5 jobs found in Melkadida Refugee Camp

// The Protection Associate normally reports to the Protection Unit.  He/she monitors protection standards, operational procedures and practices in protection delivery in line with international standards and provides functional protection support to information management and programme staff.  The Protection Associate is expected to coordinate quality, timely and effective protection responses to the needs of populations of concern and identify opportunities to mainstream protection methodologies and integrate protection safeguards in operational responses in all sectors.  He/she contributes to designing a comprehensive protection strategy and liaises externally with authorities and partners on protection doctrine and policy as guided by the supervisor. The Protection Associate also ensures that persons of concern are involved with the Office in making decisions that affect them, whether in accessing their rights or in identifying appropriate solutions to their problems. To achieve this, the incumbent will need to build and maintain effective interfaces with communities of concern, local authorities and protection and assistance partners. ACCOUNTABILITY  The protection of populations of concern is met through the application of International and National Law, relevant UN/UNHCR protection standards and IASC principles. Protection activities are guided by the UNHCR country protection strategy. The participation of persons of concern is facilitated through continuous assessment and evaluation using participatory, rights and community based approaches. Protection incidents are immediately identified and reported. RESPONSIBILITY  Stay abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment. Consistently apply International and National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards and codes of conduct. Assist in providing comments on existing and draft legislation related to persons of concern.                                                                    Provide advice on protection issues to persons of concern; liaise with competent authorities to ensure the issuance of personal and other relevant documentation. Assist in conducting eligibility and status determination for persons of concern. - Contribute to measures to identify, prevent and reduce statelessness. Contribute to a country-level child protection plan as part of the protection strategy. Contribute to a country-level education plan as part of the protection strategy. Monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all protection/solutions activities. Manage individual protection cases including those on SGBV and child protection. Monitor, and intervene in cases of refoulement, expulsion and other protection incidents. Assist in identifying durable solutions for the largest possible number of persons of concern through voluntary repatriation, local integration and where appropriate, resettlement. Contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of protection related AGD based programming with implementing and operational partners. Contribute to effective information management through the provision of disaggregated data on populations of concern and their problems. Participate in initiatives to capacitate authorities, relevant institutions and NGOs to strengthen national protection related legislation and procedures. AUTHORITY   Prioritize persons of concern for interview, counselling and propose protection support for individual cases. Enforce compliance of local implementing partners with global protection policies and standards of professional integrity in the delivery of protection services. Enforce compliance with, and integrity of, all protection standard operating procedures. Submission of persons of concern payment requests for approval ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Education: Completion of secondary school. Additional certificate/training in International Law, Political Science or related field is required. Job experience: Relevant to the function: 6 years. Fluency in English and local languages, preferably Somali. Desirable Qualifications & Competencies Good computer skills. Completed Protection Learning Programme. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS This vacancy is open for qualified Ethiopians and Non-Ethiopians with a valid work permit from Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs .   Female candidates are encouraged to apply. UNHCR is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. IMPORTANT    Applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send a motivation letter and the most recent fact sheets through the online application system. Candidates may be required to sit for a test. Due to the volume of applications only short listed candidates will be invited for interview.   Former UNHCR General Service staff members, having held an Indefinite or FTA appointment for an uninterrupted period of at least one year may apply for internally advertised vacancies at their previous grade or equivalent or one grade above, if the seniority requirements are met, for a period of two years following separation.   Refugees – who cares?   We Do.

// The Registration Associate is a member of the Registration team and is normally supervised by the Registration Officer. The Registration Associate is responsible for supporting all activities related to registration, and with ensuring that registration is effectively used for the identification of specific protection needs, for the management of operations, and for the achievement of durable solutions.  Depending on the size and structure of the Office, the Registration Associate may provide day-to-day supervision, direction and support to UNHCR staff engaged in registration and related activities (including Reception, Filing and Data Management staff), and monitors the efficiency and quality of registration processes, identity and entitlement documentation activities and population data management. The Registration Associate collaborates closely with Protection, Programme, Operational Data Management and Information Management colleagues as well as with Government authorities and partners on the provision of quality population data for the delivery of registration activities.  ACCOUNTABILITY UNHCR's Registration Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are implemented in accordance with relevant UNHCR standards and policies. Persons of concern have fair and transparent access to registration procedures. RESPONSIBILITY   Assist in the implementation of registration strategies and methodologies for populations of concern. Assist in the supervision and daily running of registration team activities, where required. Conduct registration interviews when required in accordance with registration standards and guidance. Provide counselling to, and responds to queries from, asylum seekers and refugees regarding UNHCR's registration procedures and their rights and entitlements. Maintain accurate and up-to date records and data related to all registration cases. Identify persons with specific needs and ensure timely referral to protection follow-up as required. Collaborate with protection staff and/or partners in the delivery of assistance and programming, including provision of identity and entitlement documentation. Draft correspondence and reports relating to registration activities in the operation, when required Provide statistics and draft reports related to registration data, as requested. Perform other related duties as required.  AUTHORITY  In consultation with the supervisor, make decisions related to the day-to-day operations of the registration unit and devise registration procedures which are efficient and effective. Draft and submit reports and statistics related to registration.  ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE  Completion of Secondary School with post-secondary training/certificate in social sciences, statistics, mathematics, information technology, or related fields. Minimum 6 years of relevant professional job experience. Good computer skills, particularly in data management. Excellent knowledge of English and the local language.  DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES  Training in basic principles of international protection. Experience in working with UNHCR proGres software. Knowledge of another relevant UN language.  Managerial and Cross Functional Competencies Analytical Thinking Technological Awareness Planning and Organizing SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS  This vacancy is open for qualified Ethiopians and Non-Ethiopians with a valid work permit from Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs .   Female candidates are encouraged to apply.  UNHCR is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. IMPORTANT Applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send a motivation letter the P11 Form and or the most recent fact sheet through the online application system.  Candidates will be required to sit for a test. Due to the volume of applications only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview.  Former UNHCR General Service staff members, having held an Indefinite or FTA appointment for an uninterrupted period of at least one year may apply for internally advertised vacancies at their previous grade or equivalent or one grade above, if the seniority requirements are met, for a period of two years following separation.  REFUGEES – WHO CARES?   WE DO.

// ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT The Protection Associate reports to the Senior Protection Officer.   The Protection Associate is expected to coordinate good quality, timely, and effective protection responses to the needs of populations of concern, and identify opportunities to mainstream protection methodologies and integrate protection safeguards in operational responses across all sectors.  He/she contributes to designing a comprehensive protection strategy and liaises externally with authorities and partners on protection doctrine and policy as guided by the supervisor.  As part of this, the Protection Associate monitors protection standards, operational procedures and practices in protection delivery in line with international standards and provides functional protection support to information management and programme staff. The Protection Associate also ensures that persons of concern are involved with the Office in making decisions that affect them, whether in accessing their rights or in identifying appropriate solutions to their problems. To achieve this, the incumbent will need to build and maintain effective interfaces with communities of concern, local authorities and protection and assistance partners. ACCOUNTABILITY The protection of populations of concern is met through the application of International and National Law, relevant UN/UNHCR protection standards and IASC principles. Protection activities are guided by the UNHCR country protection strategy. The participation of persons of concern is facilitated through continuous assessment and evaluation using participatory, rights, and community-based approaches. Protection incidents are immediately identified and reported. RESPONSIBILITY Stay abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment. Consistently apply International and National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards and codes of conduct. Assist in providing comments on existing and draft legislation related to persons of concern. Provide advice on protection issues to persons of concern; liaise with competent authorities to ensure the issuance of personal and other relevant documentation. Assist in conducting eligibility and status determination for persons of concern. Contribute to measures to identify, prevent and reduce statelessness. Contribute to a country-level child protection plan as part of the protection strategy. Contribute to a country-level education plan as part of the protection strategy. Monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all protection/solutions activities. Manage individual protection cases including those on SGBV and child protection. Monitor, and intervene in cases of refoulement, expulsion and other protection incidents. Assist in identifying durable solutions for the largest possible number of persons of concern through voluntary repatriation, local integration and where appropriate, resettlement. Contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of protection related AGD based programming with implementing and operational partners. Contribute to effective information management through the provision of disaggregated data on populations of concern and their problems. Participate in initiatives to capacitate authorities, relevant institutions and NGOs to strengthen national protection related legislation and procedures. AUTHORITY Prioritize persons of concern for interview, counselling and propose protection support for individual cases. Enforce compliance of local implementing partners with global protection policies and standards of professional integrity in the delivery of protection services. Enforce compliance with, and integrity of, all protection standard operating procedures. Submit individual payments request for persons of concern for approval. ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Education: Completion of secondary school. Additional certificate/training in International Law, Political Science or related field is required. Job experience: Relevant to the function: 6 years. Fluency in English and local languages, preferably Somali DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES Good computer skills. Completed Protection Learning Programme. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS This vacancy is open for qualified Ethiopians and Non-Ethiopians with a valid work permit from the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs Female candidates are encouraged to apply. UNHCR is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. IMPORTANT Applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send a motivation letter, the most recent factsheet and the new updated P11 Form through the online application system.  Candidates will be required to sit for a test. Due to the volume of applications only short listed candidates will be invited for interview.  Former UNHCR General Service staff members, having held an Indefinite or FTA appointment for an uninterrupted period of at least one year may apply for internally advertised vacancies at their previous grade or equivalent or one grade above, if the seniority requirements are met, for a period of two years following separation.   Refugees – who cares?   We Do.

