Programme Officer
Quick answer
UNHCR is hiring a mid-level Programme Officer (HQ or field/regional bureau) to provide programmatic guidance and support with protection and solutions strategies. The role requires 6 years of relevant experience with an undergraduate degree, and the position pays a competitive salary.
- Role
- Programme Officer
- Organization
- UNHCR
- Location
- HQ, field/regional bureau
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Programme Officer will provide programmatic guidance and support with regard to the implementation of protection and solutions strategies within available resources. S/he will coordinate with other sections/units to ensure harmonized programmatic approaches at all levels and throughout the UNHCR Operations Management Cycle.
What you'll do
- Support in assessing and analysing the needs of forcibly displaced and stateless persons using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective as basis for planning.
- Provide support on programmatic aspects of developing multi-year protection and solutions strategies and annual plans with corresponding priorities taking into account corporate priorities.
- Support Results Based Management and programme capacity in light of evolving requirements, programming approaches and gaps.
What it takes
- 6 years relevant experience with an undergraduate degree; or 5 years relevant experience with a graduate degree; or 4 years relevant experience with a doctorate degree.
- Experience in programme management including familiarization with the OMC and sound knowledge Results Based-Management.
- Demonstrated experience in field operations, sound knowledge on the centrality of protection in programming, Joint Needs Assessments and the principles of targeting.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is this position located?
The Programme Officer can be based at HQ or a regional bureau.
What are the key qualifications required for this role?
Key qualifications include 6 years relevant experience with an undergraduate degree, and demonstrated experience in programme management including familiarization with the OMC and sound knowledge of Results Based-Management.
How much does this position pay?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
When should I apply for this role?
Applications are due by July 27, 2026.
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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