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TELECOMS OPERATOR   ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT  DIRECT SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT ARE RECEIVED FROM THE HEAD OF THE RELEVANT FUNCTIONAL UNIT. THE INCUMBENT WILL ALSO REFER TO TECHNICAL MANUALS AND UNHCR INSTRUCTIONS CONCERNING TELECOM OPERATIONS.   RESPONSIBILITY  Distributes incoming cables, messages, and other communication in accordance with established instructions; Ensures that all communications handed to him/her for transmission are properly prepared and authorized and promptly transmitted; Selects the most efficient and economic means for the transmission of messages, taking into consideration the nature and priority of communications to be transmitted; Maintains a station log where all occurrences related to the operation of the telecommunication equipment are entered; Ensures that no unauthorised communications are exchanged on the network; Ensures that all the equipment placed under his/her responsibility is maintained in good working condition; Assists new staff members in the proper operation of telecommunication equipment; May performs secretarial functions, such as handling paper work on routine, matters, arranges appointment/meetings both internally and externally, screening telephone calls, types a wide variety of materials from drafts, printed text, using a word processor. May assist in making Travel arrangements.  ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Completed Secondary Education with a training or Certificate in radio/telecommunications. 2 years previous job experience 2 years experience relevant to the function English language is essential for the work of the post. Another UN language and good knowledge of the local language an asset. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES Sound knowledge and practice of Secretarial functions Good Communication skills 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, 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.

FIELD ASSOCIATE ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT  The 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 provides necessary advice and guidance. The Field Associate may supervise 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.  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  Monitor the situation in the AoR, collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor accordingly. Monitor the implementation of UNHCR programme including the delivery of all assistance items and monitoring of infrastructure. Undertake regular visits to various sites in order to assess needs of persons of concern, with particular attention to vulnerable groups. 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. Assist in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them during field missions. Inform and act on the reports received on persons of concern within the refugee community or from the local authorities. In coordination with implementing partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR. Undertake other relevant duties as required.  AUTHORITY   Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern. Represent UNHCR in physical monitoring of projects.  ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Completion of the Secondary Education with post-secondary training/certificate in Business Administration, Law, Political Science or related field. Minimum 6 years of previous job experience relevant to the function. Computer skills. Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.  CROSS FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES   Analytical Thinking Planning and Organizing Stakeholder Management DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position. UNHCR field experience. 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.

FIELD ASSOCIATE   ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT  The 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 provides necessary advice and guidance. The Field Associate may supervise 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. 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  Monitor the situation in the AoR, collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor accordingly. Monitor the implementation of UNHCR programme including the delivery of all assistance items and monitoring of infrastructure. Undertake regular visits to various sites in order to assess needs of persons of concern, with particular attention to vulnerable groups. 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. Assist in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them during field missions. Inform and act on the reports received on persons of concern within the refugee community or from the local authorities. In coordination with implementing partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR. Undertake other relevant duties as required. AUTHORITY   Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern. Represent UNHCR in physical monitoring of projects.  ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE Completion of the Secondary Education with post-secondary training/certificate in Business Administration, Law, Political Science or related field. Minimum 6 years of previous job experience relevant to the function. Computer skills. Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.  CROSS FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES   Analytical Thinking Planning and Organizing Stakeholder Management DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position. UNHCR field experience.  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.

PROTECTION ASSOCIATE   ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT  The Protection Associate normally reports to the Protection Officer or the Senior Protection Officer.  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. 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 working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.  MANAGERIAL AND CROSS FUNCTIONAL COMPETENCIES  Judgement and Decision Making Analytical Thinking Political Awareness Stakeholder Management   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, 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.