Field Associate - GS6 - Temporary Appointment - Guapi, Colombia Grade : GS6 Staff Member / Affiliate Type : General Service Reason : Temporary > Temporary Assignment/ Appointment Hardship Level : A (least hardship) Family Type : Family Target Start Date : 2025-01-01 Target End Date : 2025-12-31 Deadline for Applications : November 11, 2024 Standard Job Description : Field Associate Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Field Associate is normally supervised by the (Senior) 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, establish understanding of respective needs, ensure provision of services, and resolve problems with 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. Duties - 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 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 the supervisor. - Act as interpreter when required. - Contribute to the preparation of status and progress reports by providing information, 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. - Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners, and populations of concern. - Represent UNHCR in physical monitoring of projects. - Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision-making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues, and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s). - Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level: For G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher. Relevant Job Experience Essential: Not specified Desirable: Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position; UNHCR field experience. Functional Skills *IT-Computer Literacy CO-Drafting and Documentation CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners, Government & Community PG-Programme Management (programme cycles and reporting standards)(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe and empowered to perform their duties. This includes demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination, and abuse of power. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting, and selection of candidates. Desired Candidate Profile IMPORTANT: The duty Station of this position is in Guapi, Colombia. Functional Clearance : This position doesn't require a functional clearance. Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level) Spanish, English Desired languages Additional Qualifications Skills: CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners, Government & Community; CO-Drafting and Documentation; IT-Computer Literacy; PG-Programme Management (programme cycles and reporting standards) Education: Certifications: Business Administration - Other, Law - Other, Political Science - Other #J-18808-Ljbffr