Deployment Program Coordinator Job at RefugePoint

• Supervises, mentors and technically supports Experts deployed to UNHCR, to ensure the high quality, efficient and professional implementation of the deployment program.
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with UNHCR HQ, Regional Bureaus and Country and Field Offices. Communicates regularly with UNHCR focal points to plan and execute deployments.
• Helps negotiate Terms of Reference (TORs) for assignments and monitors and evaluates team and individual progress at regular intervals to ensure that assignments are on track to meet targets specified in TORs.
• Assists with UNCP recruitment, including reviewing applications and conducting interviews, and works closely with HR to ensure a healthy pool of candidates is maintained.
• Keeps up to date with global, regional, and local trends and policies in Third Country Solutions, as these conversations apply to the UNCP.
• Adheres to RefugePoint’s code of conduct, Standard Operating Procedures, guiding principles, and upholds the highest professional ethical obligations.
• Meets deadlines consistently, resolve challenges in a collaborative manner, and maintains responsive lines of communication with all levels of management and staff.

• University degree in a related field and 4 years of refugee-related work experience.
• At least 2 years of experience in a deployment program or other similar secondment program, ideally with UNHCR.
• Significant familiarity with UNHCR and its policies and procedures for partners.
• Experience working with refugees in Africa preferred
• Excellent diplomatic and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent English language communication skills (reading, writing, speaking, listening).
• Experience training groups preferred.
• Experience in Child Protection/ Best Interests Procedures an advantage.

How to Apply

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Application Deadline: 17th September 2021.