Associate Development Officer

Unhcr is hiring: Associate Development Officer

Location: Dadaab, Kenya

Job type: Full-time

Application deadline: December 20, 2024

Job overview

Unhcr is seeking a dedicated Associate Development Officer to support refugee protection and development initiatives in Dadaab, Kenya.

Key responsibilities:

Strategic development support

•   – Conduct research on political, economic, and social trends
•   – Develop multi-year protection and solution strategies
•   – Build relationships with development cooperation agencies

Partnership and coordination

•   – Create partnerships with development actors
•   – Support refugee population inclusion in national development planning
•   – Collaborate with government and international partners

Knowledge management

•   – Contribute to analytical studies
•   – Support cross-operational knowledge sharing
•   – Assist in capacity-building training activities

Qualifications required:

Educational background:

Undergraduate degree in:

•   – Development Economics
•   – Development Studies
•   – International Relations
•   – Political Science
•   – Socio-economic Development
•   – Law

Experience:

• – 3 years in international development institutions
• – Minimum 1 year in field operations
• – Preferred: Experience with forced displacement

Essential skills:

• – Strategic communication
• – Drafting and documentation
• – Networking
• – Partnership development
• – Critical thinking
• – Policy advocacy
• – Knowledge management

Working conditions:

• – Location: Dadaab, Kenya
• – Challenging environment
• – Semi-arid climate
• – Security considerations
• – Restricted movement

How to apply:

• – Apply through Unhcr online recruitment platform only
• – Deadline: December 20, 2024
• – Job requisition ID: JR2451224

About Unhcr:

Global organization protecting refugees worldwide. 18,879 professionals in 137 countries dedicated to providing shelter, protection, and hope to displaced individuals.

Equal opportunity employer:

Committed to diversity and inclusion across nationalities, cultures, and perspectives.

Important note:

Unhcr does not charge any fees during the recruitment process. Beware of potential scams.