United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Position: Assistant Field Officer
Industry: Company Nonprofit, Humanitarian Aid, Refugee Support
Employment Type: Full-Time
Placement: Calabar, Cross River State
Table of Contents
Job Description
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is seeking candidates for a position in Assistant Field Officer based in Calabar, Cross River State. If you are interested in this opportunity, please review the details below.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights, and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes due to conflict and persecution. We lead international efforts to protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people, delivering life-saving assistance, safeguarding fundamental human rights, and developing solutions that ensure people have a safe place to call home.
UNHCR operates in over 130 countries, using its expertise to protect and care for millions of individuals. In Nigeria, we work tirelessly to support those who have been displaced by violence and persecution, providing essential services and advocating for their rights.
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Assistant Field Officer to join our team in Calabar, Cross River. The Assistant Field Officer will play a critical role in assessing the needs of persons of concern in the area of responsibility (AoR) and formulating project submissions in collaboration with district authorities and implementing partners. This position requires a proactive approach to promoting and monitoring the implementation of assistance projects, reporting regularly on the rate of new arrivals, and assisting with the reception, registration, and provision of assistance to those in need.
The ideal candidate will have a strong commitment to UNHCR's mission and values, with excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills to engage effectively with local authority counterparts, partners, and populations of concern. This role demands a high level of flexibility, resilience, and the ability to work in sometimes challenging and insecure environments.
Job Detail
Responsibilities
- Assess the needs of persons of concern in the AoR and formulate project submissions in collaboration with district authorities and implementing partners.
- Promote and monitor the implementation of assistance projects.
- Report regularly on the rate of flow of new arrivals and estimate expected influx based on interviews with persons of concern.
- In coordination with implementing partners, assist with the reception, registration, and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.
- Keep track of cases of detention and register applicants for voluntary repatriation and family reunion.
- Assist in the preparation of monthly sectoral reports and submit material for periodic project monitoring reports and year-end reports.
- Submit recommendations for protection interventions to the designated officer.
- Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners, and populations of concern.
- 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, raising risks, issues, and concerns to a supervisor or relevant functional colleague(s).
- Perform other related duties as required.
Job Requirements
Before applying, please take the time to thoroughly review and comprehend the job requirements outlined below. Ensuring that you meet all the specified criteria will significantly enhance your candidacy for the Assistant Field Officer position at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR):
Qualifications
- Proven experience in assessing the needs of displaced persons and formulating project submissions.
- Strong interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Ability to work in challenging and sometimes insecure environments.
- Commitment to UNHCR's mission and values.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
Education Requirements
- Undergraduate degree in a relevant field.
- Graduate degree or Doctorate degree (preferred).
Experience Requirements
- 1 year of relevant experience with an undergraduate degree.
- No experience required with a graduate or doctorate degree.
Skills
- Reporting
- Leadership skills
- Ability to coordinate
- Training delivery
- Team leadership
- Training program planning
- Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
- Knowledge of local languages (preferred).
Salary, Benefits and incentive
Provided below are the offerings in terms of salary, benefits, and incentives awaiting you in the role of Assistant Field Officer at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR):
Salary
NGN 3,000,000 - 4,500,000 per-Year.
Job Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Professional development opportunities
- Paid time off
- Flexible working hours
Incentive Compensation
- Performance-based bonuses
- Periodic bonuses based on overall performance, company performance, and profitability.
Date posted: July 11, 2024
Posted on: Calabar
Apply
To apply for the Assistant Field Officer position at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), please click the button below:
Apply NowWe are looking for a self-motivated, compassionate individual with a passion for humanitarian work. If you meet the qualifications and are interested in joining our team, please submit your resume to set up an immediate interview. We aim to hire within the next week. UNHCR is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Join us in making a difference in the lives of those who need it most.
