This recruitment initiative is designed to identify highly qualified and motivated individuals with the right profiles willing to be deployed to field locations where they are needed most. As part of UNHCR’s global talent management strategy, which aims to achieve the organization’s current and future goals, the EHP focuses on attracting, selecting, developing and retaining new talent to grow and develop within the organization.
Requirements
- Advanced university degree, at least a Bachelor’s degree, from an accredited institution.
- Two years of relevant work experience in the respective functional area.
- 45 years of age or younger by the closing date of applications.
- For language requirements, please remember English and French are the official languages of UN, however, since UN works in more than 100 countries at the same time, fluency in some other language is an advantage. (B2 certificate is required)
- Willingness to serve in conflict zones and field locations around the entire world.
What’s the project about
The EHP programme offers a structured development programme in a highly collaborative environment, where participants can apply their experience and knowledge to UNHCR’s mandate. It enables participants to directly contribute to international action that protects people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution.
From the start, participants work closely with experienced staff members and will be hands on with operational work. Assignments provide well-rounded experience in regional and country-specific issues. Those on the EHP programme can also access training courses focused on: UNHCR policies and operations, software applications, and written and oral communication. They can also take advantage of an extensive range of in-house training seminars to enhance their professional skills and support their career development.
The selection and appointment process
- Screening/shortlisting based on profile requirements
- Assessment tests (languages, technical, etc.)
- Interview
- Inclusion in the EHP cohort
- Final recommendation by field managers and the Division of Human Resources Management
- Reference checks (academic and professional)
- Appointment to a specific position and location by the High Commissioner
- Induction
- Deployment to the field
Currently open job positions
SUPPLY OFFICER
Multiple locations | P-2, International Professional
PROTECTION OFFICER
Multiple locations | P-2, International Professional
Multiple locations | P-2, International Professional
Multiple locations | P-2, International Professional
How to apply
Please click on each position listed above to be directed to the terms of reference according to agency, location and skills required.
Important
The recruitment and selection process normally takes between four to five months from the time of advertisement. Successful and recommended candidates are expected to start no later than two months after the offer letter has been sent.
P-2 is related to the level on UN system achieved by the employee once the contract is signed up.
Deadline for applications is June 14th 2016
If you want to have some tips on how to pitch your UN application, visit the following link: http://unjobfinder.org/articles/8-tips-to-pitch-your-application-for-the-unhcr-ehp
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