Assistant Field Officer

Overview

Assess needs and manage projects for vulnerable populations.

You have:

• 1 year relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or no experience with Graduate degree; or no experience with Doctorate degree
• Field experience is considered a strong asset.
• Knowledge of refugee law.
• Good knowledge of UNHCR's programmes.
• Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
• Knowledge of Arabic is desired.
• Candidates must demonstrate no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, and gender inequality.

Deadline for Applications

February 14, 2026Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

E (most hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

Non FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type

UNOPS LICA8Target Start Date

2026-04-01Terms of Reference

• The ideal candidate demonstrates strong field presence and coordination skills, with the ability to work effectively in a complex, access-constrained humanitarian environment. They are proactive, detail-oriented, and comfortable engaging with diverse stakeholders, including local authorities, national NGOs, community representatives, and UN partners.

• The candidate should have a solid understanding of humanitarian assistance delivery at field level, particularly NFI distributions, beneficiary targeting, and post-distribution monitoring, and be able to translate field observations into clear, timely reports that inform coordination and decision-making.

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills are essential, along with cultural sensitivity, discretion, and the ability to build trust with communities and partners. The role requires flexibility, resilience, and sound judgement, including the ability to identify operational risks, flag protection concerns, and escalate issues appropriately.

- Experience working in volatile or rapidly changing contexts, combined with a practical, solutions-oriented mindset and commitment to humanitarian principles and accountability to affected populations, is considered a strong asset.Standard Job Description

Assistant Field Officer

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Assistant Field Officer is normally supervised by the Senior Field Coordinator or Field Officer or Head of Sub-Office/Field Office depending on the structure of the Office. S/he may receive indirect guidance from other sections and units relevant to the country/regional programme(s). UNHCR Manual, programme and protection objectives, Operations Plans, UN and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules and regulations will guide the work of the incumbent. The incumbent does not normally have any direct supervisory role. S/he has daily contacts with staff in the various field offices and with the functional units at the Country/Regional Office. S/he also has close liaison with a range of local civilian and military authorities and counterparts in NGOs and UN agencies to discuss matters of common interest.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, 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.

Duties - 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. - Report regularly on rate of flow of new arrivals and estimate expected influx based on interviews with persons of concern. - In co-ordination with implementing partners, assist with the reception, registration and provision of assistance to persons of concern to UNHCR. - Keep track of cases of detention; register applicants for voluntary repatriation and family reunion. - Assist in the preparation of monthly sectoral reports and submit material for preparation of periodic project monitoring reports and year-end reports. - Submit recommendation for protection interventions to the designated officer. - Negotiate with local authority counterparts, partners and populations of concern.

- 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.

Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level For P1/NOA - 1 year relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or no experience with Graduate degree; or no experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education Law

Political Sciences

or other relevant field.

Certificates and/or Licenses UNHCR Operations Management Learning Programme (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience Essential Not specified

Desirable Field experience. Knowledge of refugee law. Good knowledge of UNHCR's programmes.

Functional Skills PG-UNHCR's Programmes PG-Stakeholder management and coordination with Implementing Partners (Gov/NGO/Corporate) PG-Resource planning IT-Computer Literacy BU-PeopleSoft EPM/Budget FI-ERP Financial Management (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday and other) PG-Programme Management (programme cycles and reporting standards) PG-Results-Based Management (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

Required Languages

English,

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Desired Languages

Arabic,

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Additional Qualifications

Skills

Accountability, BU-PeopleSoft EPM/Budget, Communication, Decision Making, FI-ERP Financial Management (SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft, Workday and other), IT-Computer Literacy, MG-Coordination, PG-Programme Management (programme cycles and reporting standards), PG-Resource planning, PG-Results-Based Management, PG-Stakeholder management and coordination with Implementing Partners (Gov/NGO/Corporate), PG-UNHCR's Programmes, Prioritization, Professional Etiquette, Work RelationshipsEducation

Bachelor of Arts: Law, Bachelor of Arts: Political ScienceCertifications

Programme Management (PM) 1 - UNHCRWork Experience

Field Operations, Shelter ClusterOther information

No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a written test and/or oral interview. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. UNHCR strongly encourages qualified female applicants.This position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote

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