The Operation of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Ukraine invites qualified candidates to apply for positions within the following categories.
UNHCR is guided by the principles of humanity, impartiality, neutrality and independence in its response to humanitarian crises, whether caused by conflict, violence or natural disaster. UNHCR staff is obliged to refrain from any sort of sexual exploitation and absue.
CALL OF INTEREST FOR DIVERSE PROFILES (UZHHOROD)
UNHCR is looking for candidates to work on protection and durable solutions for displaced persons in Zakarpatska Oblast. The United Nations is looking for lawyers, social workers, psychologists or other humanities careers, with experience in working with affected and displaced populations to engage in Community Based projects in Uzhgorod. We are also looking for qualified professionals with higher education with experience in integration of vulnerable populations through livelihoods, employment and social protection. If you are interested in a career opportunity in the United Nations and, in particular, UNHCR, we invite you to fill out a Personal History Form and send it to [email protected] specifying in the subject the position you are interested in: “Community Based Uzhgorod” or “Durable Solutions Uzhgorod”. We will be grateful for sharing the information!
CALL OF INTEREST FOR CANDIDACY APPLICATION FOR SHELTER ASSOCIATES WITH UNHCR
UNHCR is currently looking for engineers and experienced practical architects to work as Shelter Associates on reconstruction projects as well as Shelter Cluster Coordination, based at our offices in Vinnytsia, Dnipro and Kyiv.
We are searching for university qualified professionals, who would like to take up a new challenge and a chance to contribute to the re-building of Ukraine. If you are interested in starting a new career with the United Nations and UNHCR, we encourage you to send your Personal History Form to [email protected], indicating your location preference.
National Professional Officers
National Professional Officers (NPOs) are locally employed to perform functions that require national knowledge and experience. NPOs must hold Ukrainian citizenship and have substantial knowledge of local conditions. They may only be assigned to a position within Ukraine.
General Service Staff
General Service (GS) Staff are recruited locally, in the duty station where the vacancy arises. Candidates must be Ukrainian citizens and should meet all established criteria. The work carried out by General Service staff supports the functioning of the Organization and is typically administrative, operational, or technical in nature.
Affiliate Workforce
The Affiliate Workforce comprises of persons working for UNHCR under different contracts, ie United Nations Volunteers (UNVs), UNOPS Individual Contractor, UNHCR Individual Contractors and Consultants.
Internships
UNHCR provides a limited number of internship opportunities for recent graduates and young professionals to acquire experience in the work of the agency. After successful termination of the Internship, interns will be presented with a letter of reference covering the period of the internship and a certificate. Please note that internships at UNHCR Representation in Ukraine are paid.
Apply for international positions at UNHCR here http://www.unhcr.org/careers .
Download Form P11 here
Download Form P11 Supplementary Sheet here