Senior Policy Officer(m/w/x)

Description

You will drive regional protection strategies by providing expert policy advice and fostering global partnerships. Your day-to-day involves coordinating complex responses and leading a dedicated team.

Requirements

• •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
• •Management of cross-cultural internal and external relationships
• •Experience drafting protection strategies and advocacy materials
• •Coordination of UN interventions in humanitarian contexts
• •Solid experience in lobbying and government advocacy
• •Strong experience in research and concept papers
• •Commitment to safe and inclusive working environments
• •Proactivity in preventing and responding to misconduct
• •Extensive experience with multilateral processes and refugee protection
• •Deep understanding of GCR implementation modalities
• •Ability to manage cross-functional teams across divisions
• •Understanding of UNHCR mandate and internal procedures
• •Expertise in sustainable responses and multi-stakeholder engagement
• •Excellent drafting, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
• •Accountability and analytical thinking
• •Leadership and strategic planning skills

Tasks

• •Coordinate guidance and strategic advice on protection policies
• •Draft UNHCR positions on assigned protection and solutions issues
• •Interpret international instruments for forcibly displaced and stateless persons
• •Develop and evaluate regional political and social development information
• •Represent the organization in inter-agency policy development processes
• •Prepare strategies and public papers on thematic areas
• •Foster partnerships with governments and the private sector
• •Draft policy papers for high-level regional events
• •Prepare oral briefings and written talking points
• •Align country-specific strategies with regional and corporate priorities
• •Review operations plans and conduct field missions
• •Lead risk assessments and integrate risk management into decisions
• •Oversee Global Compact on Refugees implementation and pledging frameworks
• •Coordinate multi-stakeholder processes for high-level global dialogues
• •Supervise a small unit and manage team resources

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