Job Vacancies at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Job ID: 32374
Location: Yola, Adamawa
Salary Grade: G6
Hardship Level: D
Family Location Type: Non-Family

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

• The Field Security Associate provides support to all security related aspects of field operations including Staff, premises and asset security.
• The incumbent is supervised by a Senior Officer (FSA or Head of Office) who defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance.
• The incumbent maintains regular contact on a working level on routine issues with other UNHCR staff members, UN agencies, NGOs, implementing partners and Host Government Security authorities (HGS) in the area to facilitate the operation.
• The duty of the incumbent is to support and monitor the management of security issues.
• 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

• Provide assistance to the supervisor in evaluating the level of risk and assessing the existing security measures for the UNHCR staff, operations, premises, partners and persons of concern.
• Conduct regular security assessment missions to the field as required in coordination with UNDSS/other agencies; gather and analyse information about the security situation during field missions.
• Be aware of security protocols and procedures in place in accordance with the UNSMS policies, UNHCR Policies and the, Security Risk Management process for the designated area
• Conduct checks for compliance and advise management on any deficiencies.
• Monitor the physical security of UNHCR premises and reports on deficiencies.
• Monitor and supervise the guard force In accordance with relevant UNSMS policies and guidance.
• Assist UNHCR Protection Colleagues in efforts to ensure the physical protection and security of refugees and other persons of concern.
• Provide support during implementation of security-related projects.
• Assist in the monitoring, updating and reporting of security-related events.
• Assist in the processing of administrative security issues.
• Maintain relations and cooperation with UN security management system actors, local law enforcement agencies, civil authorities and other relevant agencies.
• Provide security briefings and training to UNHCR staff, and as appropriate partner staff, on relevant security risk management processes  and measures for the country concerned to include security situation updates, , the warden system, communication notification and reporting procedures, travel planning  procedures road air and  fire safety.
• Respond to staff queries on security issues and provide immediate assistance as required.
• Provide security-related advice to the manager and other staff.
• Maintain liaison and build relationships with Host Government Security Forces and security counterparts.
• Perform other related duties as required.

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:

• Security and Safety
• (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience:

• Essential: Not specified
• Desirable: High level of knowledge in the security field

Functional Skills

• IT-Computer Literacy
• FS-Field Security Operations
• FS-Security Analysis
• CO-Cross-cultural communication

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.
• English Language is essential for this Job Opening.
• Hausa Language is Desirable for this Job Opening

Core Competencies:

• Accountability
• Communication
• Organizational Awareness
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Client & Result Orientation

Managerial Competencies:

• Empowering and Building Trust
• Judgement and Decision Making

Cross-Functional Competencies:

• Analytical Thinking
• Political Awareness
• Change Capability and Adaptability

Additional Information:

• 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.

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Job ID: 32381
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Salary Grade: G6
Hardship Level: E
Family Location Type: Non-Family

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

• The CBI (Cash-Based Interventions) Associate is supervised by a professional staff member who provides the incumbent with general guidance and workplans. The incumbent works quite independently with an oversight from the supervisor and may directly supervise some support staff.
• Contacts are mainly with the colleagues in the same duty station to exchange information and to discuss the work plans. External contacts are with the national and local authorities for gathering and exchange of data.
• 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

• Manage the use, maintenance and technical support of databases used in the cash-based interventions.
• Generate statistical reports based on the standard reporting formats and ad-hoc reports, charts and tables as required by the management.
• Prepare and administer accurate lists of beneficiaries for the regular assistance through bank ATM/IRIS system in line with the procedures established by the office.
• Assist in developing and administering UNHCR Regular CBI database.
• Assist in the monthly reconciliation and refund process for the cash assistance project.
• Assist in preparing detailed reports and breakdown of the cash assistance provided to the refugees.
• Cross-check databases to ensure that all beneficiaries are active cases.
• Keep cash lists updated and free of duplications and ensure delivery of cash assistance to beneficiaries in a timely manner.
• Maintain relationships with partners to facilitate the flow of information between databases,
• Assist with the training of internal staff and partners on how to use the database,
• Execute best practice in data protection standards and help to positively influence others,
• Troubleshoot issues with the database and work with internal teams to provide technical fixes,
• Inform and act on the reports and messages that are received from various units on different vulnerable cases in respect to financial assistance.
• Support in the co-ordination with different partners and focal points on lists of beneficiaries reflecting situation of cash assistance.
• Undertake missions and field visits to bank service provider to monitor the cash project.
• Represent UNHCR at the cash-assistance related meetings.
• Liaise with internal stakeholders and partners.
• Develop improvements to the database and related workflows.
• Direct incidents and problems to the supervisor when they cannot be resolved at their level.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
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:

• Information Technology, Database Management, Computer Science
• (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience:

Essential:

• Previous data management experience, preferable in CBI context.
• Excellent knowledge of computer software and database applications. Experience in Microsoft SQL Server (2005 or later).

Desirable:

• Knowledge of UNHCR programmes and activities.
• Experience in cash-based interventions, particularly in a refugee response context. Working experience in C# and ASP.net. Working experience with statistical software such as R, Python, Stata etc.

Functional Skills:

• IT-Computer Literacy
• DM-Database Management
• EC-Statistical and modelling software
• IT-Microsoft Server Technology
• CB-Cash-based Programming/Managing/Planning
• (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.
• Please also note that English is essential for this Job Opening.
• Hausa Language is desirable for this job opening.

Core Competencies:

• Accountability
• Communication
• Organizational Awareness
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Client & Result Orientation

Cross-Functional Competencies

• Analytical Thinking
• Technological Awareness
• Planning and Organizing

Below additional skills are desirable:

• Knowledge of UNHCR Registration
• Procedures/proGres V4
• Knowledge of UNHCR CashAssist
• Knowledge of Kobo Tool box

Additional Information:

• 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.