Field Associate

E (most hardship)

Non Family with Residential Location

Non Family with Residential LocationDanger Pay

Nairobi (CO), Kenya

GS6

General Service

Reason

Regular > Regular Assignment

No

2024-09-30

September 6, 2024

Field Associate

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Field Associate is normally supervised by the (Senior) Field Officer or Head of Office and performs a variety of functions related to Field activities within the office. The supervisor defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance. The Field Associate may supervise some General Service support staff.
The incumbent keeps frequent internal contacts with staff members in the same duty station to exchange information, to establish understanding of respective needs; to ensure provision of services and resolution of problems and with the external contacts generally with officials of national and international institutions, leaders of the refugee community, local population and/or Implementing Partners (IPs) on subject matters which may be of importance to the Organization.

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
– Monitor the situation in the AoR, collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor accordingly.
– Monitor the implementation of UNHCR programme including the delivery of all assistance items and monitoring of infrastructure.
– Undertake regular visits to various sites in order to assess needs of persons of concern, with particular attention to vulnerable groups.
– Keep regular contacts with local authorities and implementing partners as requested by supervisor.
– Act as interpreter when required.
– Contribute to the preparation of status and progress reports by providing info, preparing tables, etc.
– Assist in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them during field missions.
– Inform and act on the reports received on persons of concern within the refugee community or from the local authorities.
– In coordination with implementing partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.
– Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern.
– Represent UNHCR in physical monitoring of projects.

– 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 Experience
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
Business Administration Law Political Science
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Not specified

Desirable
Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.
UNHCR field experience.

Functional Skills
*IT-Computer Literacy
CO-Drafting and Documentation
CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners, Government & Community
PG-Programme Management (programme cycles and reporting standards)
(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.

The White Nile Operation remains a humanitarian emergency that has evolved with an increased number of refugees and internally displaced population since the crisis began on April 15, 2023. Prior to the conflict, the White Nile Operation hosted 18,000 IDPs from the 2022 Blue Nile state violence. The state now shelters an estimated 1,308,282 IDPs, including older individuals with chronic illnesses, people with disabilities, and young people who dropped out of education and livelihood opportunities.
The majority of IDPs (83%) live with local communities, while others are in over 640 gathering sites and rented spaces. UNHCR leads the three-cluster CCCM, ES/NFI, and protection coordinating humanitarian efforts to provide protection and essential services to the forcefully displaced people.
As of July 2024, 640 gathering sites have been recorder hosting 22,584 families corresponding to 127,428 individuals. The number of gathering sites continue to grow by the day as the conflict area expands to new areas displacing more civilians. Apart from the loss of education, property, and livelihood opportunities, IDPs in the White Nile State face significant protection risks, including documentation and legal aid needs, GBV risks, family separations, limited basic services, restricted livelihood opportunities, and mental health needs. Many require specific support through identification, counseling, referrals, and case management.
UNHCR’s strategy for the White Nile Operation involves a scaled-up response to IDP and host community needs through community-based approaches, providing multi-sector emergency response in areas such as protection, cash assistance, core relief items, and emergency shelter, along with site management. Community-based protection networks identify vulnerable individuals and act as early warning mechanisms. Multi-purpose community centers improve access to protection and multi-sector assistance. The response relies on protection monitoring to support those most in need and involves collaboration with partners, IDP-led NGOs, and local authorities to drive localization and sector coordination.
Reporting to the subnational IDP footprint coordinator, the field associate, G6, would be a focal person for the subnational site management cluster and liaises with the relevant partners, local authorities, and national cluster focal persons to closely support the effective implementation of subnational site management cluster activities through seamless coordination and information sharing mechanisms.
Desired Candidate Profile
 Good understanding and experience in IDP site management, IDP protection and the cluster approach.
 Good communication and presentation skills, including chairing and facilitating multi-stakeholder coordination meetings.
 In-depth understanding of the local context, including key stakeholders and political dynamics.
 Good writing and drafting skills.
 Experience working in multi-partner responses, including collaboration with local authorities, IDP/refugee-led organizations, and both national and international NGOs.
 Proficient in negotiation and advocacy.
 Experience within multi-functional Protection Clusters, especially in data and information management, needs assessment, profiling, registration, reporting, advocacy, and resource mobilization.
 Experience working in challenging duty stations.

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Operational context

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Additional Qualifications

Skills

CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners, Government & Community, CO-Drafting and Documentation, IT-Computer Literacy, PG-Programme Management (programme cycles and reporting standards)

Certifications

Business Administration – Other, Law – Other, Political Science – Other

Competencies

Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaboration

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Compendium

Additional Information

This position doesn’t require a functional clearance