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Role for, international recruitment, requires English and duty station language proficiency, 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma or 1 year with Bachelor's degree, logistics and administrative support for repatriation program.
Last checked: 2 hours ago
Closing date: Thursday, 6 August 2026
Country: Central African Republic
Duty station: Bangui, Central African Republic
Contract type: Not specified
Grade: Not specified
Applicant eligibility: Local / national only
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Deadline for Applications
August 5, 2026
Grade
GS5
Staff Member / Affiliate Type
General Service
Reason
Temporary > Temporary Assignment/ Appointment
Hardship Level
D
Family Type
Non Family with Residential Location
Residential location (if applicable)
Yaounde, Cameroon
Target Start Date
2026-08-01
Target End Date
2026-12-31
Standard Job Description
Senior Repatriation Assistant
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Senior Repatriation Assistant reports to the Repatriation Associate, Senior Repatriation Associate, Associate Repatriation Officer, Associate Protection Officer, Repatriation Officer or Protection Officer in a Field Office, Sub Office or Country Office.
The Senior Repatriation Assistant is relied upon to contribute to the advancement of repatriation activities. The incumbent should implement the voluntary repatriation programme, in compliance with requisite standard operating procedures. S/he should contribute to ensuring that all repatriation movements respect the principle of voluntariness and occur in safety and dignity, with the full participation and support of persons and communities of concern.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
Duties
- Interview candidates for voluntary repatriation and ensure that they make informed decisions on returns, based on up to date information on the conditions in the country of origin.
- Assist in proposing documents (including Voluntary Repatriation Forms) and ensure that refugees are provided with the appropriate documentation.
- Facilitate UNHCR's access and communication to/with individual and communities of concern, including through translation and cultural mediation.
- Participate in mass information activities aimed at informing refugee communities and other relevant stakeholders about the voluntary repatriation programme.
- Provide logistics and administrative support to voluntary repatriation border-crossing/return movements.
- Assist in assessing the specific needs of vulnerable categories of returnees during return movements and advise on responses.
- Interview candidates for voluntary repatriation and advise senior colleagues on their decision to return is voluntary.
- In line with the existing SOPs, advise senior colleagues on which individuals to register for further return processing.
- Enter information on voluntary repatriation into available databases, in line with SOPs.
- Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G5 - 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Field(s) of Education
Not applicable
Certificates and/or Licenses
International Law International relation Political science or other relevant field.
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Not specified
Desirable
Good knowledge of UNHCR's protection mandate and operations.
Functional Skills
IT-Computer Literacy
UN-UN/UNHCR Mandate and Global Strategic Priorities
PR-Protection-related guidelines, standards and indicators
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.
As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.
This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Desired Candidate Profile
Le/La Senior Repatriation Assistant appuie la planification, la coordination et la mise en œuvre des activités de rapatriement volontaire. À ce titre, il/elle assure le suivi des cas complexes, entretient la liaison avec les partenaires et les autorités compétentes, veille à la qualité et à l’intégrité des données, réalise des analyses opérationnelles, contribue au suivi post-retour et fournit un appui technique aux équipes de terrain. Il/elle participe également aux missions de suivi, aux évaluations sur le terrain et aux différents mécanismes de coordination. Le candidat idéal doit démontrer une bonne connaissance en conduite d’entretiens et en accompagnement des personnes, ainsi qu’une bonne maîtrise des systèmes d’information biométriques (BIMS) et de l’outil Kobo. Il/elle doit également posséder de bonnes compétences en analyse des données, et une capacité avérée à travailler efficacement avec une diversité d’interlocuteurs dans un contexte opérationnel exigeant.
Functional Clearance
This position doesn't require a functional clearance
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Additional Qualifications
Skills
IT-Computer Literacy, PR-Protection-related guidelines, standards and indicators, UN-UN/UNHCR Mandate and Global Strategic Priorities
Education
Certifications
International Law - Other, International Relations - Other, Political Science - Other
Work Experience
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