ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT

The Assistant Durable Solutions Officer can serve as a focal point for solutions related issues in a region, and reports to the Protection, Resettlement or Durable Solutions staff at the P2 or, where appropriate at the P3 level.  The incumbent may have supervisory responsibility for durable solutions staff. 

The Assistant Durable Solutions Officer is relied upon to ensure the implementation of a durable solutions strategy, and to contribute to ensuring a conducive environment leading towards finding durable solutions.  She/He works closely with protection and programme staff.  Fostering an environment to enhance partnerships is a critical element of the work, as are activities designed to strength the involvement of refugee communities and their hosts in the design and implementation of solutions strategies. 

FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT 

Accountability (key results that will be achieved)

-          Available durable solutions are implemented, in a manner which benefits the maximum number of persons of concern.

-          Durable solutions strategies, policies and related standard operating procedures (SOPs) are applied in a consistent, effective and transparent manner.

Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)

-          Provide counselling to refugees and other persons of concern to identify the most appropriate durable solution and to enable the refugee or person of concern to make a well-informed decision.

-          Interview candidates for voluntary repatriation and prepare documentation for their return.

-          Interview and prepare Resettlement Referral Forms (RRF), in line with Resettlement SOPs.

-          Interview candidates for local integration and prepare the appropriate documentation for onward submission to local authorities or partners.

-          Assist in updating the electronic databases for resettlement, voluntary repatriation and local integration, in line with Standard Operating Procedures.

-          Process documentation to ensure that persons of concern receive the documents required for their durable solutions in a timely manner.

-          Prepare statistical and ad-hoc reports to ensure accurate information is available and shared with relevant offices and partners.

Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)

-          Interview and advise on the appropriate durable solution to be provided to persons of concern. Prepare documents relating to durable solutions.

-         Enter information into available databases, in line with SOPs.

REQUIRED COMPETENCIES

-          Judgement and Decision Making

-          Analytical Thinking

-          Political Awareness

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

-          University degree in Political Science, Social Science, Law, International Relations or related fields with good knowledge of Refugee issues and Human Rights doctrine.

-          2 years previous relevant job experience.

-          Very good reporting and writing ability.

-          Demonstrable computer skills.

-          Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language.

-          Good knowledge of local institutions is essential.

LANGUAGE

-          Fluency in English, Ukrainian and Russian.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

-          Diverse field experience

-          Knowledge of MS office and ProGress database software.

Interested applicants should forward the UN personal history form (P-11) with a covering letter in English explaining their interest in the position to the e-mail [email protected] by indicating the post title and position number they are applying for in the subject line.

Candidates must be legally present in Ukraine at the time of application, recruitment and hire.

 UN personal history form (P-11) may be loaded at  http://unhcr.org.ua/attachments/article/72/P_11.doc

Only short-listed applicants will be contacted, no late applications will be accepted.

Written test will be administered.

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