UNHCR Snr Field Assistant

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees/UNHCR

INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT No:13/ HCR/KGUVN/04

(Note. According to the PPAL Rules & Regulations - Internal candidates are GS staff members currently serving at the duty station where the vacancy exists, who have been appointed through the AC).

Title of Post: Snr Field Assistant
Post Number: 10020324
Grade: GL5 (General Services)
Location: Nyamagabe
Duration of appointment:1 year (1)
Entry on Duty: As soon as possible
Closing Date: 18 June 2013

Duties and Responsibilities:

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Field Office, the incumbent will perform the following functions:
- Assist In monitoring the Implementation of UNHCR programme including the delivery of all assistance items and monitoring of infrastructure;
- Follows up, on a regular basis, of the overall situation in areas where refugees have been accommodated including the camps
- In co-ordination with the local authorities, monitor the implementation of UNHCR assistance in refugee camps and assists local implementing partners In matters pertaining to the well-being of refugees
- Assist In administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them during field missions.
- Act as interpreter in the exchange of routine information, contribute to related liaison activities and respond directly to routine queries.
- Collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor accordingly.
- Keep regular contacts with local authorities and Implementing partners as requested by supervisor.
- Assist supervisor in planning, formulating, and evaluating projects
-  Meet authorized personnel at designated field locations, travels with them and serves as a guide on UNHCR activities;
In coordination with implementing partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.
-  Follow up, on a regular basis, the overall situation of persons of concern in camps and other areas where they have been accommodated and report accordingly. 
-  Undertake other relevant duties as required.

Qualifications and Experience
> Completion of Secondary education with additional training courses in Business Admlnistrtion, Law, Political Science or related field;
> Five years of Job experience relevant to the function;
> Strong Computer skills;
> Strong communication skills and ability to deal with people
> Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.
> Fluency in Kinyarwanda and excellent knowledge of English and French.

Submission of Applications
Please send your CV, the UN Personal History Form (P.11) together with application in a sealed envelope (marked Confidential with the Vacancy Announcement Number clearly marked on the top left-hand corner) to:

o The Representative, UNHCR Representation Office In Rwanda, Plot 5744, Opp. MTN Centre, Nyarutarama Road, Kigali

N.B: Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Priority consideration will be given to staff members whose grades are equal to or one grade below that of the post advertised. Only candidates who have served one year In their present post will be eligible for consideration as Internal candidates in connection with this vacancy.
Only short listed candidates will be contacted.  Closing date of application: 18 June 2013