Grade

GS6

General Service

Reason

Temporary > Temporary Assignment/ Appointment

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20241025

20250424

October 14, 2024

Standard Job Description

Field Associate

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Field Associate is normally supervised by the (SenioField Officer or Head of Office and performs a variety of functions related to Field activities within the office. The supervisor defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance. The Field Associate may supervise some General Service support staff.
The incumbent keeps frequent internal contacts with staff members in the same duty station to exchange information, to establish understanding of respective needs; to ensure provision of services and resolution of problems and with the external contacts generally with officials of national and international institutions, leaders of the refugee community, local population and/or Implementing Partners (IPon subject matters which may be of importance to the Organization.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, crossfunctional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties
Monitor the situation in the AoR, collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor accordingly.
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 as requested by supervisor.
Act as interpreter when required.
Contribute to the preparation of status and progress reports by providing info, preparing tables, etc.
Assist in administrative tasks as required 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 within the refugee community or from the local authorities.
In coordination with implementing partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.
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 in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(.
Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G63 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(of Education
Not applicable

Certificates and/or Licenses
Business Administration Law Political Science
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essentia

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Not specified

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

Functional Skills
*ITComputer Literacy
CODrafting and Documentation
CLMultistakeholder Communications with Partners, Government & Community
PGProgramme Management (programme cycles and reporting standard
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essentia

Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

Engage the refugee community in twoway communication, provide support to the implementing partner in smoothly implementing refugees’ feedback through tailoredmade assistance.
Contribute to age, gender and diversity mainstreaming in all of UNHCR Romania’s activities.
Contribute to the planning, monitoring and evaluation of any further community outreach activities with UNHCR’s Partner.
Drafts reports, English and Romanian routine correspondence;
Very good negotiation skills, political awareness and resultsoriented attitude; ability to work under pressure and respect tight deadlines.

Educational background relevant to the criteria and tasks specified in the job description;
• Work experience (relevant to the function in a local context, and exposure to humanitarian work in genera;
• Language (excellent language skills in Romanian and Englis. Any indepth knowledge of additional languages, such as: Arabic, Tigrinya, Oromo, Farsi, Tamil is an asset

Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern is subject to successful reference checks, and integrity clearances.
NonEU citizens are invited to upload any residence permits or relevant documents under the ‘Certifications’ section, by selecting the type ‘Personnel Administration – Other’. Applications by NonEU citizens will be considered if they are legally in the country”.
For further information on how to apply, please visit the ‘UNHCRApplication and Selection’ page, at https://www.unhcr.org/howtoapply.html.
The recruitment process might include a written test and/or oral interview for this job opening. No late applications will be accepted.
UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, colour or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fee.
NOTE: An individual whose mother, father, son, daughter, brother or sister is a staff member of UNHCR, including a Temporary Appointment holder or a member of Affiliate Workforce, is not eligible to apply.
Remuneration:
In case of appointment, a competitive compensation and benefits package is offered.
G6Monthly Salary range: NET 8,86 RONNET 10,84 RON.

Benefits:
Annual leave: UNHCR staff members holding a temporary appointment will accrue annual leave at the rate of 5 working days for each full calendar months of service (i.e. 18 working days per yea.

Pension system: Staff members holding a temporary appointment will become participants in the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSP.

Health insurance plan: locally recruited staff members in Romania will be enrolled in the Medical Insurance Plan (MI. The coverage is also optionally available for eligible family members.

This position doesn’t require a functional clearance

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Skills

CLMultistakeholder Communications with Partners, Government & Community, CODrafting and Documentation, Crisis Negotiations, ITComputer Literacy, PGProgramme Management (programme cycles and reporting standard, Political Awareness

Education

Certifications

Business AdministrationOther, LawOther, Political ScienceOther

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