United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Job Recruitment 2021 Guide

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This page provides you with the latest information on how to apply for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees job offers in Nigeria for graduates and undergraduates. Interested applicants should follow the lead outline below for a successful application. 

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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Nigeria wishes to engage the services of a suitably and qualified candidate to fill the position below on a Fixed-Term basis:

Job Title: Shelter Officer

Job ID: 18448
Location: Maiduguri, Borno
Salary Grade: P3
Hardship Level: E

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

1. The Shelter Officer conducts comprehensive sectoral needs assessments in liaison with other relevant sectors such as Protection, Programme, Community Services, Public Health, WASH, Administration, and Supply.
2. To ensure the most effective response, both quantitative and qualitative data should be gathered on the profile/needs and living conditions of both the displaced population and the host community.
3. Close and regular contact is also maintained with a technical and non-technical staff of UN Agencies, Implementing Partners, and Shelter sector members, national and international NGOs, and Government Authorities.
4. The incumbent also discusses matters relating to shelter and infrastructure coordination and provision. 
5. Specialized functions to be dealt with by the incumbent in this post include shelter planning/design and construction monitoring including remote monitoring, therefore the person should have a strong academic qualification in civil engineering, architecture, or a related discipline.
6. The Shelter Officer also ensures that the development of shelter strategies takes into account the local context, age, and gender, culture, climate, environmental protection, available resources, and skills.
7. In addition, the incumbent ensures that shelter responses within the Area of Responsibility (AoR) evolve according to the changing nature of the situation, progressively working towards more durable solutions and drawing from local building practices and materials. 
8. Within an urban context, it is essential that shelter responses take into consideration urban planning strategies, including an analysis of residential areas, housing affordability, and availability.
9. In addition, regardless of the context, shelter assistance should at all times minimize the risk of eviction, exploitation and abuse, overcrowded living conditions, limited access to services, and unhygienic conditions. The Shelter Officer normally reports to the Senior Shelter Officer.
10. All UNHCR are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description.
11. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks.
12. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional, and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity, and respect for diversity.

Duties

1. Ensure that UNHCR Field Operations are supported in carrying out shelter and settlement needs assessments taking into account the current situation, projected population planning figures, and the expected scale of returns and displacement.
2. Contribute to the development of country-level shelter strategies which are framed by UNHCR¿s Global Strategy for Settlement and Shelter and take into consideration the local context, age and gender, culture, climate, environmental protection, and availability of local resources, including materials, capacities, and existing infrastructure.
3. Provide clear guidance on standards and best practices for shelter and settlement, including minimum emergency standards to meet basic and essential needs.
4. Organize and provide training in construction techniques and practices leading to more durable solutions and drawing from local building practices and materials.
5. Together with UNHCR’s implementing partners and Shelter Cluster members, compile, analyze and map available information on shelter options in the country taking into account relevant policies adopted by the Government.
6. When planning shelter works, ensure that the technical component reflects UNHCR minimum standards for the provision of emergency and other types of shelter assistance and is within the budgetary requirements.
7. Due consideration should be given to standards in other relevant sectors such as water and sanitation.
8. Ensure the shelter strategy is periodically reviewed to reflect the evolving situation in the country and progressively transition to more sustainable shelter solutions.
9. This process should be done in close collaboration with the beneficiaries and the host Government while bearing in mind the shelter needs of people upon their eventual return to their country of origin.
10. Ensure that specifications, bills of quantities, and drawings are produced in a technically sound and standardized manner and monitor program performance to ensure works are implemented according to plans and completed within the designated timeframe.
11. Promote the sustainability of technical interventions through local capacity building and self-help in collaboration with local partners in the field.
12. Ensure that local communities have been consulted on all activities so as not to create unnecessary tension between the displaced and host populations.
13. In consultation with UNHCR¿s implementing partners and local communities themselves, identify the need for community-based Quick Impact Projects (QIPs) that can benefit the local and displaced communities.
14. Intervene with implementing partners on Shelter issues.
15. Decide priorities in the designing of the implementation plan.
16. Advice on implementing partners’ selection.
17. Ensure technical information is available on the SIP (settlement information portal), ensure shelter dashboards are populated with relevant data, prepare mission reports and debrief.
18. Maintain regular contact with the SSS/DPSM Section in Geneva and support regular technical updates.
19. Enforce compliance with, and integrity of, all shelter standard operating procedures.
20. Enforce technical strategies, protocols, and guidelines.
21. Perform other related duties as required.

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oner for Refugees Job Recruitment Shortlisted Applicant Update

If you’ve been shortlisted, then you’ve got your foot in the door. And it’s time for you to shine at the final stage – the interview.

However, when shortlisted:

• Endeavour to get information about the company.

• Also, ensure you have a clear vision. Try to figure out why you want the specific position. And how you would be a good fit.

• Also, go through your application.

• Additionally, be interactive. It’s an interview, not an interrogation. There is much more to you than your resume.

• The practice goes a long way. Thus, take mock interviews with your friends or practice speaking before a mirror.

• It’s rare, but sometimes you do get an offer letter directly based on your application.

• You start planning the celebration but remember some points before you go into that party mode: Get it in writing.

• Also, go over the written offer in detail. And make sure all important details are mentioned and ask questions if you don’t understand anything.

• Such as work profile, start date, duration, and stipend, etc.

• Send a thank-you letter to the employer, once you accept the offer.

• Also, follow up with an e-mail confirming your start date and expressing your enthusiasm for your new role.

From the above, you must note that we are not partnering with these companies.

We are only making this information available, to help you get that your dream job. As such, as you apply, ensure to do more research about the company. GOOD LUCK.

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Mistakes to Avoid While Applying for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Job Recruitment

A lot of people fail in many applications not because they are not qualified, but because of numerous mistakes.

So take note of the following:

1. Apply on time, do not wait for the deadline.
2. Do the application processes alone, don’t send anybody to avoid mistakes in your data
3. Keep yourself updated concerning the application
4. Make sure you supply all the necessary requirements
5. Take time to crosscheck your details before submission.
6. Candidates are to apply for one job position, Candidates who attempt to apply multiple times will have their application disqualified
7. The online application is free.

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