Associate Emergency Preparedness Officer
Quick answer
UNHCR is hiring a Canadian-national Junior Professional Officer as an Associate Emergency Preparedness Officer in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to coordinate emergency responses and strategic preparedness initiatives.
- Role
- Associate Emergency Preparedness Officer
- Organization
- UNHCR
- Location
- Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-07-18
The role
The Associate Emergency Preparedness Officer will support UNHCR operations in Ethiopia by coordinating emergency responses, developing preparedness tools, and conducting crisis horizon scanning. The incumbent will work closely with internal and external stakeholders to provide technical advice on contingency planning and ensure organizational commitments on protection and accountability are met. The role involves contributing to policy development, managing emergency risks, and may include short-term field deployments to humanitarian emergency situations. This position is part of the Junior Professional Officer (JPO) programme, open exclusively to Canadian nationals.
What you'll do
- Support country operations and Regional Bureaus with emergency preparedness, contingency planning, and response strategies.
- Contribute to global crisis horizon scanning and the development of emergency risk analysis tools.
- Liaise with internal and external stakeholders to maintain effective preparedness methodologies and situational awareness.
- Assist in updating emergency policies, tracking matrices, and drafting briefing notes for organizational leadership.
- Participate in short-term missions and potential deployments to humanitarian emergency field sites.
What it takes
- Canadian citizenship (required for this JPO programme position).
- Undergraduate degree in Humanitarian Aid, Development Studies, Law, Political Science, or International Relations.
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience with an undergraduate degree (or 2 years with a graduate degree).
- At least one year of experience in humanitarian field operations outside the home country is preferred.
- Strong understanding of the humanitarian-development nexus and protection frameworks.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Information regarding specific benefits is not provided in the posting; candidates should refer to UNHCR's standard JPO programme terms.
Frequently asked questions
Is this role remote or in-office?
This is an in-office position based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Who is eligible to apply for this position?
This position is advertised through the JPO Programme and is reserved exclusively for candidates with Canadian nationality.
What is the deadline to apply?
Applications must be submitted by July 18, 2026.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNHCR's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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