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Private Partnerships & Philanthropy Intern

The Private Partnerships & Philanthropy Intern position is available. This role is remote. The deadline for applications is not specified. The intern will be working with a team, but the specific details of the team and the organization are not provided. The terms of reference for this position are also not detailed. The role is likely to involve partnerships and philanthropy, but the exact nature of the work is not described. Benefits No benefits are specified. Eligibility No eligibility requirements are stated. Required Documents No required documents are mentioned. 2. Prepare an application that includes relevant education, certifications, and work experience. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.

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Administrative Assistant

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is hiring an Administrative Assistant to provide administrative assistance to the immediate supervisor and/or Head of the Office. The Administrative Assistant will work in an office/Division/Bureau that requires basic knowledge of administrative rules, procedures, and operational standards of a UNHCR office. The nature of certain administrative/personnel functions requires discretion and confidentiality. The incumbent will be responsible for performing duties as reflected in their job description within their delegated authorities. The Administrative Assistant will be responsible for arranging appointments/meetings, receiving visitors, maintaining hard and electronic office files and records, and drafting routine correspondence. The incumbent will also facilitate implementation of personnel administrative formalities, maintain office inventory, and assist the supervisor to monitor and record expenditure/disbursement of funds. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR, which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies, and Administrative Instructions. Staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional, and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity, and respect for diversity. Responsibilities - Arrange appointments/meetings both internal and external, some involving high-ranking officials - Receive visitors, place and screen telephone calls, respond to routine requests for information, and take notes at meetings as and when required - Maintain hard and electronic office files and records, classify and code material relating to a variety of topics - Receive, review, sort, and distribute all incoming and outgoing correspondence, office pouch, and material, highlight priority items, and attach necessary background information - Maintain a follow-up system - May be required to maintain/update confidential files - Draft routine correspondence, memoranda, and reports, format more complex documents by using the appropriate technology - Facilitate implementation of personnel administrative formalities and processing of documents in relation to official travels, leaves, and movements of staff - Support staff members with processing personnel-related documentation - Maintain office inventory and stocks of office supplies, monitor the asset management track to ensure all admin procurements and disposal of UNHCR property are done and recorded accurately - Assist the supervisor to monitor and record expenditure/disbursement of funds - Following instructions from the supervisor, make logistic and administrative arrangements for seminars, workshops, and briefings that may be required by the Office/Division - May regulate and monitor routine provision of services and/or shifts from providers, as and when applicable - Monitor office/compound facilities and equipment, and in consultation with the supervisor, take appropriate action to ensure proper functioning at all times - Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility - Ensure decision-making in risk-based in the functional area of work, raise risks, issues, and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s) - Perform other related duties as required Requirements & Qualifications - 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma, or Bachelor or equivalent or higher - Field of education: Business Administration, Finance, Office Management, Human Resources, or other related field - Certificates and/or Licenses: Business Administration, Finance, Office Management, Human Resources, or other related field - Functional Skills: - IT-Computer Literacy - UN-UN/UNHCR Administrative Rules, Regulations, and Procedures - IT-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) - Language Requirements: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English Benefits No benefits are specified in the source. 2. Prepare your application, including your resume and any required supporting documents. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.

