OFFICE OF THE UNHCR BRANCH OFFICE SOMALIA
VACANCY NOTICE – No.SOM/MOG/12/04
Functional Title: Senior Field Assistant
Position Number: Temporary
Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia
Date of Entry on Duty: As soon as possible
Duration: Six months with possibility of extension
Category and Level: GL5
Closing Date: 05 June 2012
1. Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office, the incumbent will perform the following functions:
a) Undertakes regular needs assessment in accordance with UNHCR programming cycles; Monitors the situation in the area of his/her competence, collects data and other information relevant to UNHCR and analyzes and reports to the Head of Office accordingly;
b) Monitors and supervises the implementation of UNHCR programme including the delivery of all assistance items and monitoring of infrastructure, and makes the necessary recommendation for its improvement;
c) Keeps regular contact with local authorities and implementing partners as requested by the Head of Office and acts as interpreter when required;
d) Contributes to the preparation of status and progress reports by providing information, preparing tables, etc.;
e) Assists in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them during their field missions;
f) Monitors movements of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and, where applicable, returning refugees by acting as the local focal point for the Population Movement Tracking/Protection Monitoring Network;
g) Informs and acts on the reports received on IDPs from within the IDP community or from the local authorities;
h) Performs other duties as may be assigned.
2. Qualifications:
Academic: Completion of secondary school education and post-secondary training/certificate in Business Administration, Law, Political Science or related field.
Skills: Should possess good communication, computer and writing skills.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years job experience in related functions.
Language: Fluency in English and very good knowledge of the local language.
3. Supervision exercised and guidance given:
May supervise or give guidance to lower level staff.
This vacancy notice is open to Somali nationals only. Candidates should send their latest curriculum vitae and cover letter WITH CONTACT DETAILS by email (ONLY) to sommohrs@unhcr.org, quoting in the subject line the vacancy No. SOM/MOG/12/04 latest by 5 June 2012
ONLY THE SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR THE WRITTEN TEST OR INTERVIEW AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.
VACANCY NOTICE – No.SOM/MOG/12/04
Functional Title: Senior Field Assistant
Position Number: Temporary
Duty Station: Mogadishu, Somalia
Date of Entry on Duty: As soon as possible
Duration: Six months with possibility of extension
Category and Level: GL5
Closing Date: 05 June 2012
1. Duties and Responsibilities
Under the overall supervision of the Head of Office, the incumbent will perform the following functions:
a) Undertakes regular needs assessment in accordance with UNHCR programming cycles; Monitors the situation in the area of his/her competence, collects data and other information relevant to UNHCR and analyzes and reports to the Head of Office accordingly;
b) Monitors and supervises the implementation of UNHCR programme including the delivery of all assistance items and monitoring of infrastructure, and makes the necessary recommendation for its improvement;
c) Keeps regular contact with local authorities and implementing partners as requested by the Head of Office and acts as interpreter when required;
d) Contributes to the preparation of status and progress reports by providing information, preparing tables, etc.;
e) Assists in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them during their field missions;
f) Monitors movements of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and, where applicable, returning refugees by acting as the local focal point for the Population Movement Tracking/Protection Monitoring Network;
g) Informs and acts on the reports received on IDPs from within the IDP community or from the local authorities;
h) Performs other duties as may be assigned.
2. Qualifications:
Academic: Completion of secondary school education and post-secondary training/certificate in Business Administration, Law, Political Science or related field.
Skills: Should possess good communication, computer and writing skills.
Experience: Minimum of 5 years job experience in related functions.
Language: Fluency in English and very good knowledge of the local language.
3. Supervision exercised and guidance given:
May supervise or give guidance to lower level staff.
This vacancy notice is open to Somali nationals only. Candidates should send their latest curriculum vitae and cover letter WITH CONTACT DETAILS by email (ONLY) to sommohrs@unhcr.org, quoting in the subject line the vacancy No. SOM/MOG/12/04 latest by 5 June 2012
ONLY THE SHORTLISTED CANDIDATES WILL BE CONTACTED FOR THE WRITTEN TEST OR INTERVIEW AND MAY BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION.
APPLICATIONS RECEIVED AFTER THE CLOSING DATE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.