and

addressed. UNHCR Albania has established protection monitoring arrangements with partners working in the field, reinforcing respect for the rights of refugees. The incumbent, in coordination with UNHCR partners, may be involved in making timely and coordinated interventions on behalf of persons of concern to UNHCR.

Duties

- Monitor the situation in the AoR, collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor accordingly.

- Monitor the implementation of UNHCR programme including the delivery of all assistance items and monitoring of infrastructure.

- Undertake regular visits to various sites in order to assess needs of persons of concern, with particular attention to vulnerable groups.

- Keep regular contacts with local authorities and implementing partners as requested by supervisor.

- Act as interpreter when required.

- Contribute to the preparation of status and progress reports by providing info, preparing tables, etc.

- Assist in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them during field missions.

- Inform and act on the reports received on persons of concern within the refugee community or from the local authorities.

- In coordination with implementing partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.

- Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern.

- Represent UNHCR in physical monitoring of projects.

- 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

Relevant Job Experience

Desirable

Completed learning programmes or trainings relevant to the functions of the position. UN work experience. Field work experience. Knowledge of UNHCR’s international protection function. Experience of work with refugee protection, human rights, or other work with people with potential vulnerabilities. Experience from working with local authorities and communities. Excellent coordination skills. Experience of drafting in English, and of analyzing data and information. Good knowledge of Albanian.

Additional Information:

- Candidates must be legally residing in Albania.

- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for a written test and interview.

- Upon selection, the candidate will be subject to proof of full vaccination against COVID-19.



Application and Selection

Interested external applicants (not current UNHCR workforce members) should visit https://www.unhcr.org/careers and create a

new account (“Sign In” on the top left corner >> Create account). Once successfully registered, you can start filling in your data and apply for vacancies. Sort out by location (Albania). In case of technical difficulties when applying, external applicants (not current UNHCR workforce members) can write to Global Service Desk at hqussd@unhcr.org.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.



Closing Date: 14 March 2023