Senior Field Assistant

The Senior Field Assistant supports UNHCR field protection and community-based protection activities in southern Italy, including monitoring assistance delivery, liaising with partners and authorities, and supporting reception and registration of persons of concern.

Department: UNHCR Multi-Country Office in Italy

• Monitor implementation of UNHCR programmes, assistance delivery and infrastructure
• Support administrative tasks, reports and field missions
• Interpret routine information and contribute to liaison activities
• Collect data and information relevant to UNHCR and report to the supervisor
• Maintain contacts with local authorities and implementing partners
• Assist reception, registration and assistance provision for persons of concern
• Follow up on the situation of persons of concern in camps and other accommodation areas
• Refer incidents and unresolved problems to the supervisor

• Two years of relevant experience with a high school diploma, or one year of relevant work experience with a bachelor's degree or higher
• Fluency in both English and Italian
• Driving licence
• Legal authorisation to work in Italy
• Applications must be fully completed in English

• Temporary assignment or appointment
• Target end date is 31 December 2026
• Shortlisted candidates may complete an interview and written test
• Selected candidates are subject to mandatory UN sexual exploitation, abuse and harassment clearance checks