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Title of Position: Assistant Field Officer

Position Number: 10019873

Category & Level: National Professional Category, NOA

Location: Sanliurfa, Turkey

Effective date: as soon as possible

Duration: initially for a period of one year

Closing Date: 30 October 2018

PREAMBLE

The international obligations of Turkey and its national legislative framework on asylum have shaped the form of the current collaboration with UNHCR. During the last 57 years, UNHCR and Turkey have been working together in close partnership. Turkey has provided the asylum space for persons seeking refuge, and UNHCR has assisted Turkey to determine who is in need of international protection and to enable access to rights by these persons. As the main partner of the Turkish State in the field of international protection, UNHCR Turkey continues to provide legislative and technical support as well as institutional capacity building support to the Directorate General of Migration Management (DGMM) and other national institutions.

As regard Syrian nationals who are hosted in Turkey under a Temporary Protection (TP) framework for Syrian nationals, refugees and stateless, UNHCR’s work is to support the authorities through the provision of technical assistance and strong public advocacy for enhanced responsibility sharing.

UNHCR in Turkey processes cases in close consultation with DGMM for the purposes of resettlement, intervenes to strengthen the protection environment and access to social support mechanisms, and endeavors to find durable solutions for the most vulnerable amongst those who are recognized as refugees provided they meet the criteria of the resettlement countries.

UNHCR in Turkey operates through a country office in Ankara, with a sub-office in Gaziantep covering three field units in Gaziantep, Sanliurfa and Hatay, and field offices in Istanbul and Van.

To find out more information about UNHCR, please visit our website.

ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The Assistant Field Officer is supervised by the Field Officer in coordination with the Senior Field Coordinator based in Sub-Office Gaziantep. S/he may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the sub-office and country program. UNHCR Manual, programme and protection objectives, Operations Plans, UN and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules and regulations will guide the work of the incumbent.

The incumbent may have a direct supervisory role. S/he has daily contacts with staff in the various field offices and with the functional units at the Country/Regional Office. S/he also has close liaison with a range of local civilian and military authorities and counterparts in NGOs and UN agencies to discuss matters of common interest.

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT

Accountabilities

• UNHCR’s policies, standards and procedures are constantly and coherently applied in the area of responsibility (AoR).
• The needs of persons of concern in the AoR are assessed and analysed in a participating manner and using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective to form a firm basis for planning.

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 rate of flow of new arrivals and estimate expected influx based on interviews with persons of concern.
• In co-ordination with implementing partners, assist with the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.
• Keep track of cases of detention; register applicants for voluntary repatriation and family reunion.
• Assist in the preparation of monthly sectoral reports and submit material for preparation of periodic project monitoring reports and year-end reports.
• Undertake other relevant duties as required.

Authorities

• Submit recommendation for protection interventions to the designated officer.
• Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS, PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

• Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in Law, Political Sciences or related fields.
• Minimum 1 year of previous relevant work experience.
• Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language.

• Judgement and Decision Making.
• Analytical Thinking.
• Political Awareness.
• Stakeholder Management.

***For National Officer positions, very good knowledge of local language and local institutions is essential.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

• Field experience.
• Computer skills.
• Knowledge of refugee law.
• Good knowledge of UNHCR’s programmes.
• UNHCR Protection Learning Programme.
• UNHCR Operations Management Learning Programme.
• Good English skills, especially drafting.

ELIGIBILITY

Candidates must be primarily Turkish nationals.

Interested staff members should consult the Policy and Procedures on Assignments of Locally recruited Staff (PPAL). If you have questions regarding eligibility, please contact HR Unit.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, please submit your Personal History Form (P11) and its supplementary pages, motivation letter and CV by e-mail with “Your LAST name – Assistant Field Officer, NOA, Sanliurfa (10019873)” in the subject line to: TURANREC@unhcr.org by 30 October 2018.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to sit for a written test. Only short-listed candidates will be notified. No late applications will be accepted. Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).

REMUNERATION

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. The monthly net salary is between TRY 9,202 and TRY 11,771 depending on relevant experience, dependency status and language proficiency. For more information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the Office of HR Management of United Nations.