Recruiter: National United Nations Volunteer
Location : Ankara
Duration: Until 31 December 2015
Closing Date: 03 June2015
Functions:
Under the direct supervision of Assistant Protection Officer and the overall direct supervision of the Senior Protection Officer the UNV volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
Consistently apply International and National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards and
codes of conduct.
To conduct protection interviews and Heightened Risk identification to identify POCs in need of assistance and
urgent protection interventions including at the reception stage at Implementing Partner’s premises.
Gate and Telephone counselling to POCs
Referral of special cases for protection follow up including through NGOs, Implementing Partners and Government structures
Observe and respect protection related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Provide functional and administrative support in all protection related AGD based programming with implementing and operational partners.
Participate in protection monitoring missions to satellite cities
Provide functional and administrative support in implementing participatory approaches, needs assessments, monitoring, reporting and case management.
Facilitate liaison with competent authorities for the issuance of personal and other relevant documents.
Assist in drafting reports, routine correspondence, updating relevant databases andcompiling statistics for the protection unit/section.
Filing in-coming /out-going correspondence.
To monitor the security and safety of persons of concern to UNHCR and to ensure admission, prevention of
refoulement, arbitrary arrest and detention.
Monitor cases under administrative detention to prevent risk of refoulement
Any other tasks assigned
Qualifications:
University degree in social sciences, women’s studies, development, law or other relevant fields
Demonstrated familiarity with and knowledge of the basics of refugee law and international human rights law
is desirable.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with vulnerable groups and gender issues: women, children, and marginalized groups is desirable.
Demonstrated experience in working with trauma victims would be an asset
Strong interpersonal skills
Good analytical skills, good drafting skills and good oral and written communication skills
Cultural and gender awareness Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity
Ability to work effectively under stress and in crisis situations.
Languages: Required:
Excellent written and spoken English
Knowledge of another official UN language(s) an asset, in particular Arabic and/or Farsi.
Computer skills: Good knowledge of MS Office programmes and Internet Applications
Citizenship: Turkish
Age: 22 and above in accordance with UN rules for National UNVs.
United Nations volunteers (UNV) are expected to promote volunteerism and engage
in volunteering activities. More information about the UNV programme can be found at: www.unv.org
If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, please apply in writing to turanhr@unhcr.org
E-mail address directly referring to
Vacancy Notice VN/44/15.
No later than 03 June 2015
Only short- listed candidates will be notified.
Please note that the United Nations office is a smoke free environment
Location : Ankara
Duration: Until 31 December 2015
Closing Date: 03 June2015
Functions:
Under the direct supervision of Assistant Protection Officer and the overall direct supervision of the Senior Protection Officer the UNV volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
Consistently apply International and National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards and
codes of conduct.
To conduct protection interviews and Heightened Risk identification to identify POCs in need of assistance and
urgent protection interventions including at the reception stage at Implementing Partner’s premises.
Gate and Telephone counselling to POCs
Referral of special cases for protection follow up including through NGOs, Implementing Partners and Government structures
Observe and respect protection related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Provide functional and administrative support in all protection related AGD based programming with implementing and operational partners.
Participate in protection monitoring missions to satellite cities
Provide functional and administrative support in implementing participatory approaches, needs assessments, monitoring, reporting and case management.
Facilitate liaison with competent authorities for the issuance of personal and other relevant documents.
Assist in drafting reports, routine correspondence, updating relevant databases andcompiling statistics for the protection unit/section.
Filing in-coming /out-going correspondence.
To monitor the security and safety of persons of concern to UNHCR and to ensure admission, prevention of
refoulement, arbitrary arrest and detention.
Monitor cases under administrative detention to prevent risk of refoulement
Any other tasks assigned
Qualifications:
University degree in social sciences, women’s studies, development, law or other relevant fields
Demonstrated familiarity with and knowledge of the basics of refugee law and international human rights law
is desirable.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience in working with vulnerable groups and gender issues: women, children, and marginalized groups is desirable.
Demonstrated experience in working with trauma victims would be an asset
Strong interpersonal skills
Good analytical skills, good drafting skills and good oral and written communication skills
Cultural and gender awareness Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for diversity
Ability to work effectively under stress and in crisis situations.
Languages: Required:
Excellent written and spoken English
Knowledge of another official UN language(s) an asset, in particular Arabic and/or Farsi.
Computer skills: Good knowledge of MS Office programmes and Internet Applications
Citizenship: Turkish
Age: 22 and above in accordance with UN rules for National UNVs.
United Nations volunteers (UNV) are expected to promote volunteerism and engage
in volunteering activities. More information about the UNV programme can be found at: www.unv.org
If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, please apply in writing to turanhr@unhcr.org
E-mail address directly referring to
Vacancy Notice VN/44/15.
No later than 03 June 2015
Only short- listed candidates will be notified.
Please note that the United Nations office is a smoke free environment