The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a sub-institution of United Nations and was inaugurated on December 14, 1950 by the decision of United Nations General Assembly. The main purpose of the institution is to coordinate and take the head of international efforts for the sake of defending the refugees and providing solutions to the refugee challenges. During over 60 years business, UNHCR has made important contribution to the millions of refugees to turn over a new leaf. UNHCR has more than 8,000 personnel over the worldwide, where it is operational in more than 125 countries.
Title of Post : Field Officer
Category
and Level :
National Officer Assistant (NOC)
Position
No : 10019860
Duration : 1
year, renewable
Location : Gaziantep,
Turkey
Closing
Date : 13 November 2014
FUNCTIONS:
The Field
Officer will be supervised by the Senior Field Coordinator/Head of Field
Office. S/he may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units
relevant to the country/regional programme(s). UNHCR Manual, programme and
protection objectives, Operations Plans, UN and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules
and regulations will guide the work of the incumbent.
The incumbent
will be supervising the Assistant Field Officers (NOA) in Gaziantep, Hatay and
Sanliurfa provinces, some support staff and may supervise lower grade
professional staff. S/he has daily contacts with staff in the various field
offices and with the functional units at the Country/Regional Office. S/he also
has close liaison with a range of local civilian and military authorities and
government counterparts, NGOs and UN agencies to discuss matters of common
interest.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate
and supervise the field activities in the areas of protection and programme in
the AoR.
Stay abreast of political,
social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the
protection environment and provide advice to the Senior Field Coordinator.
Maintain relations with local
Government Officials at a senior level, as well as with UN agencies, NGOs and
other parties operating in the area, in order to promote UNHCR objectives.
Ensure through direct action
and advocacy with senior management that the necessary resources are allocated
to address protection and operational gaps.
Build the capacity of local
partners and civil society through training and other initiatives to protect
persons of concern.
Develop and coordinate
capacity-building initiatives for communities and persons of concern to assert
their rights.
Ensure through direct action
and advocacy with senior management that the necessary resources are allocated
to address protection and operational gaps.
Through a wide network of
external contacts and through studying field reports, regularly analyse the
operational context, early warning signs and the protection situation of
returnees/refugees and other persons of concern to UNHCR.
Prepare analytic papers and
formulate recommendations for action for the Office.
Liaise with local Government
authorities and operational partners on issues relating to the protection and
assistance of returnees/refugees and other persons of concern.
Supervise and monitor the
implementation of UNHCR projects; provide and advocate protection for persons
of concern to UNHCR by ensuring the observance by the local authorities of the
recognized principles of refugee, humanitarian and Human Rights law. Intervene promptly with the authorities in
the event of any action or measure detrimental to returnees/refugees and other
persons of concern if/when necessary.
Maintain close contact with
UNHCR Field Offices that may have been established on both sides of the border.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education
and skills
University
degree in Law, Political Sciences or related fields.
Field
experience.
Computer
skills.
Knowledge of
refugee law.
Good
knowledge of UNHCR’s programmes.
UNHCR
Protection Learning Programme.
UNHCR
Operations Management Learning Programme.
Experience
Minimum 8
years of previous relevant work experience (6 years with advanced university
degree).
Languages
Excellent knowledge of Turkish
and fluency in English.
Knowledge of other UN languages.
Required
Competencies
Empowering and Building Trust
Managing Performance
Judgement and Decision Making
Analytical Thinking
Political Awareness
Stakeholder Management
If you
wish to be considered for this vacancy, please apply in writing to TURANHR@unhcr.org
e-mail address
directly
referring to
Internal/External Vacancy Notice 121/14 no later than:
13 November 2014
Only
Turkish Nationals are eligible for National Officer positions.
All
applicants are required to submit a motivation letter in addition to a CV/resume and a fully completed P.11
Personal History Form.
Short-listed
candidates will be required to pass a written test.
Only
short-listed candidates will be notified.
Source: http://www.unhcr.org.tr/uploads/root/vn12114_-_field_officer.pdf
