Field Assistant - UNOPS LICA-4 - Nogales

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

A (least hardship)FamilyUNOPS LICA42025-02-04January 29, 2025IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

****THIS POSITION WILL BE BASED IN NOGALES, SONORA****

• This position is advertised to internal and external applicants. Only Mexicans or candidates holding a permanent residency or valid work permit in México will be considered eligible (attach the corresponding document in the application).

• Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern, is subject to proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, independently of contract type and duration. The selected candidate(s) will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to recruitment.

• Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

• Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The recruitment process might/could include a written test and/or oral interview for this job opening. No late applications will be accepted.

• UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).

• This position is offered under UNOPS Local ICA contract for 6 months.

• Remuneration: A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For more information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the Office of HR Management of United Nations. UNHCR also offers comprehensive medical insurance and pension plans.


1. General Background
(Brief description of the national, sector-specific or other relevant context in which the individual contractor will operate)

UNHCR continues to observe an increasing number of asylum claims being submitted by citizens of countries of Northern Central America in Mexico, including a significant number of people with specific protection needs, such as LGBTI persons, unaccompanied and separated children, women at risk and survivors of violence, among others. Additionally, asylum claims by Venezuelans and extracontinental individuals have contributed to an unprecedented level of asylum claims in Mexico.

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.

2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment
(Concise and detailed description of activities, tasks and responsibilities to be undertaken, including expected travel, if applicable)

• 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 local actors and government, assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.
• 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.
• Perform other related duties as required.
• Monitor the occupancy and needs of reception spaces in Sonora and report weekly results through the activity information platform.
• Apply the Protection Standards Stoplight tool in reception spaces, share the results with allied actors in the State to focus interventions and strengthen the protection standards of shelters in a coordinated manner.
• Plan, monitor and make visible the distribution of food and non-food items delivered according to the needs of the context.
• Visit reception spaces and participate in the review of inter-institutional guidelines for serious protection incidents in shelters.
• In coordination with the protection Unit, train and sensitize the staff in charge of the shelters and allied actors on matters of VG, PEAS, child protection and registration.
• From an AGD perspective, identify physical and legal protection needs and refer to the necessary service to ensure that the person can use their rights and meet their needs and timely register in the progress system or other tool.
• Perform other related duties as required.

3. Monitoring and Progress Controls
(Clear description of measurable outputs, milestones, key performance indicators and/or reporting requirements which will enable performance monitoring)

• Prepare draft reports and documents on incidents, missions, meetings, process flows and other relevant issues.
• Provide regular updates on outputs including the number of missions conducted, the number of shelters visited, and the number of cases/persons assisted.
• Update statistics and qualitative information.
• Undertake all operational activities in a timely and professional manner.
• Map the local services available to people on the move, update and disseminate visibility material in strategic spaces.
• As an active UNHCR team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly, and high-quality support rendered to UNHCR and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions.
• 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 must discharge their responsibilities consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional, and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity, and respect for diversity.
• Age, Gender, and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated, and documented in all activities throughout the assignment.

4. Qualifications and Experience
(List the required education, work experience, expertise and competencies of the individual contractor. The listed education and experience should correspond with the level at which the contract is offered.)


a. Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education)

• Completed high school or its equivalent with certificate / training in Business Administration, Law, Political Science or other related area.

b. Work Experience
(List number of years and area of required work experience. Clearly distinguish between required experience and experience which could be an asset.)

• Minimum 1-year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher.
• Desirable: Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.

c. Key Competencies
(Technical knowledge, skills, managerial competencies, or other personal competencies relevant to the performance of the assignment. Clearly distinguish between required and desired competencies)

Functional Skills
*IT- Computer Literacy
MS-Drafting, Documentation, Data Presentation
CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Core Competencies
Accountability
Communication
Organizational Awareness
Teamwork & Collaboration
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Client & Result Orientation

Cross-Functional Competencies
Stakeholder Management
Planning and Organizing
Technological Awareness

 

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Other information

This position doesn't require a functional clearance

Home-Based

No