“UNHCR” stands for United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, is a specialized agency under the United Nations that concentrated on providing protection/ assistance, and durable solutions for refugees and displaced persons around the world. UNHCR founded in 1950, It works to safeguard the rights and well-being of people who have been forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, or violence. Organization’s mandate includes ensuring access to asylum, advocating for durable solutions such as voluntary repatriation, local integration, or resettlement, and addressing the broader issues related to displacement. UNHCR is playing a crucial role in coordinating international efforts to respond to refugee crises and works in partnership with governments, non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders to address the complex challenges faced by displaced populations.
What are the advantages come with being employed at UNHCR :
- Engaging in meaningful work has the power to positively impact deserving individuals.
- Empowering Youth by providing them with the necessary tools and skills for advancing in their careers
- Promoting diversity in gender and culture to support the strength of the team.
Job Details:
Job Title: Procurement Assistant
Unit: UNHCR
Job Place: ADDIS ABABA
Deadline: 1, Sep 2024
Education & Qualifications Requirements:
Education:
- Have University degree in Business Administration, Public Administration, Economics, Political Sciences, Social Sciences, Environmental Studies, Partnership Management.
Work Experiences:
- A minimum of 3 years (with Bachelor’s degree) of relevant experience in programme management and project implementation at the national or international level in the field of conflict prevention and peacebuilding;
- A minimum of 7 years of progressively responsible experience in conflict analysis, peace infrastructure development/or conflict prevention in a government, multilateral, or civil society organization is required;
- Demonstrative experience in project/programme management is required;
- Experience in coordinating high-level government officials, development partners and/or CSOs is required;
- Extensive experience in analysis, research and sound drafting is required;
- Experience in national and community-level conflict prevention and peacebuilding initiatives is required;
- Proven experience in the usage of computers and office software packages (MS Word, Excel, etc) is required
Languages:
- Fluency in English language is Required (both oral and written).
Key Responsibilities Career:
- Provide all necessary logistical and administrative support for day-to-day operations and management of the commission, including fund management, scheduling activities and meetings;
- Actively participates with the Commission in fully establishing the Secretariat by facilitating staff recruitment in close coordination with relevant government entities;
- Actively participates the Commission in administering and implementing the Peace and Unity Act and the relevant government policies in peacebuilding and conflict prevention;
- Providing necessary policy and technical support to the commission on conflict prevention, conflict resolution and peacebuilding;
- Liaise with key stakeholders to be accountable regarding its administrative and financial rules on issues related to human resources, IT, travel, security, procurement, general administration and other tasks.