Durable Solutions Assistant - UNOPS LICA-4 (2 positions)

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

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

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 until 31/12/2025 with possibility of extension.

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)

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) has a mandate to provide international protection and search durable solutions for refugees and stateless individuals.

In Mexico, UNHCR works by providing technical advice on asylum matters and refugee status determination, along with their respective procedures. It also collaborates with relevant Mexican authorities to identify individuals with international protection needs, particularly focusing on the identification and protection of special groups such as unaccompanied or separated refugee children and adolescents, victims of human trafficking, and stateless persons.

In partnership with Mexican civil society organizations, UNHCR also supports the strengthening of mechanisms and initiatives that promote and facilitate the integration of refugees and stateless persons in Mexico.

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

Under the overall supervision of Durable Solutions Associate the Durable Solutions Assistant will perform the following tasks:
 
Contribute to the operation of the integration program by:
• Ensuring that vulnerable people of interest are identified and receive care and follow-up according to their specific needs.
• Supporting home visits to families who have been relocated, as well as subsequent efforts depending on the vulnerabilities detected.
• Supporting the reception of new families relocated to Monterrey, including job, school, and public service channels, among others.
• Supporting the delivery of humanitarian assistance, in accordance with the approved assistance plan and operational guide.
• Participating in meetings with government, private, or civil society counterparts to promote the inclusion and integration plan in Nuevo León.
• Writing correspondence and reports.
• Applying UNHCR corporate tools, participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of projects designed to cover basic needs, livelihoods, and integration.
• Participating and contributing input to the strategic planning exercise of the Durable Solutions Unit.
• Maintain up-to-date data collection on beneficiaries and impact indicators in coordination with the Admin/Program unit.
• Update and implement tools for monitoring activities.
• Perform other tasks as needed.

3. Monitoring and Progress Controls
(Clear description of measurable outputs, milestones, key performance indicators and/or reporting requirements which will enable performance monitoring)
     
The contractor will provide input on the challenges and opportunities that exist in the Monterrey integration program.

• Design of a follow-up plan for each relocated family.
• Participatory diagnoses with an age, gender and diversity focus carried out.
• Reports on the reception of new families.
• Identification and proposal of possible improvements in the integration program.
• Input to improve the strategy for access to housing, education, employment, health, services and public programs for relocated people.
• Review of the mid-term period and final evaluation where the progress of performance and the development of the agreed objectives will be evaluated.
• 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, or Bachelor or equivalent or higher in Psychology, Social Work, International Relations, Social Sciences, Politics, Law, Human Rights, or any other related field.
• Desirable: Certificates and/or Licenses: HCR Protection Learning Prg; HCR Resettlement Lrng Prg; HCR Protection Induction Prog.
• Oral and written skills in Spanish and English are desirable.

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 of experience relevant to the functions.
• Desirable: Diverse field experience. Experience in Interviewing.   
• Previous experience with population of interest, migration issues, and internal displacement is desirable.

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-Microsoft Office Productivity Software
DM-Database Management
(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:
Analytical Thinking
Technological Awareness
Planning and Organizing

 

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This position doesn't require a functional clearance

Home-Based

No