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Individual Giving Assistant

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is hiring a Private Sector Partnerships Individual Giving Assistant. This role contributes to the Individual Giving team development, providing technical expertise and operational support to enable the team to operate to their full potential. The aim is to generate both monthly and one-time donations from individuals using various channels and methods. The purpose is to maximize the donor base from individual giving for UNHCR, with a focus on strong donor loyalty and lifetime value. The Private Sector Partnerships Service (PSP) sits within UNHCR's Division of External Relations (DER) and is responsible for mobilizing resources from the private sector for refugees. The Individual Giving Assistant will work on the implementation of acquisition, donor retention, and development programs as per approved annual plans. They will also work on donor servicing and communications to provide best-in-class donor care. The ideal candidate will have knowledge or experience in private sector fundraising, sales, client/donor communication, marketing, or journalism. They will also have experience in data analysis and segmentation, as well as project management and vendor management experience. Responsibilities Work on the implementation of acquisition, donor retention, and development programs as per approved annual plans Work on donor servicing and communications to provide best-in-class donor care Work on campaigns such as upgrade, conversion, acquisition, welcome, recapturing, loyalty, thank you, one-off calls, marketing research, upgrade middle donors, middle donors one-off, and others Monitor and report on progress against the work plan, expenditure, budget, and targets Work on donor database management and any activity related to donor data care, ensuring data entry accuracy, and providing analysis of data upon request Develop cross-channel fundraising campaigns such as face-to-face, digital, DRTV, multichannel, direct mailing, and others Assist in working with partners, contractors, and suppliers to implement programs Assist in working on high-quality data monitoring to analyze all performances per frontliner, per city, per team, per area, per location, etc. Draft guidelines, manuals, and policies to ensure a solid face-to-face program led by best practices Work on location strategy to acquire new locations and keep and upgrade existing ones Support the drafting of marketing briefs to create specific face-to-face campaigns based on improving the connection between the donor and the cause Assist in the procurement process for all supplier relationships linked to new agencies or suppliers Prepare online content and implement digital marketing and fundraising campaign initiatives Assist in implementing lead generation programs, including telemarketing, with channels integration to maximize ROI Assist in the procurement process for all supplier relationships linked to new donor acquisition through digital channels Assist with reporting related to digital fundraising, including quarterly reports, mid-year, and year-end reports Assist in the production process of each direct mail activity in line with planned timing, quantity, and quality of service, and coordinate with suppliers on all technical aspects Work on donors' data extraction from the database to secure names file delivery to suppliers Work on campaigns reporting systems and setting report templates to monitor supplier performances Assist in developing and implementing production procedures in case of emergency Work on other direct marketing acquisition activities if requested Requirements & Qualifications 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma, or Bachelor or equivalent or higher Knowledge or experience in private sector fundraising, sales, client/donor communication, marketing, or journalism Participation in fundraising campaigns in profit or non-profit industry Ability to maintain databases and software in fundraising Understanding of the non-profit sector Knowledge of database migration and setting up a Contact Relationship Management (CRM) system Project management experience Vendor management experience Experience in data analysis and segmentation Functional skills in direct marketing and direct response fundraising, private sector fundraising and partnerships, and fundraising-face to face, mass appeal, digital, emergency, DRTV, etc. Cross-cultural communication skills Drafting and documentation skills Language requirements: knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English Core competencies: accountability, communication, organizational awareness, teamwork & collaboration, commitment to continuous learning, client & result orientation Managerial competencies: judgement and decision making Cross-functional competencies: planning and organizing, analytical thinking, technological awareness Benefits No benefits mentioned 2. 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Programme Coordinator

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is hiring a Programme Coordinator. This role may be based in headquarters, a field office, or a regional bureau, and typically reports to a Senior Programme Officer. The Programme Coordinator will provide programmatic guidance and support for the implementation of protection and solutions strategies within available resources. They will work in line with UNHCR's Strategic Directions, Global Strategic Priorities, and the Global Compact for Refugees. The Programme Coordinator will coordinate with other sections and units to ensure harmonized programmatic approaches at all levels and throughout the UNHCR Operations Management Cycle. They will work with partners, including forcibly displaced and stateless persons, governmental institutions, and the private sector. The incumbent is expected to work in a multi-functional team approach, ensuring the participation of relevant stakeholders in all phases of the Program Management Cycle. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description, within their delegated authorities and in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR. This includes demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination, and abuse of power. Responsibilities - Support in assessing and analysing the needs of forcibly displaced and stateless persons in a participatory manner, using an Age, Gender and Diversity perspective as basis for planning. - Provide support on programmatic aspects of developing multi-year protection and solutions strategies and annual plans with corresponding priorities taking into account corporate priorities. - Support Results Based Management and programme capacity in light of evolving requirements, programming approaches and gaps. - Support the planning process in compliance with planning parameters outlined in the Programme Manual and the planning instructions. - Review and analyse plans, mid-year and year-end reports of UNHCR office(s), ensuring quality assurance and compliance with established policies, guidelines, procedures and standards. - Support in the provision of overall direction to broaden partnerships with key stakeholders in order to maximize the protection and solutions response for forcibly displaced and stateless persons. - Provide support to ensure a consistent application of the framework for implementing with partners, including the effective implementation of the policy on selection and retention of partners, management of partnership agreements, risk-based project performance monitoring, and risk-based project audits. - Contribute to ensure consistent and coherent monitoring approaches, tools and systems in line with global standards and policies. - Actively contribute to UNHCR's programming of community of practice and continuously contributing to improvements of programming tools and processes. - Identify potential gaps and problems and in cooperation with other relevant sections recommend appropriate solutions to ensure the efficient implementation of programme activities. - Oversee a timely and effective follow-up of internal and external audits observations and recommendations that relate to programmatic issues. - Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. - Perform other related duties as required. Requirements & Qualifications - Minimum 6 years of relevant experience with an undergraduate degree, or 5 years with a graduate degree, or 4 years with a doctorate degree. - Field of education: Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or other relevant field. - Demonstrated experience in programme management, including familiarization with the Operations Management Cycle and sound knowledge of Results Based Management. - Demonstrated experience in field operations, sound knowledge of the centrality of protection in programming, Joint Needs Assessments, and the principles of targeting. - Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. - Functional skills: Programme Management, Results-Based Management, and UNHCR's Programmes. - Desired experience in coordination within an inter-agency context and other actors, in a refugee or humanitarian context. - Desired experience in program management training and capacity building activities. Benefits - Salary according to the UNHCR salary scale. 2. Prepare your application, including your resume and a cover letter. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.

