Field Assistant Job Vacancy In Dadaab Kenya | UNHCR

October 18, 2023

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Duties

Assist with administrative chores as needed, including report creation, meeting with authorized staff, and supporting them when on field assignments.
Serve as an interpreter during the exchange of standard information, participate in associated liaison activities, and give direct answers to standard inquiries.
Gather statistics and other pertinent information pertaining to UNHCR and report to the supervisor as appropriate.
Contact local authorities and implementation partners on a frequent basis as directed by your supervisor.
Work with implementing partners to support the UNHCR’s receipt, registration, and assistance of people who are of concern to them.
Communicate with partners, colleagues in local authorities, and populations of interest.
When occurrences and issues cannot be resolved at their level, report them to the supervisor.
Carry out any other necessary relevant tasks.

Professional work experience and education

Experience and Education

For G4, one year of relevant experience and a high school diploma, a bachelor’s degree, or a degree of higher education

Field(s) of Study

Desirable

completion of UNHCR learning programs or specialized training pertinent to the job’s requirements.
Adaptive Skills
Computer literacy *IT
Documentation and Co-Drafting
Communications between partners, the government, and the community, CL-Multi-stakeholder
(Skills denoted with an asterisk (*) are crucial.)

English proficiency and, if necessary, the UN working language of the duty station are requirements for positions in international professional and field service.
If English is not the local language, proficiency in the UN working language of the duty station is required for national professional positions.
Knowledge of English and/or the UN working language of the duty station if English is not required for General Service positions.
Each employee of the UNHCR must work both individually and collectively to create a workplace where everyone feels secure and empowered to carry out their responsibilities. Showing zero tolerance for sexual exploitation, abuse, and harassment—including sexual harassment—as well as sexism, gender inequity, discrimination, and the abuse of power—is one way to do this.
Individuals and managers alike need to take the initiative to stop improper behavior before it starts, to respond to it when it does, to support continuing discussion about these concerns, to speak out when something goes wrong, and to seek advice and assistance from the appropriate UNHCR resources.
For all UNHCR positions with this job title and grade level, this is the Standard Job Description. Additional desirable and/or necessary qualifications relevant to the operation or role may be included in the operational context. Any such requirements are included in this Job Description by reference and will be taken into account for screening, shortlisting, and choosing candidates.

An Assistant Field Officer oversees the incumbent and establishes overall work objectives as well as any necessary advise and direction. At the Sub-Office, s/he handles a variety of tasks related to Field activities and could be asked to manage lower-level employees.
The position holder will carry out administrative duties such writing reports, meeting with authorized people, and supporting them while on a field mission, among others. He or she will serve as an interpreter during normal information exchanges, participate in associated liaison activities, and give straight answers to frequent questions.
Additionally, the incumbent must routinely communicate on protection, solutions, and other operational issues with representatives of the county or local government, leaders in the refugee community, local/host populations, and partners on the ground.
He or she is required to participate in focus groups, participatory evaluations, and other field-level activities, as well as coordination and other meetings at the camp and community levels on topics like care and maintenance.
The employee’s responsibility is to gather statistics and other pertinent information for UNHCR and report to the manager.
Finally, the worker shall also be needed to fulfill other duties or obligations that may be given by supervisor and or senior management.
Languages needed (anticipated) The overall level of ability is at least B2:

Additional Requirements

Skills
IT-Computer Literacy, Government & Community, CO-Drafting and Documentation, and Multi-Stakeholder Communications with Partners
Education
Certifications
Law – Other, Political Science – Other, and Business Administration – Other
Experience at Work

Competencies

Accountability, client- and results-focused, dedication to lifelong learning, Organizational awareness, planning and organizing, and communication Participant management, group effort & cooperation, technological savvy

Additional Details

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