À la lumière des déclarations de politique générale consolidant l’engagement de l’Agence à institutionnaliser et à intensifier les interventions basées sur des transferts monétaires (CBI) dans l’ensemble de ses opérations, le HCR envisage et soutient systématiquement l’utilisation des CBI pour offrir aux réfugiés et aux autres personnes relevant de sa compétence un moyen d’assistance rentable qui peut leur permettre de déterminer et de satisfaire leurs propres besoins.
Au cours des dernières années, le HCR a augmenté le nombre d’employés dédiés aux CBI, a développé des directives opérationnelles, des procédures opérationnelles standard et des outils spécifiques, tout en aidant un nombre croissant d’opérations nationales à mettre en place des programmes basés sur l’argent liquide dans une variété de contextes et de circonstances. Cette démarche s’est accompagnée d’un processus parallèle de renforcement des capacités, tant au siège que sur le terrain, afin de garantir le contrôle de la qualité et la responsabilité à tous les niveaux.
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Cash Based Intervention (CBI) Officer, the CBI intern will get familiar and assist with the planning, implementation, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of CBI in the region. The incumbent will learn and be coached by the CBI Officer to ensure that cash and vouchers are routinely considered as a response option in the respective UNHCR operation(s), contribute to assess the suitability of CBIs for said operation(s) and be acquainted and build on the monitoring of their implementation and impact.
Particularly
- Through training, coaching, mentoring and close supervision, the intern will be expected to have a sound understanding of CBI work within the first weeks, and will gradually enhance his/her skill set to be able assist to the CBI activities within few months. With such a progressive and steady learning experience, the intern will emerge as an experienced worker capable of taking up self-paced specialized tasks such as liaise with technical sectors (shelter, public health, livelihoods, energy, registration, data management, etc.) and protection staff to mainstream CBI into their respective approaches and strategies in the relevant field of work.
- Assist UNHCR offices with the development of their operational plans by advising on context-specific assistance modalities to efficiently meet program objectives.
- Assist with the documentation, application and dissemination of best practices and lessons learned.
- Get familiar with the network of strategic and operational partners (e.g. UN agencies, INGOs, research institutions, private entities).
- Help the focal point in maintaining a database of existing CBIs in the region, including data of beneficiaries and amounts disbursed.
- Help the focal point in maintaining a database related to procurement process and contracts with financial service providers.
- Learn through observation and assist to guide assessments/response analysis, planning, budgeting, coordination, implementation, and monitoring and evaluation of CBI.
- Help his/her supervisor to identify skill and knowledge gaps related to CBI among UNHCR and partners, and address these through training and capacity building.
Qualification
- Bachelor degree in economic and related fields,
- Kknowledge of computer software such e.g., Word, Email, Internet
- Good writing and analytical skills
- Fluency in French and English both oral written is essential
- Availability to work full time for the duration of the internship
Competencies
- Knowledges of rules and procedures of the United Nations system
- Flexibility, availibity and ability to work as a team in the multicultural environment
Eligibility
In order to be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:Recent graduate (those persons who completed their studies within one year of applying) or current student in a graduate/undergraduate school program from a university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO; and
Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of the Organization.
An individual whose father, mother, son, daughter, brother or sister is a staff member of
UNHCR, including a Temporary Appointment holder or a member of the Affiliate Workforce, is not eligible for an internship.
How to apply
Application files must include :
- A letter of motivation
- A Resume
- Copy of diplomas and certifications
- A Personal History Form duly completed and signed available on: https://www.unhcr.org/how-to-apply.html
Incomplete files will not be considered
Interested candidates should send their application to the following email address: [email protected].
Only shortlisted candidates will be notified
The successful candidate will be required to provide proof of covid 19 vaccination.
UNHCR does not charge any fees at any stage of the recruitment process.
Application from women are strongly encouraged
UNHCR is a non – smoking environment.
Closing date: 25 March 2022.
