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They invited applications from a suitably qualified Nigerian for the 2023/2024 United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Limited recruitment exercise.  INTERESTED AND SUITABLY QUALIFIED members of the public can apply for any of the positions available at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Limited.

Therefore, all Interested and qualified applicants must be Nigerian citizens by birth with no criminal record. Possess a first Degree, not below a Second Class Lower from an accredited university in a related field. … Age of 21 and not more than 35 years by 31st December 2023.

 

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Limited Recruitment 2023/2024

1. Job Title: Senior Admin Officer

Reference ID: JR2204738
Location: Abuja
Employment Type: Full Time
Hardship Level: C
Grade: PR4
Staff Member / Affiliate Type: Professional

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

• The Senior Administrative Officer is part of the Senior Management of an office. The incumbent is responsible for the implementation of general administrative and resource management tasks as delegated by the supervisor.
• S/he will work with an oversight from the supervisor, who will provide general guidance and work plans for identifying work priorities and appropriate approaches; work is controlled for meeting expected results.
• The Senior Administrative Officer will establish and maintain efficient administrative control mechanisms to ensure compliance with UN administrative, financial and human resources rules and procedures.
• Contacts on administrative/budgetary related issues are mainly with Sections/Units/Offices within the organization both at HQ and in the Field and with local suppliers/services to ensure provision of services and resolution of difficult problems.
• The incumbent will maintain frequent external contacts with counterparts in other organizations or at working level in national Governments on issues of importance to Organization’s programmes.
• S/he acts as adviser or representative of the Organization with authority to discuss problems and seek common ground on which to recommend solutions based on predetermined guidelines provided by higher authority.
• The incumbent may directly supervise professional and general service staff, either local or international.
• 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 UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties

• Ensure the provision of resources (human, material and services) necessary to support the day-to-day activities of the staff in the office.
• Manage the day-to-day personnel and administrative operations of the Office.
• Ensure that the working environment is healthy and respectful, and free from hazard or security risks.
• In coordination with Human Resources and Field Security, undertake periodic reviews to ensure that the Office premises are set up and staff accommodation are managed in line with the organizational policies and any related issues are brought to the attention of DHR.
• Undertake missions to field locations to review administrative arrangements and make appropriate recommendations as required.
• Formulate and implement staff safety and security measures, in consultation with the Head of Office and Field Security Officers (FSOs).
• Ensure MOSS/MORSS compliance in consultation with FSOs.
• Bring issues to the attention of senior management relating to compliance with UNHCR standards of work-life balance, security (including MOSS/MORSS), health, well-being and living conditions of staff, and resource allocation.
• Allocate office space.
• Liaise with Government and other external actors in providing vital supportive services (i.e. processing of visas; tax exemptions, etc.).
• Attend inter-agency meetings with other UN agencies with specific focus on general administration, staff safety and human resources issues (i.e. common services).
• In the absence of an HR Officer, prepare recruitment, appointments and administrative formalities concerning local staff – Serve in an advisory capacity in counselling staff members.
• Review and approve the settlement of employee entitlements including DSA, local salaries and the Medical Insurance Plan (MIP).
• In cooperation with Supply, prepare a procurement plan, initiate and coordinate local procurement for the smooth running of the Office.
• Manage contracts and relations with suppliers.
• Recommend local service providers (e.g. building security guards and cleaning companies).
• Award, issue and terminate (local) contracts and frame agreements in accordance with delegated authorities and UNHCR regulations, rules and procedures.
• Serve as a member of the Local Contracts Committee (LCC) in accordance with delegated authorities.
• Participate in the physical verification of UNHCR property plant and equipment.
• Enforce compliance with UNHCR’s financial and administrative rules, policies and instructions.
• Advise on matters pertaining to administrative and staffing requirements in the Division/Bureau/Office.
• In cooperation with HR, endorse staffing management strategies, and ensure local compliance with UNHCR’s workplace standards.
• Issue and extend contracts for locally recruited staff.
• Coordinate training and capacity-building activities to staff in administrative related areas.
• Provide guidance and support on UNHCR’s internal control framework, financial rules, policies and procedures. – Prepare the ABOD for the Office, and monitor the budgetary execution of it.
• Control and check the monthly accounts and various administrative activities.
• Ensure that appropriate internal controls are in place.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• For P4 / NOD – 9 years relevant experience with Undergraduate Degree; or 8 years relevant experience with Graduate Degree; or 7 years relevant experience with Doctorate Degree

Field(s) of Education:

• Accounting, Public or Business Administration, Economics, or other relevant field.

