Job Title:      

Organisation: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Position No.: 10023578

Vacancy Notice: 012/2017

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Post Grade: GL5

Reports to: Associate External Relations Officer

About UNHCR:

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. UNHCR’s mandate under the Statute of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is to lead and co-ordinate action for international protection to refugees; seek permanent solutions for the problems of refugees and safeguard refugee rights and well-being. UNHCR has an additional mandate concerning issues of statelessness, as it is given a designated role under Article 11 of the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness.

Job Summary: The Senior External Relations Assistant will support in the management of external relations activities of the Office. The incumbent plays a key role in organising the visits of foreign delegations, donors, press and media, providing regular briefings and drafting reports/materials for external partners. He/she will also receive advice and operational support from the External Relations/Public Information Units at UNHCR Headquarters in Geneva.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• The jobholder will draft briefing notes, press releases, bulletins, reports, newsletters and prepare any other public information material, as required
• Aid and accompany visits of foreign delegations, partner NGOs, donors and the media to refugee camps
• Draft and translate routine correspondence and texts.
• Provide support in developing and implementing UNHCR social media strategy conceptualize and pitch stories for UNHCR global website.
• Ensure that public information materials including fact sheets, information brochures, briefing materials from the Branch Office, etc. are available.
• The jobholder will organize visibility events (e.g. World Refugee Day) and liaise with partners, refugees and local communities on implementation.
• The incumbent maybe required to assist in compilation of weekly, monthly, annual/quarterly thematic reports, situations reports etc.
• Review media daily and ensure the office is kept informed of local developments.
• Perform other related duties, as required.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Missions from donors, the press and media are supported with field visits and accurate briefing materials
• External partners are informed regularly on all aspects and the status of UNHCR operations.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations UNHCR Senior External Relations Assistant job placement should have completed secondary education with post-secondary certificate/training in International Relations, Journalism, Political Science, Communication, Media or related field.
• At least five years of previous relevant job experience.
• Good communication and computer skills.
• Excellent drafting skills as well as translation and interpreting skills.
• Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.
• Knowledge of UNHCR IT systems and standards is desired

How to Apply:

All interested Ugandan nationals who wish to join the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions after reviewing the job details.

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Deadline: 17^th March 2017

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Job Title:     

Organisation: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Position No.: TMP013

Vacancy Notice: 007/2017

Reports to: Field Officer

Duty Station: Uganda

Post Grade: GL6

About UNHCR:

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. UNHCR’s mandate under the Statute of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is to lead and co-ordinate action for international protection to refugees; seek permanent solutions for the problems of refugees and safeguard refugee rights and well-being. UNHCR has an additional mandate concerning issues of statelessness, as it is given a designated role under Article 11 of the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness.

Job Summary: The Field Associate will keep frequent internal contacts with staff members in the same duty station to exchange information, to establish understanding of respective needs; to ensure provision of services and resolution of problems and with the external contacts generally with officials of national and international institutions, leaders of the refugee community, local population and/or Implementing Partners (IPs) on subject matters which may be of importance to the Organization.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   

• Regularly monitor the situation in the AoR, collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor accordingly.
• Routinely monitor the implementation of UNHCR programme including the delivery of all assistance items and monitoring of infrastructure.
• Carry out 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.
• Significantly contribute to the preparation of status and progress reports by providing info, preparing tables, etc.
• Provide support in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them during field missions.
• 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.
• Undertake other relevant duties as required.

Key Performance Indicators:

• UNHCR 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 Participatory manner and using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective to form a firm basis for planning.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• 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 communication skills (written and oral).
• Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position is desirable
• Prior UNHCR field experience is an advantage
• Ability to work as part of a team but also independently, in a multi-cultural environment.
• Knowledge of the UN system.
• Ability to work in remote areas.
• Fluency in English and knowledge of the local language (Acholi)

How to Apply:

All interested Ugandan nationals who wish to join the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions after reviewing the job details.

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Deadline: 15th February 2017

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Job Title:     

Organisation: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Position No.: TMP017

Vacancy Notice: 007/2017

Reports to: Field Officer/Associate

Duty Station: Uganda

Post Grade: GL4

About UNHCR:

The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. UNHCR’s mandate under the Statute of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is to lead and co-ordinate action for international protection to refugees; seek permanent solutions for the problems of refugees and safeguard refugee rights and well-being. UNHCR has an additional mandate concerning issues of statelessness, as it is given a designated role under Article 11 of the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness.

