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Snr Field Associate Duration: 1 Year Type of Contract: Fixed-Term Appointment Duty Station: Acayucan, Ver ______ INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY PN10027596 SNR FIELD ASSOC, GS7 Title: Snr Field Associate Duration: 1 year Type of Contract: Fixed-term Appointment Duty Station: Acayucan, Ver _________________________________________________________________________________ OPERATION CONTEXT Violence and persecution inflicted mostly by organized criminal actors such as gangs or maras of Northern Central America (NCA) continue to cause the forceful displacement of thousands towards Mexico. Nationals from Honduras, El Salvador and, to a lesser extent, Guatemala, represent 91.6% of all asylum claims registered by the Mexican Refugee Commission (COMAR) in 2016 (8,781). In order to guarantee a harmonized and coordinated implementation of activities in the field, in particular those related to reception conditions, cash assistance, registration and protection monitoring, there is a need to continue strengthening field coordination among UNHCR partners, NGOs, local authorities and other stakeholders. UNHCR Mexico (BOMEX) has two FOs located in Tapachula, Chiapas and Tenosique, Tabasco, Acayucan, Veracruz and Saltillo, Coahuila; the country office in Mexico City is composed by the Representation and seven functional units (Protection, Solutions, Field Coordination, Programme, Administration, PI/Communications, Security and Private Sector Partnership). In addition, the BO directly undertakes activities in the Centre and North of Mexico. It also coordinates efforts with the government (federal and local levels), partners and other actors such as NGOs and UN agencies, as well as with UNHCR offices in neighbouring countries. HOW TO APPLY Send your application to [email protected] with the subject: YOUR LAST NAME/Int/Ext Vac/GS7Snr Field Associate 10027596/ACA together with UN Personal History form, P.11, (available at http://www.acnur.org/fileadmin/Documentos/Vacantes/2017/P11-English.docm and CV, with one page letter stating the reasons for applying to this position. Deadline to receive applications: December 31, 2017 The selected candidate will be expected to initiate activities in February 2018. UNHCR is not in a position to provide any support related to work permits in Mexico. Applications from expatriate candidates are welcome, but the applicant must be in possession of a permanent residence card or a valid permit to work in Mexico. NOTE: Only candidates that have been considered as relevant for the selection process will be contacted. A test will be applied. Page 1 UNHCR JOB DESCRIPTION (When finalised and approved by the Post Manager(s), e-mail to HQPC00) Date of Classification (1): May 2013 (STANDARD) PART 2A – IDENTIFICATION OF POSITION Position No: 10027596 Position Title: Senior Field Associate Position Grade: G-7 (1) Position Location : Acayucan, Mexico Functional Group : 3.1.d Supervisor Position No., Title & Grade: 10027085, Snr Field Coordinator, P4 CCOG Code (1) : 2.A.11 Job Code (1) : 000553 Job Profile (1) : 00000553 PART 2B – POSITION REQUIREMENTS 2.1 ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT. The Senior Field Associate is normally supervised by the (Snr.) 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 the incumbent completes the work independently. Work is controlled for meeting expected results and conformity to policy and procedures by the supervisor. The Senior Field Associate normally supervises 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. 2.2 FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT. Accountability - 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. Responsibility - Undertake regular visits to various sites in order to assess needs of persons of concern, with particular attention to vulnerable groups. - Advise the supervisor on programme requirements and formulate project submissions, including community development and self-reliance activities, where applicable, in collaboration with authorities and implementing partners. - Monitor and supervise the implementation of UNHCR programme including the delivery of all assistance items and monitoring of infrastructure and make the necessary recommendation for its improvement. - 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. - Monitor refugee movements related to repatriation and other inter-camps transfers. - Inform and act on the reports received on persons of concern within the refugee community or from the local authorities. - Handle, in coordination with implementing partners, the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR. - Undertake other relevant duties as required. Page 2 Authority - Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern. - Represent UNHCR in physical monitoring of projects. - Provide inputs for the country operations plan and other submissions and reports. 2.3 REQUIRED COMPETENCIES Code Managerial Competencies 1. M001 Empowering and Building Trust 2. M002 Managing Performance 3. M003 Judgement and Decision Making 4. M004 Strategic Planning and Vision 5. M005 Leadership 6. M006 Managing Resources Code Cross-Functional Competencies 1. X001 Analytical Thinking 2. X002 Innovation and Creativity 3. X003 Technological Awareness 4. X004 Negotiation and Conflict Resolution 5. X005 Planning and Organizing 6. X006 Policy Development and Research 7. X007 Political Awareness 8. X008 Stakeholder Management 9. X009 Change Capability and Adaptability 2.4 ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED - Completion of the Secondary Education with post-secondary training/certificate in Business Administration, Law, Political Science or related field. - Minimum 11 years of previous job experience relevant to the function. - Knowledge of International legal affairs relating to asylum, migration and related issues. - Computer skills. - Excellent knowledge of Spanish and and working knowledge of English. 2.5 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES - Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position. - UNHCR field experience. Page 3 .
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