Associate Reporting Officer

Overview

Interpret complex humanitarian contexts into high quality reporting outputs.

You have:

• A strong educational background in Journalism, Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Law, or a related field.
• At least three years of relevant professional experience, ideally within international organizations, UN agencies, or humanitarian operations.
• Experience in project development, strong writing skills, monitoring, donor relations, and reporting is highly valued.
• Technical proficiency is essential. Must demonstrate strong skills in data consolidation, analysis, and information management.
• Ability to create accurate and visually compelling data presentations, including maps and other visual tools.
• Excellent command of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and general IT systems is required.
• Experience in graphic design further strengthens the ability to produce polished and user-friendly reporting products.

Deadline for Applications

February 26, 2026Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

DFamily Type (not applicable for home-based)

Non Family with Residential LocationStaff Member / Affiliate Type

UNOPS IICA1Target Start Date

2026-04-01Terms of Reference

A strong educational background in Journalism, Communications, International Relations, Political Science, Law, or a related field provides the foundation needed to interpret complex humanitarian contexts and translate them into high quality reporting outputs. Candidates should have at least three years of relevant professional experience, ideally within international organizations, UN agencies, or humanitarian operations. Experience in project development, strong writing skills, monitoring, donor relations, and reporting is highly valued, as is prior work in displacement settings or roles supporting donor visibility and engagement.

Technical proficiency is essential. The candidate must demonstrate strong skills in data consolidation, analysis, and information management to produce situation reports, fact sheets, and donor reports. The ability to create accurate and visually compelling data presentations—including maps and other visual tools—is important. Excellent command of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and general IT systems is required. Experience in graphic design further strengthens the ability to produce polished and user-friendly reporting products. The role also demands the capacity to work collaboratively and independently, think creatively, and maintain a high standard of accuracy and quality. A solid understanding of UNHCR programmes, protection mandates, and operational frameworks is key. Familiarity with displacement and refugee issues—particularly in the Sahel region or similar contexts—enables effective interpretation of field data, contextual analysis of operational developments, and alignment with UNHCR’s strategic objectives. Strong interpersonal skills are important for building productive relationships with colleagues, donors, partners, and external stakeholders. Analytical and strategic thinking are critical, allowing the candidate to interpret complex information, prepare comprehensive reports, and provide sound recommendations. Effective time management is also crucial to manage multiple priorities, meet tight deadlines, and navigate demanding reporting cycles.

Only pre‑selected candidates will be invited to participate in a written test and/or an oral interview.

The initial duration of the contract will be nine (9) months, up to 31 December 2026.Standard Job Description

Associate Reporting Officer

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships Under the overall guidance of the Senior Communications or Donor Relations Officer, the Associate Reporting Officer contributes to production, editing and quality control of reports for his/her Area of Responsibility (AOR). By systematization and sharing of accurate and timely information, the incumbent promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNHCR.

S/he establishes close contacts with all UNHCR sections in the AOR to gather and analyse information. S/he maintains effective professional relationships with a wide variety of donors, operational and implementing partners, UN agencies, and other stakeholders to gather, analyse and disseminate information about activities of UNHCR and its partners.

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 - Keep abreast of all developments in the country operation/ bureau/ division or other entity to prepare appropriate briefings and reports. - Draft regular daily, weekly and monthly up-date for internal and external audience (including donors and media). - Consolidate and analyse data on programme implementation, achievements and indicators in all sectors under AoR in order to facilitate the preparation of periodic reports and activity-specific reports as may be required and ensure timeliness of such reports. - Participate in annual reporting and planning process. - Work closely with Information Management to ensure accurate and attractive data presentation, including maps. - Support the monitoring of UNHCR's partnerships and consolidate information about Partners' activities. - Assist in the preparation of briefing kits and presentations for missions and visitors. - Assist in the preparation of reports for donors, in compliance with specific donor requirements. Make efforts to enhance donor satisfaction by ensuring quality reporting on programmatic results to donor. Assist in providing visibility for donors' contributions to UNHCR. - Research/analyse, interpret and also, monitor and review information and data from regular and wide variety of sources for internal and external reporting. - Prepare and distribute minutes of meetings. - Provide technical support, training and clarification on UNHCR's reporting policies and deadlines. - May prepare press releases; conceptualize, draft and edit stories for external communications products and support all aspects of its production, including fact checking, proofreading and quality control. - Support UNHCR inter-agency coordination initiatives and leadership through provision of reporting and secretariat functions where relevant.

- 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 P2/NOB - 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree

Field(s) of Education Journalism; Public Administration; Communication; International relations; Political Science; Law; or other relevant field.

Certificates and/or Licenses Not specified

Relevant Job Experience Essential Experience in conducting, participating in and reporting on meetings, and drafting reports. Experience in programme/project development, planning, implementation, and/or monitoring.

Desirable Experience in a field mission and at Headquarters / in the UN Common System and country context. Experience undertaking operational and analytical work in the field of international affairs, international security, humanitarian affairs, development or journalism. Donor relations or liaison with media.

Functional Skills PG-UNHCR's Programmes IT-Computer Literacy DM-Data collection methodologies SO-Networking CO-Strategic Communication (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.

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Additional Qualifications

Skills

CO-Strategic Communication, DM-Data collection methodologies, IT-Computer Literacy, PG-UNHCR's Programmes, SO-NetworkingEducation

Bachelor of Arts: Journalism, Bachelor of Arts: LawCertifications

Work Experience

Other information

This position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote

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