Job Summary: The Field Assistant performs a variety of functions related to Field activities within the office. The supervisor exercises close control and regular review of the work processes and provides regular advice and guidance. The incumbent keeps frequent internal contacts with staff members in the same duty station to exchange information and with the external contacts generally with officials of national and international institutions, leaders of the refugee community, local population and/or Implementing Partners (IPs) on routine subject matters under the direction of the supervisor.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:  

• Assist in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them during field missions.
• Act as interpreter in the exchange of routine information, contribute to related liaison activities and respond directly to routine queries.
• The incumbent will collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor accordingly.
• Keep regular contacts with local authorities and implementing partners as requested by supervisor.
• Work in close coordination with implementing partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.
• Undertake other relevant duties as required.

Key Performance Indicators: UNHCR office has sufficient administrative and local support for the field activities thus better able to meet the needs of persons of concern.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

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

How to Apply:

All interested Ugandan nationals who wish to join the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions after reviewing the job details.

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Deadline: 15^th February 2017

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Job Title:   

Organization: Center for Health, Human Rights & Development (CEHURD)

Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda

Reports to: Programme Manager

About US:

Center for Health, Human Rights & Development (CEHURD) is an indigenous, non-profit, research and advocacy organization, whose vision is “To realize social justice in public health systems.” CEHURD works with public, private and civil society organisations to ensure that public health laws are used as principle tools for the promotion and protection of public health of the vulnerable populations in Uganda.

Job Summary: The Programme Officer – Research, Documentation and Advocacy (RDA) will be responsible for performing the tasks listed below towards supporting the programme. This is a highly engaging position requiring multitasking capabilities and capacities to research, write and engage with evidence.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:   

• Supporting the RDA program’s advocacy efforts by assisting with drafting petitions, policy briefs, briefing papers, internal memorandums, and other advocacy documents.
• Using editing skills to assist with fact-checking of reports, petitions, draft publications, and other documents as needed.
• Carrying out legal and policy research and analysis on international law, human rights law, and foreign and comparative law.
• Develop and share program meeting minutes.
• Develop legal analyses of laws and bills in Uganda from a human rights perspective.
• Constantly work in consultation and support of the Program Manager to implement health rights advocacy and documentation projects in line with the overall CEHURD Strategic Plan.
• Actively promote appropriate linkages between CEHURD’s other programs and the health rights advocacy and documentation work.
• Promote a rights based approach in programming work on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights.
• Develop health rights advocacy and documentation work plans and budgets.
• Mapping and keeping data for the partners identified in health rights advocacy.
• Conduct parliamentary advocacy in health including keeping abreast with relevant parliamentary committees for example committee on health and human rights.
• Engaging with health rights related institutions in Uganda including the human rights commission.
• Carry out and engage in all activities involving the Ministry of Health in Uganda particularly the reproductive health thematic areas and the Maternal and Child Health processes.
• Organize and attend all meetings and training by CEHURD and or other relevant partners in advocacy for health.
• Engage in and carry out research in health related fields of particular interest to CEHURD in given periods of time.
• Provide support to proposal development processes in line with the strategic plan of CEHURD
• Coordinate work that is being implemented between the different programs of CEHURD.
• In addition to individual respective tasks, the Programme Officer will be expected:
• Adhere to CEHURD values and to actively promote their application amongst colleagues.
• Undertake tasks in a creative, self-driven and innovative fashion.
• Identify and implement additional tasks/ideas of benefit to the organization.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:  

• The ideal candidate for the Programme Officer vacancy must hold a Bachelors’ Degree in Law, Human Rights, Social Science, Political Science, Economics, Public Health or any related qualifications.
• Possession of a Post Graduate qualification in any of the fields above will be an added advantage
• Prior experience in Human Rights and the Right to Health Advocacy is highly desirable.
• At least five years’ experience working on advocacy issues and/or research
• Good analytical skills
• Good leadership skills
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Team skills
• Resource mobilization skills
• Innovative spirit and willingness to use creative thinking.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified and interested candidates are encouraged to send an updated Curriculum Vitae, Copies of your academic documents and a cover letter in a sealed envelope, addressed to:

The Executive Director

Center for Health, Human Rights and Development

Plot 833, Old Kiira Road, Ntinda-Kiwatule

P.O. Box 16617, Wandegeya

Kampala – Uganda

Email to: info@cehurd.org

Deadline: 31^st December, 2016 by 5:00pm

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