Associate Development Officer

The Office of the UNHCR was established on 14 December 1950 by the UN General Assembly. The agency is mandated to lead and coordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally, or to resettle in a third country (www. unhcr. org).

Under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative for Operations, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: The UNV Associate Development Officer will support UNHCR Cameroon’s efforts to strengthen development-oriented responses to forced displacement, with a focus on inclusion, resilience, and durable solutions. ResponsibilitiesSupporting Inclusive Multi-Stakeholder, Multi-Year Planning (20%) Contribute to the development of multi-year, multi-partner protection and solutions strategies. Advise on long-term trends to enhance opportunities for solutions, resilience, and inclusion of persons of concern.

Facilitate the integration of these strategies into national and local development plans, leveraging the roles and resources of host governments and development actors. Strengthening and Managing Development Partnerships (20%) Identify and pursue opportunities arising from government and partner pledges to support development and resilience. Provide technical support in building and maintaining relationships with development cooperation agencies and peacebuilding actors. Ensure the inclusion of refugee and displacement-related concerns in development programming. Support engagement with the World Bank Group, African Development Bank, and other multilateral development banks to influence policy and programming.

Support for Evidence-Based Planning (40%) Provide relevant data and analysis to development actors for planning, programming, and advocacy. Contribute to analytical work that strengthens the evidence base for development responses to forced displacement. Collaborate with government institutions, development partners, civil society, and the private sector to design and implement monitoring systems that track progress toward inclusion and resilience goals. Strengthening Humanitarian–Development–Peace Nexus Efforts (20%) Liaise with the UN Resident Coordinator’s Office to ensure UNHCR’s active participation in Nexus coordination mechanisms.

Monitor the inclusion of refugee and displacement needs in the planning and programming of UN agencies and development partners. Support resource mobilization efforts for climate-sensitive and protection-focused activities that align with Nexus priorities in convergence areas, particularly in the East and Far North regions. QualificationsBachelor's degree in Development Economics; Development Studies; Socio-economic Development; International Relations; Political Science; Law. Area of education/degree in: Development Economics; Development Studies; Socio-economic Development; International Relations; Political Science; Law. Minimum experience:

3 yearsRequired SkillsThe ideal candidate will bring at least three years of experience in a large international development institution, including one year in field operations. Practical experience in development programming, particularly in areas such as economic growth, governance, fragility, and conflict, is essential. Expertise in social protection, local governance, community development, or private sector outreach is highly desirable. Familiarity with technical sectors such as education, WASH, health, or energy, and knowledge of the governance structures of multilateral development banks or bilateral development agencies, is a strong asset. Preferred SkillsArea(s) of expertise: Economics and finance, Legal affairs, Development programmesLanguages: English:

Fluent, Required; French: Working knowledge, DesirableThis assignment is funded by the Government of Korea and therefore specific criteria apply: Candidates must be Korean nationals. Candidates must be 27 years of age at the time of application. Candidates who have already served as UN Volunteer Specialist funded by the Government of Korea are not eligible to apply (former UN University and UN Youth Volunteers are eligible). Serving UN Volunteers will not be considered for other UN Volunteer assignments until they reach three (3) months before the End of Contract date of their current UN Volunteer assignment.

This provision applies equally to first and subsequent contracts. Candidates may apply to a maximum of three assignments and indicate the order of preference in the ‘Additional remarks’ field when filling in the application form. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. The selection will be done by the UN Host Entity at the level of the country of assignment. Pay range and compensation package+++ UN Volunteer entitlement calculator: https: //app. unv. org/calculator +++APPLICATION DEADLINE: 20 August 2025