.hardship level (not applicable for home-based)u (unclassified)- family type (not applicable for home-based)no designation- staff member / affiliate typeunops lica4- target start date2025-02-04- deadline for applicationsjanuary 29, 2025- terms of referenceimportant information:this position is offered under unops local ica contract until 31/12/2025 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 backgroundthe united nations high commissioner for refugees (unhcr) has a mandate to provide international protection and search durable solutions for refugees and stateless individuals.in mexico, unhcr works by providing technical advice on asylum matters and refugee status determination, along with their respective procedures.
it also collaborates with relevant mexican authorities to identify individuals with international protection needs, particularly focusing on the identification and protection of special groups such as unaccompanied or separated refugee children and adolescents, victims of human trafficking, and stateless persons.in partnership with mexican civil society organizations, unhcr also supports the strengthening of mechanisms and initiatives that promote and facilitate the integration of refugees and stateless persons in mexico.2.
purpose and scope of assignmenta.
provide information and guidance to refugees, asylum seekers and internal displaced persons, on access to rights and unhcr integration programs.- respond and provide information to information queries on integration cases.- channeling cases to field offices for eventual attention and follow-up.- support in the follow-up of scholarship program beneficiary cases.b.
follow-up of cases for family reunification and naturalization- document cases for naturalization for referral to partners.- coordinate with field offices to follow up on reunification/naturalization.- support in registration and procedures related to access to naturalization/reunification.c.
support in the compilation of information and data for periodic reports- maintain up-to-date data collection on beneficiaries and impact indicators (health, training, documentation, among others).- updating reporting bases in coordination with comex areas.- preparation of documents or presentations on program development and impact.d.
implementation and monitoring activities within the local integration program (pil)- monthly or emergency reception of pil groups and support in their transfers.- support in integration activities during the induction week.- facilitation of space with key actors during the induction week.- closing of activities and recording of logs.- monitor cases in accordance with the program guidelines.e