Deadline for Applications March 17, 2026 Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based) U (unclassified) Family Type (not applicable for home-based) No designation Staff Member / Affiliate Type UNOPS LICA6 Target Start Date 2026-04-01 Terms of Reference 1. General Background (Brief description of the national, sector-specific or other relevant context in which the individual contractor will operate) The Field Associate will be supervised by the Associate Protection Officer and will perform a variety of functions related to Field activities in the assigned location. The supervisor defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance. The Field Associate may supervise some General Service support staff. The incumbent keeps frequent internal contacts with staff members in the same duty station to exchange information, to establish understanding of respective needs; to ensure provision of services and resolution of problems 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 subject matters which may be of importance to the Organization. 2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment (Concise and detailed description of activities, tasks and responsibilities to be undertaken, including expected travel, if applicable) – Monitor the situation in the AoR, collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and regularly report to the supervisor accordingly. – Monitor the implementation of UNHCR programme including the delivery of all assistance items and monitoring of infrastructure as well as soft activities by the partners. – Provide guidance and support to the partners for smooth implementation of activities. – Undertake regular visits to various sites in order to assess needs of persons of concern, with particular attention to vulnerable groups. – Keep regular contacts with local authorities and implementing partners as requested by supervisor. – Act as interpreter when required. – Contribute to the preparation of status and progress reports by providing info and analysis, preparing tables, etc. – Assist in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them during field missions. – Inform and act on the reports received on persons of concern within the refugee community or from the local authorities. – In coordination with implementing partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR. – Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern. – Represent UNHCR in physical monitoring of projects. – Keep abreast of the political, social and economic developments in the AOR, analyse and report its impact on UNHCRs operations. – 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) The incumbent is expected to – Provide daily, weekly and monthly information and analytical reports through physical or remote monitoring – Share at least four field visit reports (based on ability to carry out such visits) based on his observations and follow ups – Facilitate and share coordination meetings minutes with all relevant stakeholders on need basis – Provide capacity building sessions and support to the partner staff – Actively participate in internal unit meetings – Make referrals for persons with specific needs 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) For G6 – 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher 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.) 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher Desirable Completion of UNHCRs mandatory learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position. UNHCR field experience. Functional Skills *IT-Computer Literacy EX-Field experience MS-Drafting, Documentation, Data Presentation CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners, PG-Programme Management (project formulation, programme cycles and reporting standards) Language Requirements For 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. 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) Core Competencies Accountability Communication Organizational Awareness Teamwork & Collaboration Commitment to Continuous Learning Client & Result Orientation Managerial Competencies Empowering and Building Trust Cross-Functional Competencies Analytical Thinking Planning and Organizing Stakeholder Management Standard Job Description Required Languages , , Desired Languages , , Additional Qualifications Skills Education Certifications Work Experience Other information This position doesn’t require a functional clearance Remote No If you are a former UNHCR international staff member who held a fixed-term or indefinite appointment, you can apply to regular positions in the international professional category as candidate with UNHCR-experience (within 2 years following separation for males and 5 years for females). 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