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 Important notice: Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing or training). Read about how to avoid scams and fraudulent job offers. Please note that applications are only accepted via the UNHCR online recruitment platform. CVs and/or application requests sent via email will not be answered, reviewed nor considered. For external applicants: We would like to call your attention on the eligibility of International Professional (P) category: According to our Recruitment and Assignments Policy, P staff members will not normally serve in the country of their nationality, and the first regular appointment in the P category must be outside the staff member’s country of nationality. In practical terms this means that you are not eligible to apply for International Professional vacancies advertised in the country where you are national of. In case of technical difficulties when applying, external applicants (not current UNHCR workforce members) can write to recruitmentcase@unhcr.org. For former UNHCR Colleagues: Former UNHCR employees who are on mandatory break-in service or have separated from UNHCR after 1 October 2022 should create an account through this platform. Once you fill in your basic personal information (employee ID, birth date, name, email address), Workday will identify you as prior personnel and merge your employee account with your external applicant account. The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, takes the lead in protecting people forced to flee wars and persecution around the world, providing life-saving aid including shelter, food and water to ensure their basic safety, rights and dignity. With 18,879 women and men working in 137 countries, we work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of 89.3 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. Our dedicated and professional staff work around the clock in roles including legal protection, community services, public affairs, health and more. Despite the challenges they can face, our staff are proud to work for UNHCR and determined to make a positive impact. Why a career with UNHCR? Our dedicated staff work to protect and assist people fleeing conflict and persecution at a time when global forced displacement is at a record high. Our colleagues bring a wide range of specialized skills, including expertise in legal protection, administration, community services, public affairs, health and other disciplines. Disability inclusion If you are a person with a disability and you expect you may face challenges during the recruitment process, you can indicate it in your application form. There are options to select any health conditions you may have and outline any necessary adjustments related to disabilities during the recruitment phases. Providing this information is optional. It will be treated as strictly confidential and used only for the purpose of finding out how to better assist you during the recruitment process. Adjustments for candidates with disabilities will be provided as best as possible and as needed upon request. All candidates will be assessed based on meeting the requirements for each vacancy in relation to experience, skills, and education.