Jobs - 64940- UNHCR - Field Assistant (Temporary Appointment)

UNHCR - Field Assistant (Temporary Appointment)

Location :

Tirana, ALBANIA

Type of Contract :

TA Local

Starting Date :

Application Deadline :

23-Mar-16 (Midnight New York, USA)

Post Level :

GS-4

Duration of Initial Contract :

Languages Required :

English

Expected Duration of Assignment :

3 to 6 months

UNDP is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence. UNDP does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, any kind of harassment, including sexual harassment, and discrimination. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks.

Background

The Field Assistant is normally supervised by the Field Officer/Associate and performs a variety of functions related to Field activities within the office. The supervisor exercises close control and regular review of 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 (IPs) on routine subject matters under the direction of the supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities

Accountability (key results that will be achieved)

UNHCR office has sufficient administrative and local support for the field activities thus better able to meet the needs of persons of concern.

Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)

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.

Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)

Liaise with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern.
Direct incidents and problems to the supervisor when they cannot be resolved at their level.

Competencies

Cross-Functional Competencies

Stakeholder Management

Required Skills and Experience

Education:

Completion of the Secondary Education with post-secondary training/certificate in Business Administration, Law, Political Science or related field.

Work experience:

Minimum 3 years of previous job experience relevant to the function.

Language requirement:

Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
Fluent in Farsi language

(In offices where the working language is not English, excellent knowledge of working language of duty station and working knowledge of English.)

Other requirements:

Computer skills;

Desirable Qualifications & Competencies:

Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.

How to apply:

Applicants are instructed to submit by e-mail a completed United Nations Personal History form for Fixed Term Appointment (available at http://www.al.undp.org/content/albania/en/home/operations/jobs/) together with a covering letter to: albti@unhcr.org

Applications without the above documents will not be considered.

Applications received after the closing date will not be accepted.

Applications will not be acknowledged. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.