Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)A (least hardship)
Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Family
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeUNOPS LICA9
Target Start Date2025-08-24
Deadline for ApplicationsAugust 10, 2025
Terms of Referenceโข Extensive knowledge of the Egyptian legal system and structure, including the roles of key judicial entities such as the State Council, Public Prosecution and State Lawsuit Authority.
โข Strong background in legal analysis and policy drafting with ability to interpreter executive regulations and to prepare legal briefs to inform the Operations advocacy efforts
โข Previous engagement with governments counterparts and international organization to facilitate consultations and to foster partnerships between UNHCR and relevant national stakeholders in furtherance of refugee rights within the national asylum framework
โข Demonstrate knowledge of Egyptโs Asylum Law No.164 2024 and international refugee law and show technical experience with alignment of national legislation
โข High-level communication and training skills
โข Fluency in both written and spoken Arabic and English
Standard Job Description
Associate Partnership Officer
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
UNHCRโs mandated responsibility for finding solutions to refugee situations has long required stronger cooperation with a variety of partners and the inclusion of persons of concern (PoC) within national strategies and the SDGs.
Due to a variety of factors, including the changing nature of conflicts over the last decades, the proportion of refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) in protracted displacement situations continues to be very high, while the overall number of people who have access to durable solutions remains marginal. At the same time, most forcibly displaced persons can be found in developing countries, and more often than not in marginalized and lagging regions within these countries, i.e. with high levels of poverty and fragility, often affected by or bordering conflict-areas.
These elements have driven the realization that humanitarian assistance alone is ill-suited to address the needs of forcibly displaced populations and host communities in protracted situations in a sustainable manner, i.e. to reduce aid dependency by fostering socio-economic inclusion and self-reliance of forcibly displaced people. In line with the commitments made by the international community at the World Humanitarian Summit, among others, broadening and strengthening UNHCRโs engagement with development actors and national governments is a key objective of the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR).
The GCR frames a new approach towards a more predictable and equitable responsibility-sharing. In line with the GCR, UNHCR therefore engages a wider range of stakeholders, including governmental, non-governmental, faithโbased and other non-traditional partnerships to enable more comprehensive responses to refugees and other displacement situations.
The Division of Resilience and Solutions (DRS), supports this approach, among other things by engaging with development partners, including Multilateral Development Banks (MDB), to pursue positive outcomes for refugees, IDPs and stateless people in the areas of resilience and solutions, developing policies, approaches and tools in support of development-oriented interventions with lasting measurable impact, and coordinating the production of analytical research that advances the understanding, management and eventually resolution of specific country-level displacement situations.
Within the context outlined above and under the supervision of the (Senior) Partnerships Officer - the role of the Associate Partnerships Officer is to - support UNHCR's engagement and cooperation with Multilateral Development Banks (MDB).
It is anticipated that these partnerships will grow in significance in future years due to the greater importance attached to addressing protracted displacement situations from a development angle, in line with the Leaving No One Behind principle underpinning the Agenda 2030. The role the Associate Partnership Officer will be pivotal in identifying opportunities for developing effective partnerships with MDBs, managing these partnerships, promoting UNHCRโs objectives and strategies with these partners, and ensuring that PoC are considered in their planning, programming, and policy work.
In close collaboration with RB, the Associate Partnerships Officer will furthermore support country operations in their engagement and collaboration with MDBs.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCRโs core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
Duties
Contribute to conduct research, analysis and advise accordingly the operation(s) on identifying partners that can engage with long-term political, economic, and social planning that will define the opportunities for inclusion of PoC to UNHCR as well as more sustainable and whole-of-society approaches to refugee and stateless protection and solutions management.
Support the collaboration with MDBs, with a strong focus on the African Development Bank, Asian Development Bank, Inter-American Development Bank and World Bank Group (support and backup).
Assist in monitoring country-level engagement and engagement opportunities and keep abreast of an engagement plan for MDBs.
Participate in ensuring relevant MDBs are provided relevant knowledge and data to influence their planning, programming, and advocacy around resilience for and inclusion of UNHCR PoC.
Participate in managing the networks with MDBs, through joint activities including the implementation of joint research and analysis, capacity building, knowledge dissemination, the organization of joint external events and facilitation of staff exchange initiatives, to engage them in pledging processes, and policy dialogues with host governments on institutional arrangements, sectors, locations, and programme content of consequence to UNHCR and PoC.
Assist in the management of the Community of Practice on Development Partnerships and Comprehensive Responses, supporting the sharing of knowledge and experience between UNHCR and development actors and across UNHCR operations globally by documenting and disseminating good practices.
Support requests for background notes, talking points, briefing materials to support UNHCRโs engagement with MDBs and in the humanitarian-development nexus.
Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum QualificationsEducation & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P2/NOB - 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree
Field(s) of Education
Public Policy; Public Administration; Law;
International Relations; Political Science; Social Sciences;
Development; or other relevant field.
Certificates and/or Licenses
Not specified.
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
At least 3 years of relevant work experience in international context, preferably including experience in field operations. Experience in working a variety of internal and external relationships in a cross-cultural professional environment.
Desirable
Experience in supporting of UN interventions with other actors, in a refugee, humanitarian or development context. Experience in lobbying and advocacy with Government and other institutions. Experience in primary data collection, quantitative research methods and results-based management.
Functional Skills
*MG-Partnership Development
*SO-Critical Thinking and Problem Solving
*SO-Networking
*UN-Policy Advocacy in UNHCR
PG-Results-Based Management
* CO-Drafting and Documentation
PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
Competency RequirementsAll jobs at UNHCR require six core competencies and may also require managerial competencies and/or cross-functional competencies. The six core competencies are listed below.
Core Competencies
Accountability
Communication
Organizational Awareness
Teamwork & Collaboration
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Client & Result Orientation
Managerial Competencies
Empowering and Building Trust
Judgement and Decision Making
Cross-Functional Competencies
Analytical Thinking
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Political Awareness
All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination, and abuse of power.
As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.
This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
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Desired Languages
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Additional Qualifications
SkillsCO-Drafting and Documentation, MG-Partnership Development, PG-Results-Based Management, PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework, SO-Critical Thinking and problem solving, SO-Networking, UN-Policy Advocacy in UNHCR
EducationBachelor of Arts: Development Studies, Bachelor of Arts: International Relations, Bachelor of Arts: Law, Bachelor of Arts: Political Science, Bachelor of Arts: Public Administration, Bachelor of Arts: Public Policy, Bachelor of Arts: Social Science
Certifications
Work Experience
Other informationThis position doesn't require a functional clearance
RemoteNo