Certificates and / or Licenses:

• UNHCR Management Learning Programme.

Relevant Job Experience:
Essential:

• Minimum of 5 years of relevant work experience in an International Organization (United Nations or similar).
• Good understanding and/or experience of financial and HR modules of a major Enterprise Resource Planning system (such as PeopleSoft, SAP or Oracle).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Experience of managing people in a multinational/multicultural environments.

Desirable:

• Completion of relevant UNHCR Management learning programme.
• Experience in procurement in an International Organization.
• Accounting qualification from an internationally recognized Institute of Accounting.

Functional Skills:

• IT-Computer Literacy
• UN-UN/UNHCR Administrative Rules, Regulations and Procedures
• CO-Drafting and Documentation
• MG-Resource Management
• GB-Building Maintenance
• SC-Inventory / Stock management
• DV-Vehicle Management.

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.

Nature of Position:

• The implementation of general administrative and resource management tasks as delegated by the supervisor. S/he will work with an oversight from the supervisor, who will provide general guidance and work plans for identifying work priorities and appropriate approaches; work is controlled for meeting expected results.

Living and Working Conditions

• Abuja is a C duty station with good living conditions. The cost of accommodation is very high (yearly rent payment required) and safety is still a concern.
• Abuja has an active social life with recreational facilities that positively support the integration of new arrivals in the city.
• Medical facilities – Standard medical facilities (such as the UN clinic, NISA Premier Hospital, Nizamiye Hospital, etc.) are available in Abuja.
• Food and environmental sanitation – There are a variety of local, national, and international food items available, and the city has good environmental sanitation systems.
• Housing -There is good housing accommodations in Abuja though relatively expensive when compared to other cities in the country.
• Well-being and family life – Abuja is a relatively safe city to stay in with family and there are facilities that support social life and well-being. International schools are available with relatively expensive fees.
• Communication – English and Pidgin-English are widely spoken and understood alongside indigenous languages.

Security Considerations:

• The general security situation in Abuja is calm but unpredictable.
• Staff must be aware of very high incidence of crime and terrorism in the capital.
• Terrorism is the main threat in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Abuja SLA. General crime is also prevalent.

 

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  15th December 2023.

 

2. Job Title: Site & Settlement CCCM Associate at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Position: Site & Settlement CCCM Associate

Reference ID: JR2204261
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Employment Type: Full Time
Hardship Level: E (most hardship)
Grade: GS6
Residential location (If Applicable): Accra, Ghana
Staff Member / Affiliate Type: General Service
Target Start Date: 2023 / 01 / 01
Target End Date: 2023 / 06 / 30

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

• The main focus of the Site & Settlement CCCM Associate is to support a multi-sectoral response to assist and protect displaced populations in communal settings (collective centres, camps, sites, transit/reception centres, spontaneous and informal sites, etc.), where such are created or envisaged.
• However, as camps and communal settlements are temporary solutions established only as a last resort whilst all efforts are made to find more durable solutions, the Site & Settlement CCCM Associate does not advocate for the creation of camps, but supports the supervisor in  improving the management of any relevant communal setting.
• Additionally, displaced populations often settle outside of communal settings with host families or in rented premises in rural or urban areas and some aspects of the management and coordination of their access to protection and assistance might fall under the purview of a Site & Settlement CCCM Associate.
• Depending on the context and indirect or direct CCCM implementation nature of the role the Site & Settlement CCCM Associate assumes different roles.
• 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 UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties
Site / Camp Level direct implementation:

• Maintain effective coordination mechanisms and tools, including information management and site/camp monitoring with stakeholders, including government counterparts, ensuring timely and effective provision of services.
• Support Site Management colleagues and local authorities in conducting regular site level coordination meetings if working with a Site/Camp Management Implementing Partner ensure that partners conduct Site/Camp level coordination meetings in line with the Principles of Partnership, making sure that participation is inclusive, consultative and results-oriented.
• Continuously update site level Emergency Response Plans as needed.
• Contribute to regular and ad-hoc reports with concerned parties on a timely manner.
• Support the setup and continuation of site level participatory governance.
• Work with the supervisor and UNHCR information management focal points to help develop and update products such as site/camp profiles, site/camp directories, volunteer units mapping, infrastructure mapping, etc.
• Work with UNHCR Program Unit to follow up on PPAs and to provide inputs for reporting against indicators.
• Establish strong working relationships with all site level internal and external stakeholders at the corresponding level, including the displaced population and host communities, in order to facilitate effective collaboration and communication.
• Continuously monitor at site level the services to aid supervisor in ensuring that gaps are filled through site level coordination of response and service delivery.

