Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The position is under direct supervision and guidance of the Representative/Head of Sub-Office on issues concerning programme, protection, external relations etc. Advice and operational support may also be received from other senior staff and support units at the Branch Office and from the Bureau at Headquarters.

The incumbent represents UNHCR at the field level. S/he will persuade and obtain assistance of others on matters of non-routine significance. Contacts predominantly with persons on subject matters of importance to Organization¿s programmes (e.g. counterparts in other organizations or at working level in national Governments). The Field Office managed by the incumbent has no other professional position and less than 6 General Service positions.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with...