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Assistant Monitoring and Evaluation Officer

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is hiring an Assistant Monitoring and Evaluation Officer. This role supports the generation and use of credible evidence on UNHCR's results and the situation of the people they serve. The Assistant M&E Officer will work closely with the Planning Coordinator, Results Managers, and Information Management colleagues to ensure support to and effective participation of relevant stakeholders. The incumbent will be responsible for supporting the development, budgeting, implementation, review, and refinement of multi-year M&E plans as part of the multi-year strategy. The Assistant M&E Officer will offer technical advice to Results Managers and support coherent results chains for the operation's strategy. They will also ensure harmonized data collection methodologies and support consistent practices across the operation. The role requires collaboration with various stakeholders, including Monitoring colleagues, Evaluation colleagues, and DIMA colleagues. The Assistant M&E Officer will report to a Monitoring & Evaluation Officer or another senior staff member who assumes the role of Planning Coordinator. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description, within their delegated authorities, and in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR. Responsibilities Support the development, budgeting, implementation, review, and refinement of multi-year M&E plans as part of the multi-year strategy Offer technical advice to Results Managers in selecting and developing relevant indicators, defining means of verification, and setting baselines, targets, and reporting progress Support coherent results chains for the operation's strategy and review planned indicators and monitoring activities Ensure harmonized data collection methodologies, including for disaggregated and high-quality quantitative and qualitative data Support consistent practices across the operation in collaboration with Results Managers, Information Management, and other data functions Coordinate key primary data collection exercises, such as assessments, implementation monitoring, and results monitoring activities Support participatory approaches to assessment, monitoring, evaluation, and reporting Support coherence in M&E frameworks, tools, and practices by coordinating with stakeholders across donor-driven and multi-partner initiatives Support management in identifying evaluation opportunities and provide input to quality assurance processes Facilitate communication with HQ and bureau evaluation colleagues Manage evaluation-related data and maintain an accessible evidence base Assist in facilitating joint review and analysis to translate data into actionable insights Support design and delivery of M&E training and learning initiatives for UNHCR staff and partners Ensure that monitoring and evaluation processes comply with UNHCR's policies, procedures, and guidance Stay informed about global and regional developments and the specific country context Requirements & Qualifications Bachelor's degree in a relevant field, such as social sciences, statistics, or economics At least 2 years of experience in monitoring and evaluation, preferably in a humanitarian or development context Strong knowledge of monitoring and evaluation principles, methods, and tools Experience in data collection, analysis, and interpretation Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work in a team and collaborate with various stakeholders Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Fluency in English, with knowledge of other languages an asset Benefits Competitive salary and benefits package Opportunity to work with a leading international organization Professional development and training opportunities Collaborative and dynamic work environment 2. Prepare your application, including your resume, cover letter, and any supporting documents. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.

