Deadline for Applications August 5, 2026 Grade GS6 Staff Member / Affiliate Type General Service Reason Temporary > Temporary Assignment/ Appointment Hardship Level D Family Type Non Family with Residential
Localisation
Residential location (if applicable) Yaounde, Cameroon Target Start Date 2026-08-01 Target End Date 2026-12-31 Standard Job Description Repatriation Associate Organizational Setting and Work RelationshipsThe Repatriation
Associate reports to the Senior Repatriation Associate, Associate
Repatriation Officer, Associate Protection Officer, Repatriation
Officer or Protection Officer in a Field Office, Sub Office or a
Country Office.The Repatriation Associate is relied upon to ensure
the advancement of repatriation activities. She/he should implement
the voluntary repatriation programme, in compliance with requisite
standard operating procedures. S/he should contribute to ensuring
that all repatriation movements respect the principle of
voluntariness and occur in safety and dignity, with the full
participation and support of persons and communities of concern.All
Responsabilités
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- Interview candidates for
Autres informations
voluntary repatriation and ensure that they make informed decisions
Formation / Diplômes
on returns, based on up to date information on the conditions in
the country of origin.- Prepare documents (including Voluntary
Repatriation Forms) and ensure that refugees are provided with the
appropriate documentation.- Facilitate UNHCR's access and
communication to/with individual and communities of concern,
including through translation and cultural mediation.- Participate
in mass information activities aimed at informing refugee
communities and other relevant stakeholders about the voluntary
repatriation programme.- Provide logistics and administrative
support to voluntary repatriation border-crossing/return
movements.- Assist in monitoring the implementation of the
voluntary return operation through consultations, regular field
visits and monitoring tools.- Gather and enter data related to
return movements and conditions in areas of return and accordingly
advise the repatriation/protection/programme units, as
appropriate.- Assess the specific needs of vulnerable categories of
returnees during return movements and advise on responses.-
Interview candidates for voluntary repatriation and establish
whether their decision is voluntary.- In line with the existing
SOPs, advise senior colleagues on which individuals to register for
further return processing.- Enter information on voluntary
repatriation into available databases, in line with SOPs.- Draft
and submit reports relating to voluntary repatriation. 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.Minimum QualificationsEducation &
Expérience
Professional Work ExperienceYears of Experience / Degree LevelFor
G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2
years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or
higherField(s) of EducationNot applicableCertificates and/or
LicensesInternational Law, International Relation, Political
science,or other relevant field.(Certificates and Licenses marked
with an asterisk
- are essential)Relevant Job
ExperienceEssentialDemonstrated knowledge in UNHCR refugee
protection standards, procedures for Refugee Repatriation and its
policies and principles on durable solutions for refugees and
others of concern to UNHCR.DesirableCompletion of UNHCR specific
learning/training activities (i.e.).UNHCR field experience
desirable.Good knowledge of UNHCR's protection mandate and
operations.Functional SkillsIT-Computer LiteracyPR-Refugee
Protection Principles and FrameworkPR-Protection - Durable
SolutionsPR-Resettlement/Repatriation/Voluntary
Repatriation(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk
essential)Language RequirementsFor 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.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. Desired Candidate Profile Le/La Repatriation Associate appuie la planification, la
coordination et la mise en œuvre des activités de
rapatriement volontaire. À ce titre, il/elle assure le suivi
des cas complexes, entretient la liaison avec les partenaires et
les autorités compétentes, veille à la
qualité et à l'intégrité des
données, réalise des analyses opérationnelles,
contribue au suivi post-retour et fournit un appui technique aux
équipes de terrain. Il/elle participe également aux
missions de suivi, aux évaluations sur le terrain et aux
différents mécanismes de coordination. Le candidat
idéal doit démontrer une bonne connaissance en
conduite d'entretiens et en accompagnement des personnes, ainsi
qu'une bonne maîtrise des systèmes d'information
biométriques (BIMS) et de l'outil Kobo. Il/elle doit
également posséder de bonnes compétences en
analyse des données, et une capacité
avérée à travailler efficacement avec une
Présentation du poste
diversité d'interlocuteurs dans un contexte
opérationnel exigeant. Functional Clearance This position doesn't require a functional clearance Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2
level) , , Desired languages , , Additional Qualifications Skills IT-Computer Literacy, PR-Durable Solutions/Comprehensive Solutions
Strategies implementation, PR-Refugee Protection Principles and
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