Since 1950, the UN Refugee Agency (UNHCR) has been a leading force in protecting and assisting refugees and displaced people worldwide.
Forced to flee conflict, persecution, or violence, these individuals rely on UNHCR for crucial support.
The agency helps them access asylum, find lasting solutions like returning home or integrating locally, and tackles the wider challenges of displacement.
What are the advantages of being employed at UNHCR:
Make a difference:
Contribute to positive change for refugees and displaced people.
Empower others:
Equip youths with essential skills and foster team diversity.
Impactful career:
Find meaning and fulfillment in meaningful work.
Job Title:
Head of Field Unit
Unit:
UNHCR
Deadline:
15 February 2024
Education & Qualifications Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in Business Administration.
Full understanding of political science/social sciences and international relations.
Full understanding of project management.
Work Experiences:
Work experience in project management for international organizations.
Proficient skills in the development and implementation of communication, media products/plans and tactics.
Able to work under pressure to achieve multiple deadlines.
Full knowledge and understanding of NGOs missions and goals.
Languages:
Fluency in English (both oral and written) is required.
Knowledge of another official UN language (French, Arabic, Chinese, Russian, or Spanish) is desirable (both oral and written).
Responsibilities:
Assess the needs of persons of concern in the AoR and formulate project submissions in collaboration with district authorities and implementing partners.
Promote and monitor the implementation of assistance projects.
Keep track of cases of detention; register applicants for voluntary repatriation and family reunion.
Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners, and populations of concern.
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