Senior Durable Solutions Assistant Organizational Setting and Work RelationshipsThe Senior Durable Solutions Assistant reports to a Durable Solutions Associate or Officer.
The incumbent is relied upon to contribute to the implementation of a durable solutions strategy.
Contributing to fostering an environment to enhance partnerships is a critical element of the work, as are activities designed to strengthen the involvement of refugee communities and their hosts in the design and implementation of solutions strategies.
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 counselling to refugees and other persons of concern (POC) about their durable solutions needs.
Interview candidates for voluntary repatriation and prepare documentation for their return, in line with Voluntary Repatriation SOPs.
Interview candidates for local integration and prepare the appropriate documentation for onward submission to local authorities or partners, in line with Local Integration SOPs.
Participate in identifying resettlement needs of refugees, in line with Resettlement SOPs.
Assist in updating the electronic database for resettlement, voluntary repatriation and local integration, in line with Standard Operating Procedures.
Process documentation to ensure that POC receive the documents required for their durable solutions in a timely manner.
Prepare statistical and ad-hoc reports to ensure accurate information is available and shared with relevant offices and partners.
Interview and advise on the appropriate durable solution to be provided to POC.
Prepare documents relating to durable solutions.
Enter information into available database, in line with SOPs.
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 Education Professional Work ExperienceYears of Experience / Degree Level: For G5 - 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher.
Field(s) of EducationNot applicable.
Certificates and/or LicensesHCR Resettlement Learning Program; HCR Protection Induction Program (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk are essential).
Relevant Job ExperienceEssential: Not specified.Desirable: Diverse field experience.
Experience in interviewing.
Functional SkillsDM-Database Management; IT-Microsoft Office Productivity Software (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk are essential).
Language RequirementsFor 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.
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.
Desired Candidate Profile UNHCR's Office in Italy is a multi-country one responsible for Italy, the Holy See and San Marino.
Italy plays an important role in refugee protection in Europe, remaining one of the major points of arrival for persons seeking protection to Europe, with most of them arriving by sea via the Mediterranean.
In this context, the UNHCR Senior Durable Solutions Assistant will directly report to the Senior Integration Associate based in Rome.
The Senior Durable Solutions Assistant will perform the duties listed in the standard job description, and s/he will play a key role in the expansion of the integration activities for refugees in Italy.
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Italy.
English is the official working language of UNHCR in Italy.
Only applications fully completed in English will be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
UNHCR has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy on sexual exploitation and abuse, and sexual harassment.
Successful candidates will be subject to mandatory UN Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment clearance check prior to receiving an offer.
UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
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