VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FIELD/PROTECTION

TITLE: Field Associate (Protection) PN10009704

CATEGORY: General Service
LEVEL: G-6
DUTY STATION: Peja/Pec & Pristina
STARTING DATE: May 2018 (6 month contract duration)
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 25 April 2018
WRITTEN TEST May be applicable as required

UNHCR JOB DESCRIPTION

(When finalised and approved by the Post Manager(s), e-mail to HQPC00)
Date of Classification (1): August 2012 (STANDARD)
PART 2A – IDENTIFICATION OF POSITION
Position No: 10009704

Position Title: Field Associate (Protection) Position Grade: G-6

Position Location : Peja/Pec & Pristina Functional Group(1) : 2.2.a

Supervisor Position No., Title & Grade: Asst. Field Officer, NOA CCOG Code (1) : 2.G.02.

Job Code (1) : 000232 Job Profile (1) : 00000232 Job Function (1) : FLD

(1) To be completed by PCU

PART 2B – POSITION REQUIREMENTS

2.1 ORGANIZATIONAL CONTEXT. Define the role of the position within the team, describing its leadership role, if any, it’s
external/internal work relationships or contacts, the contextual environment in which it operates and the scope of supervision received, and where
applicable, exercised by the incumbent.

The Field Associate (Protection) integrates the Protection Unit in a Field Office, Sub-Office or Country Office and reports,
as applicable, to the Head of the Protection Unit or the Head of the Field or Sub-Office. The incumbent has responsibility
for protection delivery at the field level, in accordance with the AOR´s protection strategy, while ensuring application of
protection standards, operational procedures and practices. He/she keeps daily contacts with communities of concern,
authorities, partners and other stakeholders to maintain a flow of protection information and analysis, including on
political, social and economic developments that have an impact on the protection and assistance of communities and
persons of concern to UNHCR.

The Field Associate is relied upon by the Field or Country Office to plan and undertake quality, timely and effective
responses to the needs of populations of concern and to facilitate the delivery of the Office´s protection strategy and
programmes. To achieve this, the incumbent will need to build and maintain effective interfaces with communities of
concern, local authorities and protection and assistance partners.

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2.2 FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT. Describe the accountabilities, responsibilities and authorities associated with the position.
Accountability (key results that will be achieved)

- 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 and assistance activities are guided by the UNHCR country protection strategy.
- Effective and timely support is provided to needs assessment; planning, prioritization, implementation,
monitoring, reporting and evaluation.
- Protection incidents and gaps in assistance are immediately identified and addressed.

Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)

- Stay alert of political, social, economic and cultural developments which may have an impact on the protection
operating environment.
- Support UNHCR’s consultative process with local government counterparts, partners and persons of concern for
effective needs and risk assessment and planning, including for the preparation of the AOR´s protection strategy.
- Support the implementation, reporting and evaluation of the AOR´s protection strategy and the delivery of its
operational components.
- Facilitate and monitor UNHCR’s responses in addressing Sexual and Gender Based Violence (SGBV) priorities
and other specific protection needs of women and men, children, youth and older persons, persons with
disabilities, minority groups such as sexual minorities and persons living with HIV/AIDS. Support the
implementation of Best Interest Determination Procedures.

- Maintain protection presence and promote confidence building through regular field missions and reports,
making direct contact with persons of concern, host communities, local authorities and partners.
- Contribute in developing and implementing an education plan for the AOR as part of the protection strategy.
- Provide advice and guidance on protection issues to internal and local external interlocutors; facilitate access to
legal assistance for persons of concern and the issuance of personal documents by local authorities.
- Monitor and control Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all protection activities.
- Facilitate the identification of resettlement needs through monitoring, analysis and contact with populations of
concern.
- Facilitate effective systematization and management of data to enhance monitoring, response and evaluation
mechanisms.
- Assist in developing and implementing UNHCR’s communication strategy to generate support from local
counterparts.

Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)

- Prioritize persons and groups of concern for interview and follow up.
- Negotiate with local counterparts, partners and populations of concern to resolve protection and assistance
problems.
- Enforce compliance with, and integrity of, standard operating procedures with implementing partners.
- Initiate individual payment requests for persons of concern.

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2.3 REQUIRED COMPETENCIES, which illustrate behaviours that are essential to achieving deliverables described above, and
that are critical to successful performance. All jobs require the staff to abide to the Values and Core competencies of UNHCR. Where applicable,
select a maximum of six Managerial and three Cross-Functional Competencies. (Note that the Performance Appraisal and Management System
(PAMS) allows for up to five Cross-Functional Competencies to be selected by the staff member and the supervisor.

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. Define the educational background, the relevant job experience and the language(s) that are essential to perform the work of the
position.

- Completion of post-secondary school. Certificate/ training in International Law, Political Science or related field
is required.
- Previous job experience: 6 years.
- Job experience relevant to the function: 6 years.
- Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.

(In offices where the working language is not English, excellent knowledge of UN working language of duty station and
working knowledge of English.).

2.5 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES. Describe any experience or knowledge that would be an
asset, such as: UNHCR Learning Programmes, other training, additional languages, Field/HQs experience, etc .

- Good computer skills.

- Completed Protection Learning Programme.

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