Consultant on Localization Location: Geneva (RB), Switzerland
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: Posted 7 Days Ago
Deadline for Applications: November 13, 2024
Job Requisition ID: JR2449430
Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based): H (no hardship)
Family Type (not applicable for home-based): Family
Staff Member / Affiliate Type: CONS International
Target Start Date: ********
Terms of Reference
Description of Assignment, Duties and Responsibilities:
As recognized in the Global Compact for Refugees, local and national community-based organizations (including refugee-led organizations) are often the first responders in humanitarian emergencies and can provide support and services in areas where UNHCR and partners have limited or no access. Local Civil Society Organizations (CSO), including NGOs and RLOs, play a key role in delivering protection and assistance on the ground.
The proposal is to conduct a 2-month desk-based consultancy with two overarching objectives:
Develop an up-to-date and detailed mapping of the localization activities currently underway with partners, with a repository of relevant documents. Produce recommendations and a list of emerging and promising practices for Country Operations across the region as they engage in localization efforts. The consultancy will be based on consultations with national and local NGOs (as well as UNHCR colleagues), to draw on their experience, perspectives, and recommendations.
Required Qualifications, Language(s) and Work Experience:
Degree: Required Higher degree in social science, law, humanities or similar (can be waived with significant work experience).
Field of Expertise, Competencies:
Required: Experience in the humanitarian field, producing studies/practical recommendations, knowledge of the UN system and its localization agenda.
Desirable: Experience working with national and/or local civil society.
Minimum Years of Work Experience: 7 years of relevant work experience (candidates with less experience cannot be shortlisted).
Monitoring and Progress Controls:
Weekly progress meetings at a minimum. Outline of final products expected end of week 2. First complete draft to be completed by week 5. Final, complete draft expected end of week 8. Additional Information:
Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test. 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.
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Required Languages: English
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Other Information: This position doesn't require a functional clearance.
Home-Based: Yes
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