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• All communication regarding resettlement needs of refugees should be
  made through the RST-focal person.
• All communication should be written for resource mobilization and
  accountability purposes.
• The protection manager should be copied in all communication to
  support especially with ensuring timely resource mobilization for RST
  activities.
• The RST focal person will ensure that all persons of concern
  travelling outside Nakivale for RST activities upon UNHCR’s request are
  escorted by staff.
• The RST focal person is also responsible for ensuring the welfare of
  persons of concern during RST activities.
• Prepare written documentation for resettlement submission; ensure
  that records / files of individual cases are updated in a systematic and
  timely manner.
• Assess and review individual resettlement cases and prepare
  individual / group submission for scrutiny by the supervisor (UNHCR)
• Assist in logistical arrangements of selection missions by
  resettlement locations.
• Coordinate travel and departure arrangements for refugees accepted
  for resettlement.
• The incumbent will follow-up on cases from time of submission to
  final decision and departure
• Comply with UNHCR’s standard operating procedures on resettlement,
  ensuring timely action on cases
• Occasionally, assist in carrying out preliminary interviews and
  initial assessments, to process refugees for resettlement following
  established procedures
• Assist in mitigating resettlement fraud by reporting suspected
  fraud.
• Provide support in maintaining accurate resettlement statistics as
  well as up-to-date records on individual cases; assist in the preparation
  of reports.
• Ensure proper management of both physical and electronic data;
• Ensure proper follow-up of the pending submissions and keep track of
  any changes in the circumstances of cases;
• Systematically apply an Age, Gender and Diversity perspective in all
  aspects of the resettlement process.
• Perform any other duties assign by the supervisor.

• The ideal candidate for the HIJRA Protection Officer – Case
  Management/Resettlement job opportunity must hold a Law degree/ human
  rights or a comparable discipline
• At least 3 years of work experience in the same field of development
  and humanitarian work and NGOs’
• Excellent presentation and communication skills and the ability to
  interact with a number of different partners and contacts, including
  governmental authorities, UNHCR, victims and their families etc.
• Must possess communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong judgments skills are also a necessity
• Someone who can make ethical and moral decisions
• Sociable and open minded
• A person who can keep confidential information
• Must have a solid knowledge of the local law and be able to grasp
  new concepts with ease and accuracy
• Very organized and need to have good time management skills to meet
  deadlines on time.

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