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Individual Giving Associate

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is hiring an Individual Giving Associate to work in its Private Sector Partnerships Service. The role focuses on developing and implementing individual giving strategies to secure donations from the general public. The aim is to generate both monthly and one-time donations from individuals using various channels and methods. The Individual Giving Associate will contribute to the development of annual plans for acquisition, donor retention, and development programs. The UNHCR has developed a Private Sector Fundraising Strategy that identifies priority fundraising markets and regions. The Individual Giving Associate will work to maximize the donor base from individual giving, targeting donations of between $1 to $10,000 per year. The role requires effective leadership and technical expertise to enable the team to operate to its full potential. The Individual Giving Associate will work closely with marketing agencies to develop contact strategies and donor journeys for different segments of the database. They will also implement campaigns such as upgrade, conversion, acquisition, welcome, recapturing, loyalty, and thank you calls. Responsibilities Assist in developing annual plans for acquisition, donor retention, and development programs Develop, manage, and improve donor servicing and communications to provide best-in-class donor care Work with marketing agencies to develop contact strategies and donor journeys for different segments of the database Implement campaigns such as upgrade, conversion, acquisition, welcome, recapturing, loyalty, and thank you calls Contribute to the drafting of submissions to the National Growth Fund related to individual giving programs Assist in the development of detailed annual plans for individual giving programs Monitor and report on progress against the work plan, expenditure, budget, and targets Assist in the management of middle-value donors and prospects Assist in the supervision of donor database management and ensure data entry accuracy Provide analysis of data upon request Develop, manage, and improve face-to-face fundraising activities Assist in the development, implementation, and management of face-to-face fundraising strategies Manage relations with partners, contractors, and suppliers to implement programs Diversify face-to-face models, suppliers, and channels to reduce dependency Develop high-quality data monitoring to analyze performances Develop guidelines, manuals, and policies to ensure a solid face-to-face program Adapt contents and creative to improve response and donor retention Ensure a location strategy, policies, and communication cycle are in place to acquire new locations Manage and support the creation of marketing briefs for face-to-face campaigns Ensure workforce is managed, inducted, and trained in accordance with UNHCR/PSP's needs and policies Assist in proactively line managing the face-to-face team, ensuring clear objectives and targets are set and understood Manage performance of each team member, putting improvement and development plans in place where required Assist in the procurement process for all supplier relationships linked to new agencies or suppliers Assist in designing and executing a long-term effective and innovative digital strategy Requirements & Qualifications Ability to develop and implement individual giving strategies Experience in donor servicing and communications Knowledge of marketing agencies and donor journey development Ability to implement campaigns and manage donor relationships Experience in face-to-face fundraising and management Ability to develop and manage budgets, financial targets, and expenditure Knowledge of UNHCR policies and procedures Ability to manage and analyze data Strong leadership and technical expertise Ability to work with marketing agencies and suppliers Knowledge of digital fundraising strategies and techniques Benefits Opportunity to work with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Chance to develop and implement individual giving strategies Collaborative and dynamic work environment Professional development and growth opportunities 2. Prepare your application, including your resume and cover letter. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.

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Senior Management Support Associate

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is seeking a Senior Management Support Associate to work in a high-volume environment, providing administrative and operational support across multiple functional areas. This role will be responsible for ensuring the effective implementation of management support processes and contributing to the continuous improvement of workflows and internal controls. The Senior Management Support Associate will operate with a high degree of independence, overseeing routine service delivery, coordinating with functional specialists, and providing quality assurance and guidance to junior staff. The ideal candidate will have progressively responsible experience in administrative and management support functions, with demonstrated depth in areas such as human resources, finance, procurement, or general operations. They will also have experience coordinating multiple support functions in complex or high-volume environments, including liaison with functional experts and external stakeholders. The Senior Management Support Associate will be expected to identify issues, contribute to problem-solving, and recommend process improvements. The role will be based in a location to be determined, and the candidate will be expected to be fluent in English and the UN working language of the duty station, if not English. They will also be expected to have a high school diploma and at least 4 years of relevant experience, or a bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities Coordinate and oversee end-to-end recruitment logistics, including drafting vacancy announcements, initial screening, scheduling interviews, and ensuring timely onboarding and induction processes. Monitor and proactively manage staffing data, contract expirations, leave plans, and workforce planning dashboards, flagging issues and advising supervisors on appropriate HR actions. Serve as a focal point for interpreting and applying HR policies, entitlements, and procedures, referring complex cases to HR focal points as needed. Track performance management compliance and support the implementation of learning and development plans by coordinating training logistics and maintaining records. Draft and review correspondence and documentation related to human resources actions, ensuring alignment with policy and internal controls. Monitor and analyze budgets and expenditure trends, prepare detailed financial tracking reports, identify variances, and provide recommendations for corrective action. Prepare and verify a range of financial transactions, including payment requests, travel claims, and vendor payments, ensuring compliance with applicable financial regulations and rules. Support the financial closure process by consolidating inputs, resolving outstanding items, and preparing analytical summaries for management review. Coordinate with Finance and Programme units to reconcile financial records and provide input on budget planning and revisions. Lead the initiation and tracking of procurement processes, ensuring accuracy and completeness of supporting documentation, and compliance with procurement procedures. Coordinate vendor communications, draft routine contracts or agreements, and maintain vendor databases and contract records. Analyze procurement metrics and provide inputs on improving lead times and efficiency, escalate procurement risks or delays as appropriate. Oversee inventory and asset management activities, ensuring timely updates to records, physical verification, and reporting discrepancies to supervisors. Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Requirements & Qualifications 4 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma, or 2 years of relevant experience with a bachelor's degree or higher. Progressively responsible experience in administrative and management support functions. Demonstrated depth in areas such as human resources, finance, procurement, or general operations. Experience coordinating multiple support functions in complex or high-volume environments. Demonstrated ability to identify issues, contribute to problem-solving, and recommend process improvements. Supervisory experience, including oversight of workflows, quality assurance, and the provision of guidance or training to junior staff. Knowledge of English and the UN working language of the duty station, if not English. High school diploma required, bachelor's degree preferred. Relevant certificates or licenses are not specified. Benefits Salary will be determined by the UNHCR salary scale, which can be found on the UNHCR website. Other benefits may include health insurance, retirement plan, and paid leave, but these are not specified in the job description. 2. Prepare your application, including your resume, cover letter, and any other required documents. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.

