Senior Policy Officer(m/w/x)

Anforderungen

• 9 years experience with Undergraduate, 8 with Graduate, or 7 with Doctorate
• Degree in Public Policy, Law, International Relations, or relevant field
• Experience in international policy analysis and development
• Experience managing cross-cultural internal and external relationships
• Experience in drafting protection, advocacy, or partnership strategies
• Experience coordinating UN interventions in humanitarian contexts
• Solid experience in lobbying and advocacy with Governments
• Strong experience conducting research and drafting concept papers
• Professionalism, integrity, and respect for diversity
• Extensive experience with multilateral processes and GRF preparations
• Strong diplomatic skills and stakeholder management
• Deep understanding of GCR implementation and UNHCR mandate
• Ability to manage cross-functional teams across Divisions
• Experience engaging with refugees and refugee-led organizations
• Expertise in events management and multi-stakeholder engagement
• High level of organization and judgment
• Excellent drafting and interpersonal skills
• Desirable knowledge of French
• Negotiation, conflict resolution, and strategic planning skills

Aufgaben

• Coordinate guidance and strategic advice on protection policies
• Draft UNHCR positions on assigned protection and solutions issues
• Develop and evaluate regional political and social development information
• Provide accurate guidance on international instruments for displaced persons
• Represent the organization in inter-agency policy development processes
• Prepare strategies and public papers on thematic geographical areas
• Foster partnerships with governments, NGOs, and the private sector
• Draft policy papers for high-level regional and global events
• Coordinate oral and written briefings and background notes
• Review country-specific strategies to ensure regional alignment
• Conduct multi-functional protection review missions to the field
• Lead risk assessments and integrate risk management into decision-making
• Oversee strategic partnerships with faith leaders and academia
• Advance efforts toward meaningful refugee participation
• Formulate GCR advocacy efforts and strategic communication plans
• Manage multi-stakeholder processes during major global forums

Berufserfahrung

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