Senior Repatriation Assistant, Bangui, Central African Republic

Senior Repatriation Assistant, Bangui, Central African Republic Organization: UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Country: Central African Republic City: Bangui Office: UNHCR Bangui, Central African Republic Deadline for Applications August 5, 2026 Grade GS5 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 Senior Repatriation Assistant Organizational Setting and Work RelationshipsThe Senior Repatriation Assistant reports to the Repatriation Associate, Senior Repatriation Associate, Associate Repatriation Officer, Associate Protection Officer, Repatriation Officer or Protection Officer in a Field Office, Sub Office or Country Office.The Senior Repatriation Assistant is relied upon to contribute to the advancement of repatriation activities. The incumbent 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.- Assist in proposing 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 assessing the specific needs of vulnerable categories of returnees during return movements and advise on responses.- Interview candidates for voluntary repatriation and advise senior colleagues on their decision to return 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. 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 G5 - 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year 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.Relevant Job ExperienceEssentialNot specifiedDesirableGood knowledge of UNHCR's protection mandate and

operations.Functional SkillsIT-Computer LiteracyUN-UN/UNHCR Mandate and Global Strategic PrioritiesPR-Protection-related guidelines, standards and indicators(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk

are 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 Senior Repatriation Assistant 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. error code: 1101 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-Protection-related guidelines, standards and indicators, UN-UN/UNHCR Mandate and Global Strategic Priorities Education Certifications International Law - Other, International Relations - Other, Political Science - Other Work Experience UNHCR Salary Calculator https:Click the button below to verify its current status. More Information and Application Details UNjobs Association of Geneva Not an official document of the United Nations Privacy Policy | Cookie Policy