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Information Management Associate

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is hiring an Information Management Associate. This role supports the production and dissemination of information on the population of concern, including Protection and Programme information. The incumbent will operationalize data standards developed at the central level in field operations, compile and explore data from all populations of concern, and support the Programme Team and UNHCR's implementing partners. The Information Management Associate will work with various teams, including the Protection Team, to operationalize protection monitoring systems. The ideal candidate will have experience with handling confidential data and demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies. They will be responsible for compiling and aggregating information elements, collecting and processing information, and performing data quality and consistency control. The role requires strong technical skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Geographic Information System (GIS). The UNHCR is committed to creating a working environment where each person feels safe and empowered to perform their duties. All workforce members must contribute towards this environment by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination, and abuse of power. Responsibilities - Operationalize country-specific common data standards and promote them with partners, including UNHCR data standards and the IASC Common Operational Datasets. - Compile and aggregate information elements required to produce standardized information products and implement data/information collection plans for baseline and context-specific data. - Collect, collate, and process information and perform data quality and consistency control. - Produce summary statistics. - Support the coordination of data collection teams. - Support and leverage geographic data for map production and use in geographic information systems (GIS). - Share UNHCR data with partner agencies and maintain Portal data and information in-line with agreed frequencies. - Participate in Needs Assessment processes, specifically in data collection, processing/collation, and data exploration. - Liaise with partners and represent UNHCR in meetings related to the functions. - Make recommendations and provide advice on the technical information management requirements. - Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. - Ensure decision making in risk-based in the functional area of work. - Raise risks, issues, and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s). - Perform other related duties as required. Requirements & Qualifications - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma, or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher. - Experience with handling confidential data and demonstrated understanding of different data collection methodologies. - Certificates and/or Licenses in Information Technology, Statistics, Social Sciences, and HCR Operational Data Management Learning Program. - Functional skills in DM-ArcGIS (Geographic Information System), IM-Statistics Analysis, and IT-Microsoft Excel. - Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. - Experience in web design and software development is an asset. - Ability to formulate IM-related technical requirements and Operating Procedures. Benefits No benefits are specified in the source. 2. Prepare your application, including your resume and any required certificates or licenses. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.

