Repatriation Assistant
Quick answer
UNHCR is hiring a Repatriation Assistant in Stockholm, Sweden (with travel required) to provide counseling and support for voluntary repatriation programs.
- Role
- Repatriation Assistant
- Organization
- UNHCR
- Location
- Stockholm, Sweden (with travel required)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-07-16
The role
The Repatriation Assistant (or Counsellor) role at UNHCR involves assisting and counseling refugees regarding voluntary repatriation programs. The position requires providing accurate information, managing documentation, and ensuring safe and dignified returns for individuals in Sweden. It involves both individual counseling sessions and community-based awareness activities.
What you'll do
- Interview candidates for voluntary repatriation and ensure informed decisions
- Prepare documentation and manage grant application procedures
- Provide logistics and administrative support for border-crossings
- Conduct data entry into relevant databases
- Assess individual cases to identify vulnerabilities and protection risks
- Support awareness-raising activities in various locations
What it takes
- High School Diploma or Bachelor's degree
- Strong communication and social skills
- Knowledge of English and Swedish (B2 level)
- Experience in psychosocial support is an asset
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Experience with forcibly displaced people is an asset
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Staff development through learning and training opportunities.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The role is based in Stockholm, Sweden, but requires flexibility for travel within the Sweden country area.
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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