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• The Field Associate will monitor the
  situation in the AoR, collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR
  and report to the supervisor accordingly. 
• Monitor the implementation of UNHCR
  programme including the delivery of all assistance items and monitoring of
  infrastructure.
• Conduct 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.
• Serve as an interpreter when required.
• Actively contribute to the preparation
  of status and progress reports by providing info, preparing tables, etc.
• Assist in administrative tasks as
  required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel
  and assisting them during field missions.
• The jobholder will also inform and act
  on the reports received on persons of concern within the refugee community
  or from the local authorities.
• Work in liaison with implementing
  partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision of
  assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.
• Perform any other relevant duties as
  required.

• UNHCRs policies, standards and
  procedures are constantly and coherently applied in the area of
  responsibility (AoR).
• The needs of persons of concern in the
  AoR are assessed and analysed in a participating manner and using an Age,
  Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective to form a firm basis for planning.
  Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve
  results).
• Negotiate with local authority
  counterparts, partners and populations of concern.
• Represent UNHCR in physical monitoring
  of projects.

• The ideal candidate for the United
  Nations UNHCR Field Associate job opportunity should have completed
  Secondary Education with post-secondary training/certificate in Business
  Administration, Law, Political Science or related field.
• At least six years of previous job
  experience relevant to the function.
• Good computer skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English and
  working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
• Completion of UNHCR learning programmes
  or specific training relevant to functions of the position is desired
• Prior UNHCR field experience is an added
  advantage

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