Chief of Technical Support Section(m/w/x)

Description

You will lead a multidisciplinary team of experts to deliver strategic technical guidance, ensuring the company's field operations provide sustainable, high-quality support for displaced persons.

Requirements

• •10–12 years relevant experience based on degree
• •Degree in Social/Political Sciences, Engineering, or relevant
• •10 years international humanitarian working experience
• •Experience in refugee field operations
• •Practical and problem-solving mindset
• •Knowledge of UNHCR technical sectors
• •Knowledge of UNHCR IDP role and IASC
• •Experience with international organisations
• •Proven experience in strategic planning
• •Experience in refugee and IDP settings
• •Field Operations Management skills
• •Management Planning skills
• •Resource Management skills
• •People Management skills
• •Partnership Development skills
• •Strategic Communication skills
• •Programme Management and reporting standards
• •Application of Financial Rules and Procedures
• •Knowledge of UNHCR Mandate and Priorities
• •Knowledge of Inter-agency Policies and Partnerships
• •Accountability
• •Communication skills
• •Organizational Awareness
• •Teamwork and Collaboration
• •Commitment to Continuous Learning
• •Client and Result Orientation
• •Empowering and Building Trust
• •Judgement and Decision Making
• •Leadership skills
• •Managing Performance
• •Managing Resources
• •Strategic Planning and Vision
• •Technological Awareness
• •Innovation and Creativity
• •Planning and Organizing
• •Leadership experience in managing teams
• •Extensive field operational experience
• •Substantial UNHCR experience and rules
• •Experience in emergency responses
• •Strong interpersonal and management skills
• •High degree of technical flexibility
• •Readiness for short-notice long-term missions

Tasks

• •Lead a multi-disciplinary team of technical experts
• •Provide strategic technical leadership and guidance
• •Ensure adherence to international technical standards
• •Develop operational policies for humanitarian responses
• •Oversee monitoring and quality assurance systems
• •Strengthen staff and partner operational capacity
• •Manage knowledge sharing and best practices
• •Coordinate with UN agencies and NGOs
• •Lead advocacy and strategic partnership efforts
• •Conduct field missions for emergency support
• •Support strategic planning and performance reporting
• •Coach staff and manage performance appraisals
• •Report on technical developments and risks
• •Integrate risk management into decision-making
• •Promote innovation and sustainable green responses
• •Ensure technical solutions benefit host communities