Assistant Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer at UNHCR Rwanda: (Deadline 5 February 2024)

Family

Family

NOA

National Professional Officer

Reason

Regular > Regular Assignment

No

2024-04-01

February 5, 2024

Assistant Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The position for Assistant Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer may be based in Field Offices, Country Operations, Regional Bureaux or Headquarters.

The incumbent’s primary role is to assist resettlement and complementary pathways activities in his/her Area of Responsibility (AOR). Under supervision, the incumbent assists in providing, in close coordination with concerned sections within UNHCR as well as external parties such as resettlement and complementary pathways countries, IOM and NGOs, a continuous support to resettlement and complementary pathways operations by ensuring that polices are correctly implemented and operations are supported in establishing comprehensive protection and solutions strategies.

The Assistant Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer takes part in assessing cases for resettlement and/or complementary pathways, conducting interviews as well as monitoring procedural compliance and quality of case submissions. The incumbent does not normally have managerial responsibilities though it rests upon the supervisor of the post to make time specific arrangements subject to a given situation.

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
– Stay abreast of political, legal, social and economic developments that have an impact on the protection environment.
– Assist in implementing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for promoting the resettlement of persons of concern as protection tool and promoting access to complementary pathways for admission in the context of comprehensive solution strategies.
– Assist in the development of country resettlement and complementary pathways for admission strategy and annual planning exercise.
– Assist in promoting and monitoring the implementation of UNHCR’s global resettlement and complementary pathways policies, procedures and guidelines.
– Assist in guiding and capacitating the country operation to prepare consistent and quality resettlement submissions, as well as to promote and facilitate access to complementary pathways for admission to third countries.
– Assist in monitoring resettlement activities to ensure progress against targets, transparency and efficiency in case submissions and appropriate follow-up with resettlement countries and other key stakeholders.
– Identify, interview, assess resettlement needs, and process persons identified for resettlement following established procedures; undertake field missions as required; provide counselling to individuals.
– Assist selection missions by resettlement countries to the country.
– Identify, interview, and referrer accordingly persons identified with potential to access complementary pathways for admission following established procedures; undertake field missions as required; provide counselling to individuals.
– Systematically apply an Age, Gender and Diversity perspective in all aspects of the resettlement and complementary pathways for admission process; comply with UNHCR policy and guidelines on HIV/AIDS.
– Assist in mitigating resettlement or complementary pathways related fraud through oversight (including in-country travel), advice and guidance.
– Assist the country operation with group resettlement procedures, including planning, profiling, logistical arrangements, verification and post-verification follow-up.
– Maintain regular contact and close cooperation with resettlement countries and partners to ensure effective resettlement delivery and adherence to adequate protection and resettlement standards.
– Participate, where appropriate, in country-level discussions with resettlement and complementary pathways countries and partners.
– Assist in managing a process to ensure that persons of concern and partners receive up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCR’s resettlement policies and procedures, as well as on complementary pathways for admission opportunities and procedures.
– Assist in the submission of up-to-date and accurate resettlement and complementary pathways statistics, reports and needs assessments to management as required.
– Identify and recommend relevant training activities of UNHCR staff and implementing partners.
– Assist in communication with communities’ activities ensuring that persons of concern are made aware of UNHCR’s resettlement and complementary pathways procedures and have fair and transparent access to and participation in the processes.
– Participate, where appropriate, in country-level discussions with resettlement and/or complementary pathways countries and partners.

– Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
– Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P1/NOA – 1 year relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or no experience with Graduate degree; or no experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education
International Law;
International Relations;
Political Science;
Social Sciences;
or other relevant field.

Certificates and/or Licenses
Not specified

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Not specified.

Desirable
Diverse field experience. Ability to understand and implement UNHCR’s policy and global strategic priorities, such as AGDM, IDP, Statelessness, and HIV/AIDS, in the area of responsibility at appropriate level. Good IT skills including database management skills.

Functional Skills
UN-UN/UNHCR Mandate and Global Strategic Priorities
IT-Computer Literacy
DM-Database Management
PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD)
PR-Assessment of IDPs Status, Rights, Obligation
PR-Statelessness- Principles and Procedures, operational arrangements/assistance
MD-HIV/AIDS situation management
PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework
(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.

Candidate is expected to have a strong background in complementary pathways encompassing different skills (i.e., counselling, interviewing…). Proven excellent drafting and analytical skills including background in academic research methods, data collection, and analysis (highly desirable). Solid planning and organizing skills are required.

Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:

There are no occupational hazards related to the position. However, on genera health and security matters:

a. Health

There is a district health centre in Kabarore and two district hospitals within 25 kilometers from Kabarore (Kiziguro District Hospital and Ngarama District Hospital) with adequate health infrastructures. There is also one reliable private health centre – HOPE Clinic, and a few pharmacies within Kabarore town. The above facilities have got necessary health equipment including ambulances and therefore able to handle any emergency, parasite and bacterial tests. Service provided can be rated adequate.

b. Security

As with the rest of Rwanda, Kabarore is generally safe. However, few incidents of petty crime and housebreaking have been reported in the past. Staffs are therefore advised to remain vigilant at all times, to ensure they have proper details of their domestic workers and securely lock their valuables in their houses.

Nature of Position

The UNHCR Representation Office in Rwanda principally consists of a refugee population mainly refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo who have been on the Rwandan territory since 1996 and Burundian refugees who moved to Rwanda due to the volatile situation in Burundi since April 2015. It is composed of the Country Office in Kigali, Sub Office Kirehe, Field Office Karongi, Field Huye, Nyamata Field Office and Field Unit Kabarore.

The Kabarore Field Unit oversees humanitarian activities and interventions in the Nyabiheke refugee camp, which hosts approximately 12,500 Congolese refugees from the DRC, who are in a protracted situation.

The Assistant Resettlement & Complementary Pathways Officer position will be under the direct supervision of the Resettlement & Complementary Pathways Officer in Kabarore Field Unit. The incumbent’s primary role is to support in resettlement case processing to attain the allocated resettlement quotas. The incumbent will take part in assessing cases for resettlement and conducting resettlement case interviews and reviews, as well as monitoring procedural compliance and quality of case submissions. The incumbent will also provide continuous support to resettlement activities by ensuring that resettlement policies are correctly implemented and that the operation is supported in establishing comprehensive protection and solutions strategies. The incumbent’s role may involve managerial responsibilities in supervising, coaching and training junior staff, and assisting in implementing organizational objectives and priorities.

Living and Working Conditions

a. Accommodation and living environment

Kabarore is the district headquarter of Gatsibo District, located in eastern province along the main highway from Kigali to Kagitumba/ Mirema Hills border with Uganda. Kabarore is fairly new, so facilities are still new and there is a lot of ongoing construction of standard housing. Notwithstanding, accommodation is available where national staff can reside easily. Although this might be challenging, initially staff working in the location reside in guest houses within the town which are of an appropriate standard while searching for housing. The average monthly rent for unfurnished houses ranges from 100 USD to 400 USD.

UNHCR office is located along the main highway, next to the district offices. Staffs commute within 45 minutes each way to and from Nyabiheke refugee camp. Access road to the refugee camp is murram. No suitable housing has been identified for staff that is closer to the camp.

Staffs face isolation with no access to stress releasing activities unless they travel on weekends to the capital Kigali which is two and half hours’ drive. Public transport is easily available. However, it tends to be crowded on Friday afternoons as many residents make their way out of the town to Kigali. Consequently, it is a little difficult for staffs intending to travel to Kigali after work to find transport.

No international school available however, local schools are available, and the languages of instruction are Kinyarwanda and English.

b. Statement of Basic Requirements

Shops are available which provide necessary items with imported goods, home furnishings and electrical appliances. There is a daily market for fruits and vegetables, as well as poultry items; fresh produce is available only on the market days (Tuesday and Friday). Meat can be purchased in available butcheries in town. Fish is rare.

c. Supply of water and electricity

Piped water is available from the National Water and Sanitation Corporation institution (WASAC). It is however rationed, and staff are advised to purchase storage containers. Electricity supply is also available but interrupted sometimes.

d. Protection from insects

As any area within the tropical region, flying insects are there especially mosquitos and use of mosquito nets and insect replants is a must.

e. Telecommunications

Mobile network (MTN, Airtel and Tigo) is available and reliable. The Field unit is equipped with Internet and PAMA service. Few modems have been availed to staff for official use. However, for personal use one can easily purchase a modem from the MTN, Airtel and Mango service centers in Kabarore town.

Additional Qualifications

Skills

DM-Database Management, IT-Computer Literacy, MD-HIV/AIDS situation management, PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD), PR-Assessment of IDPs Status, Rights, Obligation, PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework, PR-Statelessness- Principles and Procedures, operational arrangements/assistance, UN-UN/UNHCR Mandate and Global Strategic Priorities

Bachelor of Arts (BA): International Law, Bachelor of Arts (BA): International Relations, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Political Science, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Social Science

Certifications

Competencies

Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Political awareness, Teamwork & collaboration

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