Field Associate (IDP) - Temporary Appointment

The Field Associate (IDP) supports the implementation of UNHCR’s internal displacement strategy in Guerrero, Mexico. The role involves monitoring, data collection, coordination with local authorities and partners, and contributing to protection responses for internally displaced persons in a complex security environment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor the situation in the Area of Responsibility (AoR), collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor accordingly
• Monitor the implementation of UNHCR programme including the delivery of all assistance items and monitoring of infrastructure
• Undertake regular visits to various sites to assess needs of persons of concern, with particular attention to vulnerable groups
• Keep regular contacts with local authorities and implementing partners as requested by supervisor
• Act as interpreter when required
• Contribute to the preparation of status and progress reports by providing information and preparing tables
• Assist in administrative tasks such as preparation of reports and assisting authorized personnel during field missions
• Inform and act on reports received on persons of concern within the refugee community or from local authorities
• In coordination with implementing partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR
• Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern
• Represent UNHCR in physical monitoring of projects
• Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility
• Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or relevant functional colleagues
• Perform other related duties as required

Requirements

• For G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
• Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position is desirable
• UNHCR field experience is desirable
• IT-Computer Literacy is essential
• Drafting and Documentation skills are essential
• Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners, Government & Community skills are essential
• Programme Management (programme cycles and reporting standards) skills are essential
• Fluency in English and Spanish is essential, with demonstrated ability to draft and communicate effectively in both languages
• Familiarity with the context of the state of Guerrero is a strong asset
• Experience in operational security management in high-risk environments and complex contexts is highly desirable
• Ability to conduct continuous security monitoring and analysis, prepare risk assessments, and coordinate incident management and emergency response activities is desirable
• Ability to establish effective liaison and coordination mechanisms with internal and external stakeholders, as well as security authorities, is highly valued
• Ability to monitor compliance with security measures and ensure safe implementation of operations through timely analysis, sound judgment, and a preventive approach in areas affected by security and criminality-related risks is desirable

Skills

• IT-Computer Literacy
• Drafting and Documentation
• CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications
• Programme Management
• Operational Security Risk Management
• Security Monitoring and Analysis
• Risk Assessment
• Incident Management
• Emergency Response Coordination
• Liaison and Coordination
• Security Compliance Monitoring
• Data Collection
• Protection Response
• UNHCR field experience

Languages

English, Spanish