Associate Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer

Overview

The Associate Resettlement and Complementary Pathways Officer supports resettlement and complementary pathways activities by identifying needs, submitting cases, monitoring procedural compliance, and ensuring quality of case submissions. The role contributes to protection and solutions strategies.

Tasks Summary

• - Identify, interview, assess resettlement and complementary pathways needs, and process cases.
• - Provide counselling to individuals.
• - Support monitoring of activities for resettlement and complementary pathways.
• - Review and provide feedback on resettlement submissions.
• - Support the management of processes to ensure persons of concern and partners receive accurate information.
• - Support the implementation of UNHCR's global resettlement and complementary pathways policies.
• - Ensure Standard Operating Procedures for identification of cases and case management are in place.
• - Support measures to enhance the prevention, detection and response to fraud.
• - Support senior management in maintaining contact with resettlement countries and partners.
• - Support government officials and partners undertaking missions related to resettlement and complementary pathways.
• - Assist selection missions by resettlement countries.
• - Analyse political, legal, social and economic developments and recommend policy/strategic approaches.
• - Contribute to the development and enhancement of policy and guidelines.
• - Systematically apply an Age, Gender and Diversity perspective.
• - Promote and support mechanisms for preventing fraud.
• - Assist in the production of statistics, analytical reports, updates and briefing notes.
• - Contribute to comprehensive protection and solutions strategies.
• - Support the identification and management of risks and opportunities.
• - Perform other related duties as required.

Experience Requirements

At least 1 year of professional work experience relevant to refugee protection work, preferably within the international capacity. Demonstrated experience in casework or case management, preferably in a refugee or immigration context. For P2/NOB - 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree. Minimum of 4 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree. At least 4 years of professional work experience relevant to refugee protection work, of which 1 year in an international capacity. Demonstrated experience in casework or case management, preferably in a refugee or immigration context. Experience in resettlement management and casework as well as team management.

Qualification Requirements

Undergraduate degree; or Graduate degree; or Doctorate degree. Political Science; Social Sciences; International Law; Law; International Public Law; International Refugee Law; International Human Rights Law; Refugee and Forced Migration International Relations; or other relevant field. Bachelor of Arts: International Law, Bachelor of Arts: International Relations, Bachelor of Arts: Political Science, Bachelor of Arts: Social Science.

Other Details

Languages Required: French

Languages Preferred: English

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Remuneration: The JPO position includes a Duty travel and training allowance (DTTA) of $ 4.000 per year which may be used for learning activities related to the assignment and career development.