Jobs in Zambia and Zimbabwe

UNHCR Recruiting in Zambia

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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. Its duty is to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve related problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees.

UNHCR launched the “2015 Entry-Level Humanitarian Professional Program (EHP)” targeting highly motivated internal and external candidates with relevant work experience, who are ready to start a career as international civil servants.

The available 7 job profiles listed below are not linked to a specific location . Successful candidates will therefore be deployed to where they are needed most.

EHP Associate Protection Officer
EHP Associate Programme Officer
EHP Associate Supply Officer
EHP Associate Administrative/Finance Officer
EHP Associate External Relations Officer
EHP Associate Communication/PI officer
EHP Associate RSD officer.

If you are a talented professional with a passion for humanitarian work, and under 40 years of age, this is an excellent opportunity to build a career with UNHCR.

Applicants will need to fulfill the following minimum requirements:

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution;
Two years of relevant working experience in the respective functional area;
Proficiency in English and at least one other UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian or Spanish);
Willingness to serve in conflict zones, and field locations.
Eligible candidates will go through a comprehensive assessment process, including psychometric and language proficiency tests.
Candidates who are selected will join this 2-year programme at the P2 Grade level and will be deployed to the field after having completed a comprehensive orientation programme.

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information the details of the programme and how you can apply would be found on the following link:

(http://www.unhcr.org/pages/51d548d36.html).

Please take note that the closing date for applications is 6 April 2015.