Indirect sectoral coordination and liaison across camps/sites or displacement areas:

• Support the capacity building of relevant authorities and partner agencies in site management.
• Contribute to CCCM mechanisms established by Government, Camp/Site Management Implementing Partners or UNHCR Camp/Site Managers, while making particular emphasis on meaningful inclusion of the site community groups (women, youth, elderly and persons with specific needs) in decision-making processes; including through governance structures and sectorial focal points identification.
• Establish and/or maintain cohesion and uniformity in the setting up of communication channels, feedback mechanisms.
• In collaboration with partners, implement the delivery of initiatives and specific strategies to improve inter and intra-camp coordination, as well as reduce identified risks.
• Assess inter-camp level needs and identify problems/gaps and report to the supervisor to support timely practical actions to respond to particular problems.
• Support and contribute to reporting and effective information sharing amongst all partners; including but not limited to site managers, other sector leads and national authorities, disaggregating data by sex and age;
• In coordination with Government counter-parts, support the strengthening of an effective and transparent coordination system at site/camp-levels, including coordination of service provision and other defined site/camp activities.
• Support the National/Local Authorities with the ongoing process of clarifying roles and responsibilities among site/camp stakeholders.
• Support the CCCM sector’s input to meetings with sectoral and external partners, authorities and other relevant interlocutors.
• Provide inputs to advocacy material for resources and funds.
• Assist in adapting relevant policies, guidelines and technical standards to the context of the crisis;
• Ensure that stakeholders are aware of relevant policy guidelines and technical standards and that responses are in line with them and those of the relevant government, human rights and legal obligations.
• Work with national/local authorities, including liaising with relevant government counterparts and ideally, working with them to support or complement existing coordination mechanisms.
• Review impact and progress against implementation plans;
• Contribute to key messages to the broader multi-sectoral advocacy initiatives.

Technical CCCM Support:

• Work with key technical and programme staff, respecting their respective mandates and programme priorities.
• Work with other key partners, including relevant national and local authorities, academic and other governmental institutions.
• Support the integration of cross-cutting issues in the work of the CCCM sector including age, gender, environment, diversity.
• Support efforts to strengthen the capacity of the national authorities and civil society.
• Assist in organisation and delivering of training activities for stakeholders, including UNHCR staff, local partners and relevant authorities. If need be, ensure that the logistical requirements of the capacity development initiatives are in place in terms of organising venues, developing the lists of participants and that the other relevant logistical and administrative requirements are met.
• Build cooperative relationships with relevant sectors particularly Health, WASH, Protection and Shelter.
• Provide appropriate relevant Technical Standards including among others Sphere, and good practice to the CCCM response if needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

• For G6 – 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent or higher.

Certificates and / or Licenses:

• Law, Political Science, Economics, International Relations, Business Administration, Social Science.

Relevant Job Experience:
Essential:

• Strong negotiation and interpersonal skills supplemented by knowledge and understanding of the Humanitarian reform process and the role of the humanitarian community preferably in Camp Coordination and Camp Management. Knowledge of multi-sectoral coordination, IASC guidelines and protection principles. Applied knowledge in UNHCR mandate, its policies and priorities in relation to Refugees or IDPs and CCCM depending on context.
• Desirable
• Demonstrated knowledge in program management and reporting requirements.
• Knowledge of CCCM and protection technical guidelines and standards.

Functional Skills:

• CL-Camp Coordination and Camp Management
• CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners, Government & Community
• PG-Stakeholder management and coordination with Implementing Partners (Gov/NGO/Corporate)
• PR-CCCM Technical Guidelines and Standards
• TR-Training and Capacity Building of large groups and stakeholders.

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.

Desired Candidate Profile

• S/He will coach, mentor and guide CCCM field teams, and staff from partner organizations.
• Identification of capacity building gaps and make recommendations on how to support national and local authorities and other interlocutors.
• Experience with IDP humanitarian context and knowing the local context.

 

How to Apply
Interested and qualified candidates should:
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Application Deadline  6th December 2023.

 

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