UNHCR Moldova is seeking a highly qualified specialist, with significant knowledge of conventions and applicable international standards concerning the treatment of asylum seekers, IDPs, refugees, returnees and stateless persons to fill the position of

UNHCR Head of National Office (NO-C)

 

Purpose: Head of a UNHCR National Office is a senior managerial position within a given country operation. The incumbent acts under delegated authority of the UNHCR Regional Representative (or the Deputy Regional Representative), who exercises supervisory managerial responsibility over the position. The position reports and provides all information on developments in relation to the protection (legal protection issues relating to the persons of concern to UNHCR), security (physical security in relation to the UNHCR staff and the persons of concern to UNHCR) and operational matters (programme and office management / administration) within the domain of its geographical area of responsibility to the UNHCR Regional Representative (or Deputy) on a regular and timely manner. 

As the extended field representative of UNHCR at the front line of High Commissioner’s operations, he/she remains as the effective advocate and assistant to the local authorities to ensure that the respective government authorities in the area, implement their responsibilities emanating from the 1951 Convention in favour of refugees and others of concern to UNHCR.

 

Competencies and Values:

-          Working experience both in UNHCR HQ and/or a National Regional Office and the Field is an advantage

-          UNHCR Specific learning/training activities (i.e. Learning Programme in Management & Operations) is an advantage

-          Commitment, Diversity and Inclusion, Integrity

-          Communication , Working with People, Drive for Results

-          Formulating Strategies and Concepts, Analysing, Relating

 

Interested persons should submit their application letters and duly completed Personal History Form (P11), related recommendation letters and references, if any, with the mark “Head of National Office” by 7 November 2014 to the following address: UNHCR Moldova Office, 68, Mateevici str., Chisinau or by email at the following address mdach@unhcr.org or fax (373 22) 27 19 53.

ATTRACTIVE EMPLOYMENT CONDITIONS INCLUDING PENSION FUND, MEDICAL INSURANCE COVERAGE AND COMPETITIVE SALARY

Only shortlisted persons will be contacted. No information will be given over the telephone. Invited candidates for the interview will have to sit a test.

 

UNHCR is committed to workforce diversity. However, please note that this is a local position, therefore only citizens of the Republic of Moldova are eligible to apply. Well qualified candidates, particularly women, persons with disabilities, Roma and other ethnic or religious minorities, persons living with HIV are particularly encouraged to apply.

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