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Protection Associate

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is hiring a Protection Associate to work on protection standards, operational procedures, and practices in protection delivery. The Protection Associate will report to the Protection Officer or Senior Protection Officer and will be responsible for coordinating quality, timely, and effective protection responses to the needs of populations of concern. The incumbent will also contribute to designing a comprehensive protection strategy and liaising externally with authorities and partners on protection doctrine and policy. The Protection Associate will work to ensure that populations of concern are involved in making decisions that affect them, whether in accessing their rights or in identifying appropriate solutions to their problems. This will involve building and maintaining effective interfaces with communities of concern, local authorities, and protection and assistance partners. The ideal candidate will have a strong understanding of international and national law, as well as UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards, and codes of conduct. They will also have experience in providing advice on protection issues to populations of concern and liaising with competent authorities to ensure the issuance of personal and other relevant documentation. Responsibilities - Stay abreast of political, social, economic, and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment - Consistently apply International and National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards, and codes of conduct - Assist in providing comments on existing and draft legislation related to populations of concern - Provide advice on protection issues to populations of concern; liaise with competent authorities to ensure the issuance of personal and other relevant documentation - Assist in conducting eligibility and status determination for populations of concern - Contribute to measures to identify, prevent, and reduce statelessness - Contribute to a country-level child protection plan as part of the protection strategy - Contribute to a country-level education plan as part of the protection strategy - Monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all protection/solutions activities - Manage individual protection cases including those on GBV and child protection - Monitor, and intervene in cases of refoulement, expulsion, and other protection incidents - Assist in identifying durable solutions for the largest possible number of populations of concern through voluntary repatriation, local integration, and where appropriate, resettlement - Contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of protection-related AGD based programming with implementing and operational partners - Facilitate effective information management through the provision of disaggregated data on populations of concern and their problems - Participate in initiatives to capacitate authorities, relevant institutions, and NGOs to strengthen national protection-related legislation and procedures - Assist the supervisor in prioritizing populations of concern for interview, counselling, and propose protection support for individual cases - Assist the supervisor with enforcing compliance of local implementing partners with global protection policies and standards of professional integrity in the delivery of protection services - Assist the supervisor with enforcing compliance with, and integrity of, all protection standard operating procedures - Submit individual payments request for populations of concern for approval - Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility - Ensure decision making in risk-based in the functional area of work - Raise risks, issues, and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s) - Perform other related duties as required Requirements & Qualifications - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher - Field of education: International Law, Political Science, or other related field - Certificates and/or Licenses: Not specified - Relevant Job Experience: Not specified - Functional Skills: - IT-Computer Literacy - PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework - PR-Protection-related guidelines, standards, and indicators - Language Requirements: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English Benefits - Salary as per UNHCR salary scale 2. Prepare your application, including your resume and any required supporting documents. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.

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RSD Associate

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is hiring an RSD Associate to support the Refugee Status Determination (RSD) team. The RSD Associate will be responsible for supporting all activities related to the processing of refugee claims in the Operation. This role involves providing counselling to, and responding to queries from, asylum seekers and refugees regarding UNHCR's RSD procedures, their rights and obligations, and the status of the processing of their claims. The RSD Associate will work closely with Registration, Community Services, Resettlement, and other Protection staff. The RSD Associate will conduct research on country of origin information (COI) and other issues related to RSD, and maintain the Operation's local repository of relevant information, guidelines, and standards. This role also involves assisting in drafting RSD Assessments, compiling and analysing information related to RSD activities, and drafting related correspondence and reports. The RSD Associate may provide interpretation and/or translation services in cases for which they have the required language competencies. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description, within their delegated authorities, and in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR. This includes demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination, and abuse of power. Responsibilities - Stay abreast of legal, political, security, and other developments that impact the protection environment, particularly on protection delivery through RSD. - Assist in the development of the RSD strategy of the operation and in the annual planning exercise. - Provide counselling to, and respond to queries from, asylum seekers and refugees, including in the context of the notification of negative RSD decisions. - Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and data related to all work on individual cases. - Assist in preventing and identifying fraud in RSD through oversight, advice, and guidance to UNHCR staff, partners, and persons of concern. - Systematically apply an age, gender, and diversity (AGD) perspective in the performance of assigned functions. - Conduct research on country of origin information (COI) and other issues related to RSD, and maintain the Operation's local repository of relevant information, guidelines, and standards accessible to RSD staff in the operation. - Assist in monitoring RSD trends and in compiling and analysing RSD statistics related to RSD case processing. - Assist in developing and maintaining processes to ensure that persons of concern, Government authorities, and partners have accurate information on the RSD procedures, including UNHCR standards, policies, and practice. - Assist in initiatives to advocate with and support Government authorities and legal partners to establish and strengthen fair and efficient RSD procedures and RSD decision-making. - Draft correspondence and reports relating to the RSD activities of the Operation. - Refer individual cases to other functional units in the Operation and/or external partners for appropriate follow-up, in accordance with established criteria. - Counsel individual asylum-seekers on the reasons for negative RSD decisions, in accordance with the RSD SOPs. - Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. - Perform other related duties as required. Requirements & Qualifications - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma, or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher. - Certificates and/or Licenses in social work, HCR RSD Lrng Programme, and HCR Cntry of Orig Inf Lrng Prg are desirable. - Working experience with procedures and principles related to RSD is desirable. - Knowledge of International Refugee Law and Human Rights Law, and ability to apply the relevant legal principles, is desirable. - Experience in working with vulnerable or traumatized individuals is desirable. - Functional Skills: PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD), PR-Counselling Asylum Seekers or Refugees, CM-Cross-cultural communication, LE-Human Rights Law, PR-RSD - Principles and Procedures, operational arrangements/assistance, SO-Research, PR-Government Refugee Status Determination (RSD) procedures, WB-Treatment of vulnerable/traumatized individuals. - Language Requirements: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. Benefits - Salary according to the UNHCR salary scale, which can be calculated using the UNHCR Salary Calculator. 2. Prepare your application, including your resume, cover letter, and any required certifications or licenses. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.

