Grade

GS6

General Service

Reason

Temporary > Temporary Assignment/ Appointment

A (least hardship)

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2025-01-15

2025-07-14

January 7, 2025

Standard Job Description

Inter-Agency Coordination Associate

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Inter-Agency Coordination Associate is a member of the Inter-Agency Coordination Unit. S/he normally reports to the Senior Inter-Agency Coordination Officer. The incumbent receives regular guidance and advice from the supervisor. S/he participates in all meetings/working groups related to the Refugee Coordination Model and Structure to provide support on coordination work on common processes.

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, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties
– Provide support to the Senior Inter-Agency Coordination Officer (Inter-Sector Working Group and Sector Gender Focal Points Network Coordinator) and bridge between the Inter-Sector and the Sectors/Sub-sectors as well as the Task Forces.
– Contribute to the implementation at the Sector/Sub-sectors level of the comprehensive coordination strategies and empowerment of coordination mechanisms in line with the Inter-Sector Coordinator vision, strategy and guidance.
– Provide support to the inter-Sector and Sectors/Sub-sectors Coordinators in the preparation of Inter-Sector and Sector/Sub-sectors strategies, work plans, budgets and other planning documents which will feed into the main Regional Refugee Response plan.
– Support to optimize complementarity between the Inter-Sector and Sectors/Sub-sectors activities by supporting building on a series of common processes.
– Support promoting consistency in coordination standards and capacity between/among Sectors/Sub-sectors.
– Ensure cross-cutting issues, including gender equality programming, are properly reflected in Sectors/Sub-sectors activities.
– Coordinate, identify, process and elevate relevant topics/issues to Senior Inter-Agency Coordination Officer, referring to UNHCR policy decisions and guidance, when needed.
– Coordinate quality, timely and effective support to the Inter-Sector and Sectors/Sub-sectors ensuring at the same time that gender equality and gender with age marker is part of the working/sub-working group’s agendas and work plans.
– Act as the information management focal point for the Sectors/Sub-sectors under responsibility, with duty to collect and compile data on activities, analyse and present information on the sector activities in a concise manner, and support the Inter-Sector and Sector/Sub-Sectors Coordinators in writing of sector specific reports as narratives and info-graphics.
– Facilitate the flow of information between the Inter-Sector and Sectors/Sub-sectors, update and maintain the relevant pages at the UNHCR information sharing portal and other support coordination tools of Inter-Sector and Sectors/Sub-Sectors, including the calendar of meetings, uploading of documents, updating sector relevant information and member information.
– Support the Inter-Sector and Sectors/Sub-sectors coordinators in organizing presentations, events, workshops, trainings in line with Inter-Sector and Sector//Sub-sectors work-plans and strategies.
– Encourage consistency on Inter-Sector and Sectors/Sub-sectors coordination standards, minimize duplication and develop synergies between Inter-Sector and Sectors/Sub-sectors.

– 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(s).
– Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G6 – 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education
Not applicable.

Certificates and/or Licenses
International Law, Political Science, Social Science,
International Relations, Communications
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Knowledge of UNHCR and interagency policies, standards, programmes and humanitarian operations in operational context. Demonstrated coordination and inter-personal skills. Drafting skills and strong ability to collect, analyze, and communicate information in written/oral formats.

Desirable
Solid experience in humanitarian coordination (including but not limited to interagency coordination) is an asset. Emergency response experience is an asset. Previous experience in intersectorial collaboration is an asset. Strong computer skills – with a preference for ability to use Excel, Powerpoint, Publisher, etc. Some knowledge of data base design and management will be an asset.

Functional Skills
CO-Drafting and Documentation
DM-Database Design & Development
IT-Computer Literacy
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

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.

UNHCR is looking for an Inter-Agency Coordination Associate, G6 for an initial period of 6 months, with a possible extension subject to performance and availability of funds.

The successful candidate will work in tandem with the Inter-Agency Coordination team, under the supervision of the Inter-Agency Coordination Officer, fulfilling responsibilities as outlined in the job description.

The candidate should possess a proven ability to manage Inter-Agency Coordination and Protection against Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) functions. Experience in humanitarian coordination, particularly in refugee contexts, and in the development and implementation of PSEA strategies and programs, is highly desirable.

The candidate must demonstrate clear and effective communication skills and foster a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Prior experience with UN/UNHCR or other international public sector organizations is an added advantage. Knowledge of international refugee law, the refugee coordination model framework, and inter-agency PSEA policies and regulations is highly desirable.

Proficiency in English is required, and a working knowledge of Romanian and Russian will be considered a significant asset.

Shortlisted candidates may be required to undertake a test. Only those shortlisted will be contacted. Late applications will not be considered.

General information:

This position is open to applications from internal and external candidates, provided that requirements regarding professional experience, academic qualifications, language, etc. are fulfilled.

Candidates must meet the essential minimum requirements of the position and must have either Moldovan citizenship or the legal status necessary to work in Moldova.

UNHCR’s workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. We seek to sustain and strengthen this diversity and to ensure equal opportunities, as well as an inclusive working environment, for our entire workforce. Joining us means living, sharing and promoting these core values of inclusion, diversity and gender equality.

Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

UNHCR reserves the right to retain applications and consider external candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNHCR at the same grade or lower level and with similar job descriptions, experience, and educational requirements for the appointment of a shorter duration (Temporary Appointment).

UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

Remuneration & Benefits:

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. The annual net salary is between MDL 386,058 and MDL 450,403 depending on relevant experience, excluding dependency allowances (if applicable) and mandatory deductions. Mandatory medical insurance (1.05% to 2.40 %) and pension fund enrollment cost (7.9%) will be deducted from the net salary.

Annual leave: UNHCR staff members holding a temporary appointment will accrue annual leave at the rate of 1.5 working days for each full calendar month of service (i.e.: 18 working days per year).

Pension system: Staff members holding an initial temporary appointment for 6 months or more will become participants in the United Nations Joint Staff Pension Fund (UNJSPF).

Health insurance plan: locally recruited staff members in the Republic of Moldova will be enrolled in the Medical Insurance Plan (MIP). The coverage is optionally available for eligible family members.

For more information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the Office of HR Management of United Nations:

https://onehr.un.org/salary-survey/#/viewdutystation/636b9e0899530c554d34b467.

This position doesn’t require a functional clearance

English

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Russian

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Romanian

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Skills

CO-Drafting and Documentation, DM-Database Design & Development, IT-Computer Literacy

Education

Certifications

Communication – Other, International Law – Other, International Relations – Other, Political Science – Other, Social Sciences – Other

https://icsc.un.org/Home/SalaryScales

Level of Education: Bachelor Degree

Work Hours: 8

Experience in Months: No requirements