PROTECTION ASSOCIATE (COMMUNITY BASED) FTA   ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT  The Protection Associate normally reports to the Protection Unit.  He/she monitors protection standards, operational procedures and practices in protection delivery in line with international standards and provides functional protection support to information management and programme staff.  The Protection Associate is expected to coordinate quality, timely and effective protection responses to the needs of populations of concern and identify opportunities to mainstream protection methodologies and integrate protection safeguards in operational responses in all sectors.  He/she contributes to designing a comprehensive protection strategy and liaises externally with authorities and partners on protection doctrine and policy as guided by the supervisor. The Protection Associate also ensures that persons of concern are involved with the Office in making decisions that affect them, whether in accessing their rights or in identifying appropriate solutions to their problems. To achieve this, the incumbent will need to build and maintain effective interfaces with communities of concern, local authorities and protection and assistance partners. ACCOUNTABILITY  The protection of populations of concern is met through the application of International and National Law, relevant UN/UNHCR protection standards and IASC principles. Protection activities are guided by the UNHCR country protection strategy. The participation of persons of concern is facilitated through continuous assessment and evaluation using participatory, rights and community based approaches. Protection incidents are immediately identified and reported. RESPONSIBILITY  Stay abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment. Consistently apply International and National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards and codes of conduct. Assist in providing comments on existing and draft legislation related to persons of concern. Provide advice on protection issues to persons of concern; liaise with competent authorities to ensure the issuance of personal and other relevant documentation. Assist in conducting eligibility and status determination for persons of concern. - Contribute to measures to identify, prevent and reduce statelessness. Contribute to a country-level child protection plan as part of the protection strategy. Contribute to a country-level education plan as part of the protection strategy. Monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all protection/solutions activities. Manage individual protection cases including those on SGBV and child protection. Monitor, and intervene in cases of refoulement, expulsion and other protection incidents. Assist in identifying durable solutions for the largest possible number of persons of concern through voluntary repatriation, local integration and where appropriate, resettlement. Contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of protection related AGD based programming with implementing and operational partners. Contribute to effective information management through the provision of disaggregated data on populations of concern and their problems. Participate in initiatives to capacitate authorities, relevant institutions and NGOs to strengthen national protection related legislation and procedures. AUTHORITY   Prioritize persons of concern for interview, counselling and propose protection support for individual cases. Enforce compliance of local implementing partners with global protection policies and standards of professional integrity in the delivery of protection services. Enforce compliance with, and integrity of, all protection standard operating procedures. Submission of persons of concern payment requests for approval ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Education: Completion of secondary school. Additional certificate/training in International Law, Political Science or related field is required. Job experience: Relevant to the function: 6 years. Fluency in English and local languages, preferably Somali. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES Good computer skills. Completed Protection Learning Programme  SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS This vacancy is open for qualified Ethiopians and Non-Ethiopians with a valid work permit from Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs .   Female candidates are encouraged to apply.                                                                         UNHCR is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization. IMPORTANT Applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send a motivation letter and the most recent fact sheets through the online application system.  Candidates may be required to sit for a test. Due to the volume of applications only short listed candidates will be invited for interview.     Former UNHCR General Service staff members, having held an Indefinite or FTA appointment for an uninterrupted period of at least one year may apply for internally advertised vacancies at their previous grade or equivalent or one grade above, if the seniority requirements are met, for a period of two years following separation.   Refugees – who cares?   We Do.

SENIOR IT ASSISTANT FTA   DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES  Assist the office in setting standards for applications that meets the needs of the users and supports the overall Information Technology Monitor and maintain the LAN, Network Servers, Printers, LAN points, Hubs, Patch pane, etc. to prevent faults occurring Ensure that information problem recovery is done as quickly as possible by making regular system back-ups Assist with the installation of software packages, basic repair/maintenance of all computer hardware in the office and where required implementing partners Train UNHCR staff on email operation system Add or remove users from the Network Maintain the inventory of IT equipment Perform other duties as required  ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Completion of the Secondary School education with Certificate/training in Information Technology or a related field. Minimum 5 years of previous relevant job experience. Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language and/or local language (as applicable in the duty station). MANAGERIAL AND CROSS-FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES Strategic Planning Leadership Managing Performance Coaching and Developing Staff Managing Resources Political and Organization Awareness FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES Maintaining the Network System Administration Supporting Users Maintaining/Improving Standards Data Handling                                                     DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES Technical knowledge of information technology -    Certificate in LAN operation. Communication skills SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS This vacancy is open for qualified Ethiopians and Non-Ethiopians with a valid work permit from Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs . Female candidates are encouraged to apply .  UNHCR is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.  IMPORTANT Applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send a motivation letter, the most recent factsheet and the new updated P11 Form through the online application system. Candidates will be required to sit for a test. Due to the volume of applications only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview.  Former UNHCR General Service staff members, having held an Indefinite or FTA appointment for an uninterrupted period of at least one year may apply for internally advertised vacancies at their previous grade or equivalent or one grade above, if the seniority requirements are met, for a period of two years following separation.   Refugees – who cares?   We Do.