UNHCR Associate Resettlement Case Worker Jobs 2022 – Kenya NGO Jobs. UNHCR Kenya looking for “Associate Resettlement Case Worker”. Applicants with a degree in University Degree may apply on or before 4th April 2022.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a UN agency mandated to aid and protect refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people, and to assist in their voluntary repatriation, local integration or resettlement to a third country. It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with over 17,300 staff working in 135 countries.
UNHCR Associate Resettlement Case Worker Jobs 2022
The UNHCR has published a job vacancy announcement on 22nd March 2022 for qualified Kenyans to fill in the vacant post of Associate Resettlement Case Worker to be based in Dadaab, Garissa, Kenya.
| Recruiter | United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees |
| Position | Associate Resettlement Case Worker |
| Location | Dadaab, Garissa, Kenya |
| Country | Kenya |
| Total Vacant Post | N/A |
| Qualification | University Degree |
| Experience Required | Minimum Three years |
| Application Deadline | 4th April 2022 |
UNHCR Job Vacancy 2022
Duties and Responsibilities: Under the direct supervision of the Resettlement & CP Officer at the UNHCR Sub Office in Dadaab, the UNOPS IICA 1 will:
- Interview refugees, undertake necessary action / assessments to finalise the resettlement assessment, including, refugee status determinations and complete RRFs for cases deemed by the office to meet the resettlement criteria;
- Complete Resettlement Referral Forms (RRFs) to meet agreed targets in Dadaab. The consultant is expected to complete 6 RRFs per week or a NFF in lieu of an RRF when and if the case interviewed is recommended for closure;
- Liaise with other functional units with UNHCR and partner agencies to ensure necessary action is taken / assessments made to finalise documentation on resettlement submissions;
- Actively participate in expedited resettlement verification and quality assurance/review activities if requested by the supervisor;
- Fulfil other resettlement related duties as directed by the supervisor; and Support complementary pathways activities.
Position in Organization:
- Title: Associate Resettlement Case Worker
- Duty Station: Sub-Office Dadaab
- Duration: Initial period until 31 Dec 2022
- Contract Type: UNOPS International ICA -1 (equivalent to P2)
- Closing date: 04 April 2022
- Start date: immediately
Qualification:
- University degree in relevant area (e.g. international law / refugee law, political
science, social sciences – preferably in social work etc.) thorough understanding of the principles of refugee law and UNHCR’s mandate;
Experience:
- Minimum 3 years relevant work experience with 1 year of professional experience in
- ; Assisting refugees in a resettlement context, case advocacy, assisting with family
- reunification, identifying resettlement needs, preparing resettlement
- referrals/ submissions etc. – required.
- Professional experience in the area of refugee law or advocacy on behalf of refugees
- – required;
- Professional experience writing detailed submissions on complex issues related to
- refugee law or refugee matters – desirable;
How to Apply UNHCR Associate Resettlement Case Worker Jobs 2022
- Interested and qualified persons should send a cover letter and completed and signed
- UNHCR Personal History Form(attached) and copy of their degrees to the following
- email address: KENNAVAC@UNHCR.ORG
- Subject line should precisely indicate: Applicant’s name – Vacancy Announcement
- for the Position of Associate Resettlement Case Worker- Dadaab.
- Applications received via other means or after the deadline will not be accepted
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| Official Website | www.unhcr.org |
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