Overview

The Field Associate is supervised by the (Senior) Field Officer or Head of Office and performs a variety of functions related to Field activities within the office. The incumbent keeps frequent internal and external contacts to exchange information, ensure provision of services, and resolve problems.

Tasks Summary

• Monitor the situation in the AoR, collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor.
• 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.
• Act as interpreter when required.
• Contribute to the preparation of status and progress reports.
• Assist in administrative tasks 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.
• Assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern.
• Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern.
• Represent UNHCR in physical monitoring of projects.
• Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Experience Requirements

Very good UN field experience for many years - Expert in excel and matrixes creation - Experience in developing a specification for purchasing materials - Quality control skills in inventory and planning. For G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher. UNHCR field experience (desirable).

Qualification Requirements

Business Administration, Law, Political Science.

Other Details

Languages Required: Arabic

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration:

Work Modality: No

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