Calling applications for the Resettlement Associate Required (2025) – UNHCR Internship!
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is offering an internship opportunity for the position of Resettlement Associate in Sherkole, Asosa, Ethiopia. This role involves interviewing and assessing individuals identified for resettlement, ensuring adherence to established procedures, and conducting field missions to evaluate eligibility. The intern will collaborate with partners to support the resettlement process, monitor procedural compliance, and maintain accurate records of cases. This position provides a unique chance to gain hands-on experience in the humanitarian sector, contributing to the protection and assistance of refugees.
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Duties
– Interview, assess resettlement needs, and process persons identified for resettlement, following established procedures; undertake field missions as required.
– Where applicable, review and assess special resettlement cases and prepares individual submissions for presentation to resettlement countries; keep offices informed on the status of special resettlement cases; liaise with offices on case processing and provide advice as required.
– Comply with UNHCR’s standard operating procedures on resettlement, ensuring timely action on cases.
– Follow up on status of cases from submission to departure; ensure effective in-country communication on the status and follow-up on persons of concern (PoC) being considered for resettlement; ensure that records on individual cases are kept up-to-date.
– Provide PoC and partners with up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCR’s resettlement policies and procedures.
– Assist in monitoring the quality of submissions, providing the concerned staff with basic guidance and advice.
– Manage, maintain and update proGres or Consolidated Online Resettlement Tracking System (CORTS) database and provide technical support.
– Coordinate travel and departure arrangements for refugees accepted for resettlement.
– Organize logistical support for governments undertaking resettlement missions.
– Maintain accurate resettlement statistics as well as up-to-date records on individual cases; assist in the preparation of reports.
– Assist with preparing a strategy and budget for resettlement activities and monitoring expenditures.
– Provide administrative support for resettlement-related training activities.
– Systematically apply an Age, Gender and Diversity perspective in all aspects of the resettlement process; comply with UNHCR policy and guidelines on HIV/AIDS.
– Assist in mitigating resettlement fraud through oversight (including in-country travel), advice and guidance).
– Recommend cases that are eligible for resettlement consideration.
– Provide counselling to PoC.
– 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.
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Benefits:
- Gain practical experience in refugee resettlement processes.
- Collaborate with international humanitarian professionals.
- Contribute to UNHCR’s mission of protecting refugees.
Eligibilities
Eligibilities:
- Completion of at least two years of undergraduate studies in International Law, Political Science, International Relations, Social Work, or related fields.
- Recent graduates (within one year) or current students in relevant undergraduate or graduate programs.
- Minimum one year of relevant job or volunteer experience.
- Proficiency in English; knowledge of additional languages is an asset.
Application Process
Interested candidates should apply through the UNHCR careers portal by submitting a resume and cover letter detailing their qualifications and motivation for applying.
Application Deadline: January 20, 2025 (3 Days Remaining)
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