Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)U (unclassified)
Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
No designation
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeUNOPS LICA6
Target Start Date2025-09-01
Deadline for ApplicationsAugust 25, 2025
Terms of Reference*. General Background:
The Field Associate in Sabha will be managed by FO Benghazi with direct supervision by the associate field officer. The Field Associate
will provide updates about refugees and other persons of concern in Sabha and the south to FO Benghazi and relevant units in Tripoli
main office, follow up on assistance programs or plans covering Sabha and the south (Areas of Responsibility).
Around 12% of Sudanese arrive in Libya through Chadian border to the southern towns of Libya with majority ending up in Sabha town
where there are already thousands of Sudanese live in dire conditions as per Sabha local authorities. UNHCR does not have presence
in Sabha although there is limited presence of other UN agencies and other INGOs. In the last few weeks and due to security tensions
at the Triangle border area between Sudan and Libya, more Sudanese are accessing Libya through the Chadian border with Libya
instead.
The incumbent will keep frequent internal UNHCR contacts with supervisor and other units to exchange information, establish
understanding of needs and gaps; to ensure provision of services by UNHCR partners and close coordination with local authorities,
leaders of the refugee and host communities and all operational partners.
*. Purpose and Scope of Assignment
1. Monitor the situation in Sabha and surrounding locations in the south (Areas of Responsibility), collect data and
other information relevant to persons of concern to UNHCR including new arrival Sudanese refugees.
2. Keep close coordination with local authorities and partners operating in Sabha.
3. Coordinate and monitor delivery of UNHCR assistance in AoR.
4. Undertake regular field visits to various sites to assess needs of persons of concern, with particular attention to
vulnerable groups.
5. Provide reports and updates on conditions, needs and developments pertaining to persons of concern.
6. Represent UNHCR in meetings and events with local authorities and inter-agency efforts.
7. Perform other related duties as required.
*. Monitoring and Progress Controls
Reporting dates:
Daily, Weekly and Monthly reports to the Supervisor
Final Evaluation: The final evaluation will be carried out by the Supervisor.
*. Qualifications and Experience
A. Education and work experience
Required education and work experience
For G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Field(s) of Education
Not applicable.
Certificates and/or Licenses
Business Administration Law Political Science
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Previous experience in humanitarian work with UNHCR or UN/INGOs.
Good communications skills in oral and written English
Desirable
Former duties in areas of field/protection/emergency
Good knowledge of local context of Sabha/South of Libya
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)
Language Requirements
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
❖ Competency Requirements
All jobs at UNHCR require six core competencies and may also require managerial competencies and/or cross-functional
competencies. The six core competencies are listed below.
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
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.
Desired Candidate Profile:
*Previous experience with UN or humanitarian organizations carrying out field or emergency or protection related duties with at least one-year previous assignment covering Sabha or South of Libya region.
*Knowledge of the local context of Sabha and southern Libya and the socio-economic dynamics is an important asset for this position.
*Strong coordination and liaison capacities are required to maintain working relations with local authorities, inter-agency partners, civil society entities and host community representatives.
*Good communication and reporting skills in Arabic and English.
*The ability to undertake multiple tasks and handle multiple challenges with regards to continuous and foreseen influxes of Sudanese and other persons of concern to southern Libya that require robust coordination and response.
**In accordance with our dedication to promoting a diverse, equitable, and inclusive work environment, Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply**
Standard Job Description
Required Languages English
,Arabic
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Desired Languages
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Additional Qualifications
Skills
Education
Certifications
Work Experience
Other informationNot applicableThis position doesn't require a functional clearance
RemoteNo