Deadline for Applications

January 11, 2026

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

A (least hardship)

Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

Family

Staff Member / Affiliate Type

UNOPS LICA6

Target Start Date

2026-01-01

Terms of Reference

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• This position is advertised to internal applicants. Only Mexicans or candidates holding a permanent residency or valid work permit in México will be considered eligible (attach the corresponding document in the application).

• Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern, is subject to proof of full vaccination against COVID-19, independently of contract type and duration. The selected candidate(s) will be required to provide proof of vaccination prior to recruitment.

• Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.

• Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The recruitment process might/could include a written test and/or oral interview for this job opening. No late applications will be accepted.

• UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).

• This position is offered under UNOPS Local ICA contract until 30/06/2025 with possibility of extension.

• Remuneration: A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For more information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the Office of HR Management of United Nations. UNHCR also offers comprehensive medical insurance and pension plans.

1. General Background

The Field Associate is normally supervised by the (Senior) Field Officer or Head of Office and performs a variety of functions related to Field activities within the office. The supervisor defines general work objectives and provides necessary advice and guidance. The incumbent keeps frequent internal contacts with staff members in the same duty station to exchange information, to establish understanding of respective needs; to ensure provision of services and resolution of problems and with the external contacts generally with officials of national and international institutions, leaders of the refugee community, local population and/or Implementing Partners (IPs) on subject matters which may be of importance to the Organization.

2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment

• Monitor the situation in the AoR, collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor accordingly.
• Support the monitoring of the implementation of UNHCR programme including the delivery of all assistance items and monitoring of infrastructure.
• Undertake regular visits to various sites in order to assess needs of persons of concern, with particular attention to vulnerable groups.
• Provide technical guidance and support to local partners in the coordination of the design, implementation, and evaluation of protection-related programming.
• Support the coordination of interventions 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 info, preparing tables, etc.
• Assist in administrative tasks as required such as preparation of reports and meeting authorized personnel and assisting them during field missions.
• Inform and act on the reports received on persons of concern within the refugee community or from the local authorities.
• In coordination with implementing partners, assist in the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR.
• Support the negotiation with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern.
• Perform other related duties as required.

3. Monitoring and Progress Controls

• Prepare draft reports and documents on incidents, missions, meetings, process flows and other relevant issues.
• Provide regular updates on outputs including the number of missions conducted, the number of shelters visited, and the number of cases/persons assisted.
• Update statistics and qualitative information.
• Undertake all operational activities in a timely and professional manner.
• Map the local services available to displaced people, update and disseminate visibility material in strategic spaces to ensure access to rights and services.
• As an active UNHCR team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly, and high-quality support rendered to UNHCR and the people it serves in the accomplishment of her/his functions.
• 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 must discharge their responsibilities consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional, and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity, and respect for diversity.
• Age, Gender, and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated, and documented in all activities throughout the assignment.

4. Qualifications and Experience

a. Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education)

• Completed high school or its equivalent with certificate / training in Business Administration, Law, Political Science or other related area.
• Essential: Spanish and English B2 level

b. Work Experience
(List number of years and area of required work experience. Clearly distinguish between required experience and experience which could be an asset.)

• For G6 – 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
• Essential: UNHCR experience
• Desirable: Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position. UNHCR field experience.

c. Key Competencies
(Technical knowledge, skills, managerial competencies or other personal competencies relevant to the performance of the assignment. Clearly distinguish between required and desired competencies)

Functional Skills

*IT-Computer Literacy
EX-Field experience
MS-Drafting, Documentation, Data Presentation
CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners,
PG-Programme Management (project formulation, programme cycles and reporting standards)

(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Core Competencies
Accountability
Communication
Organizational Awareness
Teamwork & Collaboration
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Client & Result Orientation

Managerial Competencies
Empowering and Building Trust

Cross-Functional Competencies
Analytical Thinking
Planning and Organizing
Stakeholder Management

Standard Job Description

Required Languages

English

,

Spanish

,

Desired Languages

,

,

Additional Qualifications

Skills

Education

Certifications

Work Experience

Other information

This position doesn”t require a functional clearance

Remote

No