Vacancy title:
Senior Operations Officer
Jobs at:
UNHCRDeadline of this Job:
Friday, July 14 2023
Summary
Date Posted: Saturday, July 01 2023, Base Salary: Not Disclosed
JOB DETAILS:
Duties
1. Serve as the focal point for the operations within the AoR and follow up on situational realities, challenges and developments which may have an impact on the refugees, IDP situations, and other persons of concern.
2. Analyse information received concerning new refugee situations in the AoR and present coherent, consistent and credible proposals to address the emergency needs.
3. Manage the process of gathering information, preparation of analytical papers and formulating recommendations for action for the operations within the AoR.
4. Contribute to the preparation of action plans to address any operational/legal gaps that have been identified; and ensure advice/guidance is provided to field offices to improve the delivery of assistance of refugees and other persons of concern (PoCs).
5. Provide guidance and support for communication, and sharing of best practices amongst countries/operations in the AoR as well as with other entities in the field and at Headquarters.
6. Coordinate with field offices for provision of timely, coherent, consistent, quality information about their operations.
7. In the bureaux, support senior staff in the preparation of the official submissions to the meetings of the Budget Committee and Contracts' Committee, and advocate for resources required for the operations to meet their objectives, especially during Annual Planning Reviews, Mid-Year Reviews and ad hoc resource allocation consultations. Analyse Country offices' requests concerning material requirements and staffing and initiate/coordinate appropriate action to provide Country offices with relevant and timely decisions and direction.
8. In the field, coordinate and supervise the field activities in the areas of protection and programme in the AoR. Build the capacity of local partners and civil society through training and other initiatives. Liaise with local Government authorities and operational partners on issues relating to the protection and assistance of PoCs. Supervise and monitor the implementation of UNHCR projects.
9. Monitor the implementation of programmes within the AoR through regular missions and participate in on-going needs assessments.
10. Keep the various sections and technical units at the Bureau and HQ informed on issues related to the implementation of UNHCR's programmes within the AoR.
11. Maintain a wide range of external contacts with Permanent Missions, donors, and civil society organization.
12. Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P4/NOD - 9 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 8 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 7 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree
Field(s) of Education
Political Science; Economics; Social Science;
Business Administration; Law; or other relevant field.
Certificates and/or Licenses
Programme Management;
Relevant Job Experience
Essential:
Experience in field operations. At least 5 years of relevant experience in an international capacity. Understanding of UNHCR mandate and operations.
Desirable:
Strong operational background and political awareness. Experience working with UNHCR; or other UN entities or partners preferably in the area of refugee or humanitarian operations. Proven track record in emergency preparedness, response and management.
Functional Skills
MG-Field Operations Management;
MG-Coordination;
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Work Hours: 8
Experience in Months: 24
Level of Education: Associate Degree
Job application procedure
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