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Assistant Supply Officer (Proximity Sourcing Specialist)

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is seeking an Assistant Supply Officer to support all activities pertaining to the supply chain function. The position may be located at Headquarters, in a Regional Bureau, or in a Country Office. The Assistant Supply Officer will support effective supply chain management that enables the office to meet the needs of forcibly displaced and stateless persons. The incumbent will also assist in the maintenance of a supply chain infrastructure that is robust and flexible enough to accommodate the needs of the operation. The Assistant Supply Officer will work under the supervision of a Senior Supply Officer or other senior staff with supply oversight function. The incumbent will maintain regular contacts with other UN agencies, UNHCR partners, NGOs, government partners, and commercial contractors in the area of operation. The Assistant Supply Officer will also support the coordination of the delivery of assistance from the regional warehouse, if applicable. The Assistant Supply Officer will be responsible for supporting all activities pertaining to the supply chain function, including planning, sourcing, transport, shipping, customs clearance, warehousing, asset, and fleet management. The incumbent will also support the procurement process to ensure timely, cost-effective, and adequate delivery of commodities and services to support operational needs. Responsibilities - Support all activities pertaining to the supply chain function including planning, sourcing, transport, shipping, customs clearance, warehousing, asset, and fleet management, as applicable. - Support the procurement process to ensure timely, cost-effective, and adequate delivery of commodities and services to support operational needs. - Identify partners for supply chain projects based on objectives, priorities, strengths, and resources of the UNHCR Partner and/or contractor, according to criteria consistent with UNHCR rules and regulations. - Ensure accurate and comprehensive records on supply activities and provide timely reports and updates both periodically and on request. - Manage tender processes and assist in the preparation of proposals for award of contracts to the relevant CoCs. - Prepare plans for delivery of relief and other non-food items according to the operational needs and regularly update the information in UNHCR IT systems. - Apply UNHCR's sourcing and procurement strategy when planning for purchase of important commodities and services. - Ensure timely customs clearance of consignments and manage warehousing according to "best practices" and UNHCR rules and regulations. - Maintain an efficient system for the release, and redeployment of goods. - Coordinate the release and transportation of relief and other non-food items. - Analyse matters relating to sourcing & procurement activities, and deliver information on all sourcing & procurement activities within the area of responsibility. - Provide guidance and advice on UNHCR procurement policies and procedures to support and assist requesting sections. - Provide asset management reports, customized reports, and gather information on all assets and provide in-depth reports periodically and when requested. - Analyse the quality of commodities and services delivered in relation to the needs of the location and established quality standards. - Establish a local quality assurance process. - Monitor the quality and accuracy of supply chain-related data in relevant business systems. - Compile and analyse statistical information, identify trends and developments in supply chain-related matters that will assist in decision making. - Disseminate, promote commitment to, and monitor compliance with UNHCR's global policies, standards, and guidance on supply chain management. Requirements & Qualifications - 1 year relevant experience with an Undergraduate degree; or no experience with a Graduate degree; or no experience with a Doctorate degree. - Field of Education: Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, Supply Chain Management, International Commerce, or other relevant field. - Certificates and/or Licenses: Supply Chain Learning Programme, Fritz Institute Certificate in Humanitarian Logistics (CHL), Certificate from Chartered Institute of Purchasing & Supplies, e.g. CFIPS, CMIPS, MCIPS. - Relevant Job Experience: Not specified. - Functional Skills: PeopleSoft Supply Chain Management, Computer Literacy, Supply Planning, Customs clearance, Logistics, Warehouse Management, Fleet Management, UN/UNHCR Procurement Rules and Procedures, Asset Management. - Language Requirements: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. are specified in the source. 2. Prepare your application, including your resume and any required certificates or licenses. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.

