POSITION SUMMARY:
The Resettlement Intake Associate will be expected to contribute towards meeting the departmental goals, promoting resettlement as a durable solution for the most at-risk refugee populations by performing the following tasks.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Prepare individual comprehensive physical case files for clients, complete intake forms, and ensure proper filing of individual case files for resettlement consideration.
Prepare monthly updates of cases referred for resettlement consideration to external partners
Conduct individual counseling for clients under resettlement consideration
Maintain case entries in the Case Management System (CMS) for cases under resettlement consideration.
Fill in various resettlement submission forms.
Support in the development of Information, Education, and Communication (IEC) materials related to resettlement
Present cases for deliberation at the Resettlement Multi-functional Case Review Panel and record the discussions and determinations
Conduct child-friendly interviews in line with Best Interest Procedures (BIP)
Prepare Best Interest Assessment (BIA) reports
Prepare Best Interest Determination (BID) reports and present them to BID panels
Prepare project reports.
Perform other duties as and when required.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS:
University Degree in Law, International Studies, and/or related studies.
Minimum of 1-2 years of professional experience in working in a refugee-related context or in an NGO-related context. Refugee Resettlement experience is preferred.
Knowledge of international legal framework governing refugees, human rights/human rights law preferred
Knowledge of Best Interest Procedures (BIP) is preferred
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Excellent interviewing and counseling skills and ability to interact with refugee populations,
Strong interpersonal and diplomacy skills.
Strong advocacy and research skills.
Knowledge in Accountability to Affected Populations
Knowledge of PSEA.