Job Summary
| Category: | Other | Entry Experience: | 0 years |
|---|---|---|---|
| Job Type: | Full time | Positions: | 1 |
| Min Qualification: | Certificate | Salary: | Undisclosed |
| Entry Level: | Junior level | Date Posted: | Feb 21, 2022 |
| Location: | Kenya | Apply Before: | Nov 30, 2022 |
| Views: | Days Remaining: | 511 days elapsed |
Brief About Employer
Danish Refugee Council
We are a diverse workforce, with employees from more than 30 countries. We are committed to ensuring that our management teams represent the diversity of our global organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of gender, gender identity, ability, age, ethnicity, nationality, religion, sexual orientation or any other factor.
Job Description
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is recruiting candidates for the UNHCR-DRC Resettlement Deployment Scheme (Resettlement Roster)
The objective of the UNHCR-DRC Resettlement Deployment Scheme is to mobilize qualified and committed resettlement experts and to deploy them according to requests received from UNHCR in a timely and effective manner thereby strengthening the capacity of UNHCR to meet the global needs for resettlement.
We are looking for qualified Resettlement Experts who are ready to work effectively in stressful and hardship environments.
The following general qualifications are taken into consideration as a requirement for membership of the Resettlement Roster:
- Previous individual casework experience (interviewing skills, counselling skills)
- Legal background through education and/or work experience
- Proven knowledge of the international legal framework governing refugees, asylum seekers, and statelessness
- Experience within any of the following technical areas:
- Resettlement case processing – interviewing and reviewing
- Best interest assessments and best interest determination of children
- Refugee status determination
- Complementary pathways
- Durable solutions
- Proficiency in Spanish, French, and/or Arabic is considered an advantage
In this position, you are expected to demonstrate DRC’ five core competencies:
- Striving for excellence: You focus on reaching results while ensuring an efficient process.
- Collaborating: You involve relevant parties and encourage feedback.
- Taking the lead: You take ownership and initiative while aiming for innovation.
- Communicating: You listen and speak effectively and honestly.
- Demonstrating integrity: Upholding and promoting the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation to DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment.
Application Process
To be considered for the Resettlement Roster, your application must include the following:
- UN P11 form
- Three references
In the course of the application, you will be asked to provide the names email addresses of three references, which must include at least one current or previous supervisor. It is advisable that you inform them of your application to the Resettlement Roster at an early date to avoid delay in processing your application.
- Cover letter (Maximum 1 page)
In your cover letter, please specify the skills that make you suitable for deployments under the Resettlement Roster
- Performance evaluations (if available)
For candidates who work/have worked at UNHCR or other organizations, please provide a copy of your latest evaluation report.
DRC as an employer
By working in DRC, you will be joining a global workforce of around 8000 employees in 40 countries. We pride ourselves on our:
- Professionalism, impact & expertise
- Humanitarian approach & the work we do
- Purpose, meaningfulness & own contribution
- Culture, values & strong leadership
- Fair compensation & continuous development
Providing equal opportunities
We are committed to creating an inclusive and positive work environment based on mutual respect for all employees. All applicants are considered for employment without attention to race, age, ability, ethnicity, nationality, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other factor. At DRC we celebrate diversity and appreciate our employees for the people they are and their unique skills, backgrounds, and perspectives. We encourage all interested candidates to apply.
Promoting high standards
DRC’s capacity to ensure the protection of and assistance to refugees, IDP’s and other persons of concern depends on the ability of our staff to uphold and promote the highest standards of ethical and professional conduct in relation DRC’s values and Code of Conduct, including safeguarding against sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment. DRC conducts thorough and comprehensive background checks as part of the recruitment process.
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