Associate Development Officer

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The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) assists those in need of international protection, including asylum seekers, refugees, stateless persons, and internally displaced persons (IDPs). In Angola, UNHCR operates from its main office in Luanda and a field office in Dundo, Lunda Norte, with English as the working language. UNHCR’s mandate includes finding solutions for refugees, IDPs, and returnees, necessitating strong cooperation with development partners and the integration of persons of concern in national development programmes. The high number of forcibly displaced persons, coupled with limited access to durable solutions, highlights the need for a development response alongside humanitarian assistance. The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) advocate for inclusive development, emphasizing that the challenges faced by refugees and displaced persons must be included in development planning. The Global Compact for Refugees promotes predictable and equitable responsibility-sharing, stressing the importance of engaging a wide range of stakeholders, including development partners, for sustainable refugee solutions. In 2024, UNHCR Angola has increased collaboration with development partners. The World Food Programme (WFP) continued its livelihoods project, and the Peace Building Fund (PBF) supported voluntary repatriation, border monitoring, and protection training. Various partners and UN agencies contributed to the DRC Refugee Response Plan, with UNAIDS funding HIV prevention and response programs. UNHCR seeks partnerships with economic development entities like the World Bank, UN sister agencies, JICA, KOICA, and academic institutions, while continuing collaborations with key ministries. The Associate Development Officer's role includes supporting UNHCR's cooperation with development agencies to assist local communities and UNHCR’s population of concern. This role involves influencing policy dialogue to promote institutional reforms for improved protection, socio-economic inclusion, and self-reliance for displaced persons. Practical experience in economic growth, governance, fragility, and conflict is essential, as is expertise in areas like social protection and community development. The Associate Development Officer will identify opportunities to align UNHCR's protection work with development objectives and support relevant staff in: • Aligning priorities between humanitarian and development agencies. • Establishing reporting and information exchanges among stakeholders. • Engaging in development planning and coordination with government entities and partners. • Developing multi-year, multi-partner transition strategies for protracted displacement situations. The Associate Development Officer is supervised by the Representative and may receive guidance from the Regional Bureau. External contacts include counterparts in other organizations and national governments on development-related matters.

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Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Representative or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Associate Development Officer will:

• Strategizing and implementing fundraising campaigns by developing a strategic approach towards Development Partnerships in Angola through identifying, mapping, and providing an overview of relevant development actors and their funding, programmatic, strategic, and policy priorities, and potential leverage as it relates to UNHCR’s PoCs and programme; • Support the Representative with knowledge and experience sharing between UNHCR and development actors and within UNHCR, by documenting and disseminating good practices. • In close coordination with the Senior Protection Officer, the External Relations Officer, the Program Office and the Head of Office in Dundo, Support fundraising activities vís-a-vís Multilateral Development Banks, private sector, and government donors, and in particular contribute to the development of concept notes and project proposals, taking into consideration existing development strategies and plans. • In close collaboration with the External Relations Officer, support the development and maintenance of a database of all development actorsprojects and initiatives targeting refugees and stateless persons in Angola at large. • In consultation with the Registration Officer, support the development of information and data for development actors to inform their planning, programming and advocacy around resilience and inclusion of persons of concern to UNHCR. • Guide the Office’s engagement with development partners in Angola, including UN development agencies (UNDP, UNOPS, FAO, etc), with a view to mainstreaming protection concerns and ensuring the inclusion of refugees, stateless persons and host communities into specific development programmes and initiatives implemented by development actors in Angola; • Support the Office in planning for resilience and inclusion of forcibly displaced and stateless persons into development and government national and sector policies, strategies and plans with a clear shared vision of longer-term protection and solution outcomes for people of concern that considers host communities and leverages the roles, resources, and capacities of development partners, including International Financial Institutions, Multilateral Development Banks, and Bilateral Development donors. • Provide technical support for relationship building with development co-operation agencies and state-building agendas through the different stages of policy and programme identification, preparation, implementation, and review in Angola. . • Support the engagement with governments, development partners (both multilateral and bilateral), and the private sector and civil society (as appropriate) to identify opportunities for UNHCR to contribute to the design and implementation of targeting and monitoring systems to address the needs of the Forcibly Displaced and Stateless Persons and track progress towards agreed outcomes. • Develop and deliver training and capacity building initiatives on development engagement, with a view to progressively enhancing the capacity of key staff in the Office to leverage development partnerships to advance UNHCRs protection and solutions mandate.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day). • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country. • Provide annual and end of assignment self- reports on UN Volunteer actions, results, and opportunities. • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc. • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers. • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Results/expected outputs

