Associate Programme Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is UNHCR, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, which was established in 195

• Its mission is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people. UNHCR operates in over 130 countries, providing assistance and protection to millions of people worldwide. The organization focuses on ensuring that everyone has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another state, and it strives to promote solutions for the plight of refugees and displaced persons.

Job Overview:
The Associate Programme Officer position is crucial within the UNHCR framework, as it involves providing programmatic guidance and support for the implementation of protection and solutions strategies. The incumbent will work closely with the Program Officer and may supervise a small team of local staff. This role requires a deep understanding of UNHCR's Programme Manual and corporate strategic priorities, as well as the ability to coordinate with various sections and units to ensure a harmonized approach to program management. The Associate Programme Officer will engage with forcibly displaced and stateless persons, governmental institutions, and the private sector, ensuring that all programmatic efforts align with UNHCR's Strategic Directions and Global Compact for Refugees. The position demands a collaborative approach, working within a multi-functional team to ensure stakeholder participation throughout the Program Management Cycle, and maintaining accountability in line with UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity, and respect for diversity.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Associate Programme Officer include assessing and analyzing the needs of forcibly displaced and stateless persons using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective. The officer will support the development of multi-year protection and solutions strategies, ensuring alignment with corporate priorities. Responsibilities also include assisting in the planning process, revising and analyzing plans and reports, and ensuring compliance with established policies and guidelines. The officer will broaden partnerships with key stakeholders to enhance the protection response and ensure effective implementation of partnership agreements. Monitoring approaches and tools will be developed to maintain consistency across the region, and the officer will contribute to the UNHCR programming community of practice. Additionally, the officer will oversee the follow-up of audit observations related to programmatic issues and manage risks impacting objectives in the area of responsibility.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum of three years of relevant experience with an undergraduate degree, two years with a graduate degree, or one year with a doctorate. Essential qualifications include demonstrated experience in program management, familiarity with Results-Based Management, and knowledge of field operations and the centrality of protection in programming. Desirable qualifications include experience in coordination within an inter-agency context and program management training.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a degree in Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences, or another relevant field. Additionally, candidates should have completed a Certification Programme in Programme Management (CP-PM).

Experience:
The position requires a minimum of three years of relevant experience for candidates with an undergraduate degree, two years for those with a graduate degree, or one year for those with a doctorate. Experience in program management, particularly in a humanitarian or refugee context, is essential, along with familiarity with Results-Based Management and the principles of targeting.

Languages:
For this position, knowledge of English is mandatory, along with the UN working language of the duty station if it is not English. For national professional jobs, knowledge of the local language is also required. Additional language skills may be advantageous but are not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
This position is classified under the hardship level E, indicating a high level of hardship. It is a non-family position with a residential location. The target start date for this role is April 1, 2026, and the application deadline is March 5, 202

• The position does not require functional clearance and is not remote.