Senior Integration Assistant

H (no hardship)

FamilyFamily

GS5

General Service

Reason

Regular > Regular Assignment

June 11 2025

Senior Integration Assistant

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The Senior Integration Assistant is supervised by a more senior integration staff member who provides guidance and a general outline of assignments to be performed independently. S/he works closely with integration protection solutions development partnership and other staff in HQ multi-country or country offices depending on the office setup.

In close cooperation with the supervisor the main functions of the incumbent are to provide advice to the authorities civil society and other stakeholders and facilitate the development of required policy strategy and program interventions that support the integration of refugees in the country in line with relevant policies and guidance.

The Senior Integration Assistant facilitates the establishment of mechanisms to monitor the implementation of integration-related activities and the coordination and cooperation among key stakeholders at local regional and national levels to address gaps in policy and service provision.

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 UNStaff 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

• Assist in coordinating with government authorities NGOs refugee community groups local municipalities volunteer organizations and other relevant stakeholders to support the development and implementation of strategies services and targeted actions that facilitate the integration of refugees including resettled refugees. Facilitate communication among these actors by providing information and supporting the establishment and enhancement of integration services.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of UNHCRs integration strategy at the country regional or global level focusing on promoting government ownership and the inclusion of refugees into national systems.
• Support the identification of key gaps and issues in integration areas that require attention and intervention. Contribute to the development of services or referral mechanisms to help refugees.
• Support conducting overall context gap law and policy framework and needs analysis to inform integration strategies.
• Assist in stakeholders capacity-building activities including organizing training sessions and providing support.
• Support establishing and operating integration networks at local regional or national levels and facilitate cooperation among focal points for integration among key providers.
• Contribute to ensuring a consistent approach in integrating resettled refugees and persons recognized as refugees.
• Follow up on necessary administrative tasks and logistical arrangements ensuring adherence to protection standards.
• Assist in preparing reports on activities and in following up on the legal social economic cultural and protection aspects of refugee integration.
• Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making is 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

Years of Experience / Degree Level

For G5 - 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education

Not applicable.

Certificates and/or Licenses

Law International Relations Social Policy

Human Rights Community Development/Social Work

(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

Relevant working experience in the establishment of integration and other social services for refugees.

Desirable

Experience in refugee integration in the country of assignment or other countries.

Functional Skills

PR-Refugee Reintegration

PR-Local Integration

IT- Computer Literacy;

(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.

Competency Requirements

All jobs at UNHCR require six core competencies and may also require managerial competencies and/or cross-functional competencies. The six core competencies are listed below.

Core Competencies

Accountability

Communication

Organizational Awareness

Teamwork & Collaboration

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Client & Result Orientation

Managerial Competencies

Not specified.

Cross-Functional Competencies

Analytical Thinking

Technological Awareness

Planning & Organizing

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.

UNHCR MCO Italy is looking for a candidate with sound knowledge of the Italian operational context as well as of issues pertaining to international protection and RST and CP schemes. Institutional relations capacity and expertise on project management would be an asset. Previous UNHCR experience is an asset. Fluency in both Italian and English is essential.



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

Italian

English

Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:

To view occupational safety and health considerations for this duty station please visit this link:

of Position:

Since 2016 Italy has successfully experimented with a wide variety of innovative entry routes thanks to which around 10000 refugees and persons in need of international protection from around 25 countries have found protection. Italy plays a key role on this issue as emerged during the recent Global Forum on Refugees.

In the context of humanitarian pathways the experience of emergency evacuations from Libya is unique given that Italy was the only country to organize such life-saving operations. Moreover the experience of humanitarian corridors is an excellent example of collaboration between authorities international organizations and civil society organizations that accompany people on their path to inclusion in Italy.

Other innovative initiatives concern education pathways and in particular the university corridors for refugees which in six years have involved 45 universities offering over 250 scholarships to refugees in different African countries.

More recently since Law 50/2023 came into force UNHCR has been working with the Ministry of the Interior the Ministry of Labour the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation and a number of other actors to fully implement the opportunity for refugees and stateless persons first introduced in the Flows Decree by the law itself. Efforts focused on extra-quota mobility i.e. the possibility for a refugee to enter Italy following a training course.

These pathways are complementary to resettlement which is historically one of the durable solutions that the UNHCR offers together with the countries of destination to refugees with the dual benefit of constituting an instrument of protection for those who live in contexts where it is very difficult or impossible to achieve integration at the local level and a concrete form of international solidarity towards those countries of in the world that receive the largest number of refugees.

In this context the UNHCR Senior Integration Assistant based in Rome will directly report to the Senior Durable Solutions Associate based in Rome. The Senior Integration Assistant will perform the duties listed in the standard job description and s/he will play a key role in the development and management of the new labor pathways schemes both on coordination with UNHCR operations and partners abroad and in supporting companies and partners in Italy in the implementation of the whole process including the monitoring and evaluation part. Specific attention will be devoted to reinforcing the post-arrival support phase acting as a focal point for the partner identified by UNHCR in supporting beneficiaries by creating connections with existing services at the local level. In addition the incumbent will operate as a focal point for the community matching project developed in Italy in coordination with relevant partners. Specific attention will be devoted to ensuring the sustainability of the programme and a strong connection with the existing legal pathways project. Finally the incumbent will support to the RST and CP team in managing the other existing pathways (education labor family reunification) or by exploring new ones with a specific focus on legal aspects (Visa TD and residence permit) delivering info provision and any other activity (e.g. training) upon needs of the office.

Living and Working Conditions:

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

IT-Computer Literacy PR-Local integration PR-Refugee Reintegration

Education

Certifications

Community Development/Social Work - Other Human Rights - Other International Relations - Other Law - Other Social Policy - Other

Work Experience

Competencies

Accountability Analytical thinking Client & results orientation Commitment to continuous learning Communication Organizational awareness Planning & organizing Teamwork & collaboration Technological awareness

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Additional Information

This position doesnt require a functional clearance