• Comprehensive report mapping development actors in Angola detailing their funding, programmatic, and strategic priorities related to UNHCR's forcibly displaced persons. • Identified potential leverage points for UNHCR’s programs based on analyzing development partners' policies, portfolio and program priorities. • Inclusion of forcibly displaced persons and the mainstreaming of forced displacement principles in government and development partners programming, polices and priorities • Practical recommendations based on research findings, guiding UNHCR’s strategies towards resilient solutions for refugees. • Strengthened relationships with development co-operation agencies, showcasing active engagement through meetings, workshops, and collaborative initiatives. • Identified opportunities for UNHCR’s active participation in targeting and monitoring systems in collaboration with governments, multilateral/bilateral donors, the private sector, and civil society. • Mainstreaming of development engagement in the operation’s strategic planning process • Dissemination of knowledge through internal and external channels, facilitating cross-learning between UNHCR and external partners. • Enhanced capacities of the UNHCR and partners’ staff through capacity building and training activities highlighting enhanced coordination, effectiveness, and synergies between humanitarian and development interventions • Memorandum of Collaboration with World Bank on refugee integration in Angola

• Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in area of specialty and ability to apply good judgment; high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while exercising discretion, impartiality and neutrality; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client oriented.

• Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations.

• Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.

• Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities.

• Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multiethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender.

• Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; ability to maintain composure and remain helpful towards the staff, but objective, without showing personal interest; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;

• Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently in austere, remote and potentially hazardous environments for protracted periods, involving physical hardship and little comfort, and including possible extensive travel within the area of operations; willingness to transfer to other duty stations within area of operations as may be necessary.

• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self- reliance, and commitment towards the UN core values.

a large international development institution in a relevant position, of which at least one (1) year in field operations. Preferably with knowledge of, or experience in, local or area-based economic development, direct engagement in a technical sector such as education, WASH, economics, fragility and resilience, social protection, health, and energy. Practical experience working with and understanding the different aspects of economic growth, governance, fragility, and conflict. Expertise related to the governance of specific multilateral development banks or bilateral development actors most relevant to the AoR.

Experience with forced displacement. Experience in primary data collection, quantitative research methods and results-based management, desirable

Functional Skills: *CM-Strategic Communication *CO-Drafting, Documentation *SO-Networking *MG-Partnership Development *SO-Critical Thinking and Problem Solving *PO-Policy Advocacy in UNHCR *IM-Knowledge Management CL-Strategy Development and Monitoring PG-Results-Based Management PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework

(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

The incumbent will be based in Luanda, the capital city of Angola. Luanda is the largest city in Angola with approximately 2.5 million inhabitants. Luanda is a family duty station category B. The city is considered security-stable, where staff members can rent apartments and/or houses with access to running water, electricity, internet, and cable TV.

Private houses and apartments/flats are rented either fully furnished (equipped generally with a generator due to frequent power cuts), or semi/ furnished or not furnished at all. The rentals vary depending on the above-mentioned categories. Payment in advance of six to twelve months rentals may be required by the landlord before occupancy. Monthly rental cost for a fully furnished apartment may vary between US$ 1500 to 2500 for a two-bedroom; US$ 2000 to 3000 for a three-bedroom and more than US$ 4000 for one independent house.

Most of the banks, markets, and hotels are open from 8:00 to 15:00 for 6 days a week. Some banks offer the possibility of opening accounts in foreign currencies. Within Luanda, health centres and hospitals are fully operational. Angola’s healthcare system is comprised of public and private services.

There exist public hospitals. Quality service rendered at public hospitals is below international standards and recurrent shortages of basic medicines and supplies occur. Most of the UN staff are using private health clinics such as Luanda Medical Center, Girasol Clinic, Clinica Multiperfil, Clinica Sagrada Esperança, etc. Local pharmacies carry large stocks of medicines, mainly in Luanda. Staff with specific health conditions and under treatment should bring enough recommended/prescribed medicines.

There exist good private dentists in Luanda however, it is recommended that a thorough check-up and treatment if necessary be undertaken before travelling to Angola. Opticians are available in Luanda. For any serious illness or dental-related issues, it is usually necessary to seek treatment abroad. UNHCR currently does not have a payment guarantee in place with any provider, upfront payment is required.

There are several schools operated by foreign communities in Luanda. English, French, Spanish, Portuguese and Russian. Many private schools are functioning on a high fee-paying basis.