Category and Level : GL- 4
Position No. : 10022698
Duration : 1
year, renewable
Location : Gaziantep, Turkey
Closing Date : 08/09/2014
FUNCTIONS:
The Field Assistant is under
the overall responsibility of the functional Head of Field Office and performs
a variety of functions related to field activities. The supervisor reviews the
work processes and provides regular advice and guidance.
The incumbent keeps frequent
internal contacts with staff members in the same duty station to exchange
information and with the external contacts generally with officials of national
and international institutions, leaders of the refugee community, local
population and/or implementing partners on routine subject matters under the
direction of the supervisor.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
·
Assist in
administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting
authorized personnel and assisting them during field missions.
·
Act as
interpreter in the exchange of routine information, contribute to related
liaison activities and respond directly to routine queries.
·
Collect data and
other information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor accordingly.
·
Keep regular
contacts with local authorities and implementing partners as requested by
supervisor.
·
In coordination
with implementing partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision
of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.
·
Undertake other
relevant duties as required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education and skills
·
Completion of the
Secondary Education with post-secondary training/certificate in Business
Administration, Law, Political Science or related field
·
Computer skills
(MS office and People soft applications)
Required competencies
·
Stakeholder Management
Experience
·
Minimum 3 years
of previous job experience relevant to the function
Languages:
·
Excellent
knowledge of Turkish and fluency in English
·
Knowledge of
other UN languages is an asset
Desirable Qualifications
& Competencies
·
Completion of
UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the
position
All interested applicants are required to submit a
motivation letter,
a CV or resume and a duly completed Personal History
Form
(P-11 form available at www.unhcr.org.tr)
If you wish to be considered, please:
Refer to the Vacancy Notice number on your application
Submit no later than the closing date
(08/09/2014)
Only short-listed candidates will be notified and may be
asked
to take a written examination
This is a locally recruited General Service position and
entitlements related to relocation are not applicable
This is a non-smoking environment
Source: http://www.unhcr.org.tr/uploads/root/vn9914_field_assistant-_gaziantep.pdf