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UNHCR

Protection Associate

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is hiring a Protection Associate to work on protection delivery in line with international standards. The Protection Associate will report to the Protection Officer or the Senior Protection Officer and will be responsible for monitoring protection standards, operational procedures, and practices. The incumbent will also coordinate quality, timely, and effective protection responses to the needs of populations of concern and identify opportunities to mainstream protection methodologies. The Protection Associate will contribute to designing a comprehensive protection strategy and liaise externally with authorities and partners on protection doctrine and policy. The incumbent will also ensure that populations of concern are involved in making decisions that affect them, whether in accessing their rights or in identifying appropriate solutions to their problems. The Protection Associate will work in a fast-paced environment and will be required to stay abreast of political, social, economic, and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment. The incumbent will also be required to consistently apply international and national law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards, and codes of conduct. Responsibilities - Stay abreast of political, social, economic, and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment. - Consistently apply International and National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards, and codes of conduct. - Assist in providing comments on existing and draft legislation related to populations of concern. - Provide advice on protection issues to populations of concern; liaise with competent authorities to ensure the issuance of personal and other relevant documentation. - Assist in conducting eligibility and status determination for populations of concern. - Contribute to measures to identify, prevent, and reduce statelessness. - Contribute to a country-level child protection plan as part of the protection strategy. - Contribute to a country-level education plan as part of the protection strategy. - Monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all protection/solutions activities. - Manage individual protection cases including those on GBV and child protection. - Monitor, and intervene in cases of refoulement, expulsion, and other protection incidents. - Assist in identifying durable solutions for the largest possible number of populations of concern through voluntary repatriation, local integration, and where appropriate, resettlement. - Contribute to the design, implementation, and evaluation of protection-related AGD based programming with implementing and operational partners. - Facilitate effective information management through the provision of disaggregated data on populations of concern and their problems. - Participate in initiatives to capacitate authorities, relevant institutions, and NGOs to strengthen national protection-related legislation and procedures. - Assist the supervisor in prioritizing populations of concern for interview, counselling, and propose protection support for individual cases. - Assist the supervisor with enforcing compliance of local implementing partners with global protection policies and standards of professional integrity in the delivery of protection services. - Assist the supervisor with enforcing compliance with, and integrity of, all protection standard operating procedures. - Submit individual payments request for populations of concern for approval. - Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. - Ensure decision making in risk-based in the functional area of work. - Raise risks, issues, and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s). - Perform other related duties as required. Requirements & Qualifications - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher. - Field of education: International Law, Political Science, or other related field. - Certificates and/or Licenses: Not specified. - Relevant Job Experience: Not specified. - Functional Skills: IT-Computer Literacy, PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework, PR-Protection-related guidelines, standards, and indicators. - Language Requirements: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. Benefits No benefits are specified in the source. 2. Prepare your application, including your resume and any required supporting documents. 3. Click the Apply button below to submit your application.

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Scholarships

Scholarships

UNHCR

DAFI Scholarship Programme: The Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative

Unlock your potential with the Albert Einstein German Academic Refugee Initiative, a prestigious scholarship programme by UNHCR. Since 1992, DAFI has been empowering refugee students to access higher education in their country of asylum, paving the way for a brighter future. This initiative is perfect for undergraduate refugee students looking to enhance their skills, make meaningful connections, and achieve academic success. Through the DAFI programme, you'll not only receive financial support but also benefit from personalized guidance, language classes, and mentorship opportunities. By joining this esteemed community, you'll have the chance to grow both personally and professionally, unlocking new opportunities and making a lasting impact. Whether you're looking to overcome challenges or simply pursue your passion for learning, the DAFI scholarship programme is here to support you every step of the way. If you're a refugee student with a desire to succeed, don't miss this chance to transform your life and make a difference in your community. Benefits & Financial Aid - Scholarship: Covers a wide range of costs for undergraduate studies - Additional Support: Includes academic preparatory and language classes, psycho-social support, mentoring, and networking opportunities Eligibility Criteria - Refugee student in their country of asylum - Pursuing undergraduate studies - Meet the specific requirements set by the UNHCR and the host country Required Documents - CV - Letters of recommendation 2. Research and reach out to UNHCR or the host country's relevant authorities for more information on the application process. 3. Submit your application using the official channels.

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