Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.Desired Candidate Profile UNHCR in fulfilling its international mandate of providing international protection and seeking durable solutions by supporting the Government of Kenya in finding durable solutions through voluntary repatriation, resettlement and complementary pathways, and alternative legal stay arrangements in Kenya.
This focuses on advocating for the transition from camps to integrated settlements and providing support to the Government toward implementation of the Shirika Plan; supporting the Government in establishing procedures for refugees to access alternative stay arrangements while maintaining protection safeguards and standards; advocating for sustainable, rights-based voluntary return and reintegration and expanding opportunities for resettlement and complementary pathways.
The development and implementation of the Shirika plan, benefiting both refugees and host communities will significantly strengthen efforts towards self-reliance and full inclusion in national systems, allowing refugees to develop skills and achieve economic independence, and through this route, socio-economic integration.
Efforts to improve the situation of refugees and asylum-seekers in urban areas will continue, including through enhanced access to national systems in education and healthcare and to livelihoods opportunities that will facilitate self-reliance.This position will support the office in achieving the highlighted durable solutions.
The incumbent should have relevant experience in humanitarian or development programme implementation.
Work experience in refugee settings including experience in facilitating durable solutions, individual case management and coordination with partners including government agencies will be an added advantage.Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level): ,,Desired languages,,Operational contextOccupational Safety and Health Considerations:Nature of Position:Living and Working Conditions:Additional QualificationsDM-Database Management, IT-Microsoft Office Productivity SoftwareHCR Protection Induction Prog - UNHCR, HCR Resettlement Learning Program - UNHCRCompetenciesAccountability, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Political awareness, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaboration, Technological awarenessUNHCR Salary CalculatorCompendium Additional InformationFunctional clearanceThis position doesn't require a functional clearance