Field Associate
Field Associate
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Job Description
Hardship Level
Family Type
Family Type
Residential location (if applicable)
Grade
Staff Member / Affiliate Type
Reason
Regular > Regular AssignmentTarget Start Date
Deadline for Applications
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 to establish understanding of respective needs; to ensure provision of services and resolution of problems 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 subject matters which may be of importance to the Organization.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter UN Staff Regulations and Rules UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core functional cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCRs core values of professionalism integrity and respect for diversity.
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 in order 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 supervisor.
- Act as interpreter when required.
- Contribute to the preparation of status and progress reports by providing info 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
Field(s) of Education
Not applicable
Certificates and/or Licenses
Business Administration Law Political Science
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)
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 by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse harassment including sexual harassment sexism gender inequality discrimination and abuse of power.
As individuals and as managers all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.
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
The desired candidate should have the ability to convey information clearly and listen actively adapting communication to different audiences. Strong reporting skills with the ability to synthesize complex information into clear concise and well-structured reports tailored to diverse audiences is essential. The candidate should have a mind-set for problem-solving and developing effective solutions she/he should be able to set clear and realistic objectives and action plans as well as to ensure timely completion of tasks. Fluency in both Italian and English is essential.
Proven experience in staff supervision and in international settings will be considered an asset.
Additional Information:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in Italy.
English is the official working language of UNHCR in Italy. Only applications fully completed in English will be considered.
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.
Assessment of short-listed candidates might comprise of both an interview and a written test.
UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability gender identity marital or civil partnership status race color or ethnic and national origins religion or belief or sexual orientation. UNHCR has a ZERO TOLERANCE policy on sexual exploitation and abuse and sexual harassment. Successful candidates will be subject to mandatory UN Sexual Exploitation and Abuse and Sexual Harassment clearance check prior to receiving an offer.
UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application interview meeting processing training or any other fees).
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
In case of any queries please contact the Italy HR Team at
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):
Desired languages
Operational context
Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:
To view occupational safety and health considerations for this duty station please visit this link:
of Position: The UNHCR Multi-Country Office (MCO) based in Italy oversees operations in Italy San Marino the Vatican City Malta and Cypruscountries situated at the nexus of Europe North Africa and the Middle East and characterized by varied asylum landscapes distinct legal frameworks and differing capacities for refugee protection. This sub-region plays a pivotal role in migration and refugee movements into Europe particularly through the Central and Eastern Mediterranean routes. Irregular arrivals by sea and land secondary movements and complex protection needs place continued pressure on national asylum and reception systems. While numbers fluctuate the centrality of these countries to European migration dynamics remains consistent. Italy and Malta in particular remain among the primary entry points to the EU for persons seeking international protection. Their geographic proximity to North Africa renders Italy a key actors in search and rescue (SAR) efforts and for Italy in receiving persons rescued at sea. Cyprus facing a growing number of asylum claims relative to its population and capacity has become a significant point of concern due to overcrowded reception facilities and the need for strengthened asylum procedures. San Marino and the Vatican City though not primary asylum destinations are engaged partners in refugee protection through political advocacy moral leadership and resettlement or complementary pathways especially under community sponsorship and humanitarian corridors supported by faith-based organizations. In 2025 UNHCR will continue advocacy on search and rescue (SAR) operations in the Central Mediterranean focusing on access to territory via sea air and land. UNHCR will continue to advocate for the promotion of border control mechanisms that guarantee the principle of non-refoulement and the adoption of a protection-sensitive approach. Furthermore UNHCR has promoted for years the establishment of a consolidated and coordinated national reception system. To this end UNHCR has supported the Italian authorities in the establishment and consolidation of a dedicated monitoring methodology of reception and detention standards based on a participatory approach aimed at increasing MoIs capacity at central level and local level and ensuring accountability and harmonization of reception standards. In this context the Field Associate will be supporting the Office in formulating key advocacy lines related to access to territory including search and rescue operations as well as reception and detention conditions. Moreover she/he will contribute to drafting strategic planning and programming documents for the Field Protection Unit coordinating and systematizing information-gathering activities carried out by field teams ensuring regular reporting on testimonies collected along all migration routes as well as key developments and protection concerns in relation to reception and detention. The incumbent will also be responsible for analyzing and reporting data on sea and land arrivals as well as reception ad detention monitoring for further developing and consolidating monitoring tools to report protection concerns. To this end she/he will regularly interact with external actors relevant stakeholders and UNHCR offices as well as with technical counterparts from the Ministry of Interior the Italian Coast Guard FRONTEX and EUAA. Direct supervision and coordination of staff dedicated to specific data collection exercises is also expected along with coordination of all information management activities on access to territory as well as reception and detention with field teams and the IM Unit in order to contribute to the finalization of information products. The incumbent will also represent UNHCR upon the offices request with a number of institutional counterparts IGOs and NGOs and in relevant training sessions with a focus on access to the territory reception and detention. She/he will report to the Head of Field Protection Unit based in Rome. Rome is a HQ Duty Station. Italy has a strong UN presence (more than 10 Agencies Programmes and Funds totaling more than 6000 staff) and is offering high standard of living conditions and relatively high cost of living. There is no RC System hence no formal inter-agency coordination system other than the DO for Security related matters. FAO leads the UN team and collaborates closely with Rome based WFP and IFAD HQ. The Italian authorities will issue a visa and residence permit to UNHCR international staff members. Before arriving at a new duty station finding an accommodation will be a priority. There are some limited facilities to access Duty Free privileges. Buying a new vehicle is a lengthy process while buying second hand is even more complex. The public transport system is relatively reliable and most colleagues have elected to reside in the office neighborhood. A valid driving license issued by a European Union/European Economic Area (EU/EEA) member state is automatically accepted in all other member states. People with EU/EEA-issued drivers license who take up residence in Italy are not required to exchange it for an Italian license. Holders of a standard driving license issued from a non-EU/EEA country may drive in Italy using the foreign license for up to one year after obtaining residency. Medical care is up to international standards. UN International expatriates are covered by the medical insurance provided from their workplace. No additional medical coverage is required. A list of English-speaking doctors can be provided upon request by the FAO Medical Services. There are several international schools in Rome. The academic year for schools in Italy is from September to June. Generally schools have long waiting lists and it is advisable to register your child at school as soon as possible. You should also find out about the specific admission requirements at the school. Transfer certificates from previous schools and academic records are usually required. Contracts are made between the school and private individuals regarding payments of school fees. This means any deposits and commitments to pay fees are your responsibility and not the UNs. Additional Qualifications Skills Education Certifications Work Experience Competencies UNHCR Salary Calculator Additional Information Functional clearanceLiving and Working Conditions:
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
