Field Assistant Job in Kenya

UNHCR Kenya

Job Title: Field Assistant

Vacancy Notice:IVN/EVN/KAK/18/011

INTERNAL / EXTERNAL

Position Number:10016578

Location: Kakuma

Position Grade: G4

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 Assistant is normally supervised by the Field Officer/Associate and performs a variety of functions related to Field activities within the office. The supervisor exercises close control and regular review of the work processes and provides regular advice and guidance.

The incumbent keeps frequent internal contacts with staff members in the same duty station to exchange information and with the external contacts generally with officials of national and international institutions, leaders of the refugee community, local population and/or Implementing Partners (IPs) on routine subject matters under the direction of the supervisor.

Accountability

(key results that will be achieved)

UNHCR office has sufficient administrative and local support for the field activities thus better able to meet the needs of persons of concern.

Responsibility

(process and functions undertaken to achieve results)

· 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.

· In coordination with implementing partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.

· Undertake other relevant duties as required.

Authority

(decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)

· Liaise with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern.

· Direct incidents and problems to the supervisor when they cannot be resolved at their level.

Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience

· Completion of the Secondary Education with post-secondary training / certificate in Business Administration, Law, Political Science or related field.

· Minimum 3 years of previous job experience relevant to the function.

· Computer skills.

· Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.

Desirable Qualifications & Competencies

· Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.

Competencies

Cross-Functional Competencies

· Stakeholder Management

Submission of Applications

This vacancy is open for qualified Kenyans ONLY.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Before applying to a vacancy, candidates should download the Personal History Form (PHF) and relevant Supplementary Sheet. Attach the PHF and/or sheet to your application for the position..

Please note that only the present signed PHF and Supplementary Sheet(s), if any, will be considered as valid application documents. No CVs, old P.11 form or other UN agency application forms will be accepted.

CLICK HERE to apply online.

Closing Date: 2018-10-11

Short listed candidates will be invited for a written and then oral interview.