Assistant Development Officer at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is inviting credible applicants who are willing to partake in its ongoing recruitment to fill the position below:

Job Title: Assistant Development Officer

Job Requisition ID: JR2313886
Location: Abuja, Nigeria
Job type: Full time
Hardship Level: C
Staff member / Affiliate type: UNOPS LICA8
Target Start Date: 2023-04-01-07:00

 About United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world.

Job Requirements

• Holder of Undergraduate Degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in Social Sciences, Socio-Economic Development, Development Planning, Rural Development, or other related fields.
• At least six years (5 years with graduate degree (equivalent of a Master’s)) of previous job experience relevant to the function, both in humanitarian and development contexts. Experience in similar settings is essential.
• Preferably with knowledge of, or experience in, local or area based economic development, direct engagement in a technical sector such as education, WASH, social protection, health, energy
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain partnerships with a variety of actors – including government and private sector.
• Proven experience in planning, implementing, and monitoring programmes and projects.
• Excellent drafting, presentation and reporting skills, including strong advocacy and negotiation skills in situation involving multiple actors and diverse interests.
• Knowledge of protection, refugee matters and UNHCR’s mandate.
• Excellent computer skills including excel, word and power point.
• Excellent English language skills, including drafting and research capabilities.
• Previous experience of working with development agencies or private sector.
• Experience of working with national governments on development planning.
• Experience of working on forced displacement issues, including with host communities in the country.
• Previous exposure and experience of working with synergies between the humanitarian-development nexus.
• Experience in resource mobilisation.

 How to Submit Your Application

Interested and qualified candidates should: Click here to apply online

 Application Closing Date
15th March, 2023.