Associate Durable Solutions Officer

Support durable solutions for refugees in Zambia. Engage communities and enhance local integration.

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Application deadline 6 months ago: Wednesday 26 Nov 2025 at 00:00 UTC

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Overview

Support durable solutions for refugees in Zambia. Engage communities and enhance local integration.

You have:

  • Experience working with displaced populations, providing durable solutions – local integration.
  • Excellent understanding of fraud prevention and duty to report suspicions of fraud.
  • Experience in community engagement and community-based approaches to development.
  • Must have sound understanding of international protection.
  • Strong organizational and planning skills are required.
  • Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting related to solutions interventions.
  • Field experience, including direct work with refugee or host communities.
  • Experience working with Government agencies, NGOs, or other partners in a coordination role.
  • Experience in data collection, analysis, and reporting related to solutions interventions.
  • Social work experience.
  • Good IT skills, including database management.
  • Familiarity with registration, digital identity, or biometric management systems.

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time when you helped a displaced individual or group find a durable solution? This question assesses your practical experience in supporting displaced populations. Share a specific experience, focusing on the actions you took and the outcomes.
How do you approach building trust with displaced populations? This evaluates your interpersonal skills and respect for diversity. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a situation where you had to analyze data to inform your decision-making process. What was the impact of your analysis? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you ensure the voices of refugees are included in decision-making processes? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you managed risks during a project? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What are some challenges you have faced in promoting local integration for refugees? How did you address them? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you maintain a balance between achieving organizational goals and addressing individual needs of refugees? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your understanding of the current legal frameworks regarding refugee rights in Zambia? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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