Lediga jobb UNHCR i Stockholm

Operational Context
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency is a global organization protecting people forced to flee their homes because of conflict and persecution. We work in over 130 countries, helping millions of people with life-saving support, safeguarding fundamental human rights, and helping them build a better future (see www.unhcr.org).
Since 24 February 2022 Estonia has received a significant number of refugees from Ukraine and is offering remarkable reception and support to them. As of April 2023, approximately 45,000 refugees from Ukraine have been registered for temporary protection in Estonia and more refugees continue to arrive. To complement the government-led response, UNHCR has increased resources for engagement in coordination, child protection, capacity development for the prevention of trafficking and mental health support, provision of legal aid, and strengthening of communication with communities. Despite the whole-of-society response, refugees still face challenges to be able to fully support themselves and their families while government support measures are being stretched to their limits. Therefore, Estonia has been included in the 2023 Regional Response Plan for the Ukraine situation.

Organizational setting and Responsibilities
UNHCR currently has temporary presence in Estonia and covers the country through the UNHCR Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries located in Stockholm, Sweden. UNHCR assists asylum-seekers, refugees, and stateless persons through partnerships with non-governmental organizations (NGO).
The Assistant Protection Officer will be based in Tallinn and report to the Associate Legal Officer. The incumbent is expected to provide functional and administrative support to the Office on protection related issues, analysis of the situation of asylum-seekers and refugees, assist in analyzing national legislation and practice, protection monitoring, individual cases, organization of capacity development activities, and reporting.
The Assistant Protection Officer will support the Office with a range of protection activities to strengthen the reception system and improve communication with communities with particular attention to persons with specific needs. In this regard, the Assistant Protection Officer will conduct regular field visits to the border, reception, accommodation, and registration sites, organize needs/participatory assessments, meet and communicate with asylum-seekers, refugees, and stateless persons, and support with other protection activities. To ensure the involvement of persons that UNHCR serves in decision-making that affect them, the incumbent will need to build and maintain effective interfaces with refugee communities, local authorities and NGO partners.
The incumbent may liaise externally with local authorities and partners on correspondence and/or protection issues as guided by the supervisor, the Associate Legal Officer.
Minimum Qualifications: 1-year relevant experience with undergraduate degree; or no experience with graduate or doctorate degree.
Field(s) of Education: Law, International Law, Political Sciences, or other relevant field.
Language requirements: Fluency in Estonian and English is essential. Knowledge of Russian, Ukrainian, and/or other UN languages is an asset.
Knowledge of International Refugee and Human Right Law and ability to apply the relevant legal principles is an asset.
. No late applications will be accepted.
. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for an interview.
. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).
. The applicant should be a citizen of Estonia at the time of applying for the position. Visa mindre

UNHCR Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries is hiring an Associate Communications Officer for the office in Stockholm, Sweden. Deadline for application is 8 May.
The full job listing is found on UNHCR's Career Portal (JobID 35304).
Applications must be submitted through UNHCR's Career Portal.

Nature of the Position:
The Communications unit in UNHCR's Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries (RNB) is managing UNHCR's external communication in the region. This includes media engagements, reactive and proactive, production of advocacy-related content such as press releases and news statements as well as more human-interest content in the form of stories, videos and other digital approaches.
The unit is also managing the office's social media and 9 webpages, is involved in organizing events and public UNHCR participation, and lastly, the unit is increasingly working closely with the External Relations unit and other UNHCR entities on donor visibility content, highlighting the impact of funding coming from the strong donor governments in the region. The Communications unit works closely with the rest of the office in generally ensuring UNHCR's voice, branding and presence in the region, while also liaising and networking with a wide range of partners and stakeholders on messaging, external communication and events.
The role of the Associate Communications Officer, Swedish NOB, will be to strengthen UNHCR RNB's presence in Swedish media, by assuming the role of official spokesperson, building media networks, working proactively with media/journalists. The person will be highly involved in content production, stretching from press releases to human-interest videos as well as developing new approaches and content platforms for Sweden and the entire region.
The person will also be contributing to the increasing work of providing visibility for UNHCR funding and communicating the impact of the support to the larger population, not only in Sweden but in other big donor countries in the region. Lastly, the person will play a central role in liaising with and strengthening the network with relevant Swedish counterparts, when it comes to public information and external communication.
The post requires a solid communication or journalistic background, with experience in drafting content for different target groups and purposes - and often under time constraint - as well as being comfortable giving interviews, including on radio/tv, and speaking publicly.

Living and Working Conditions:
The post is based at UNHCR's multi-country office in Stockholm, Sweden, the Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries.
The post requires some flexibility with regard to working hours, as media requests can come outside of official working hours, and as deadlines are
tight and workload in general considerable.

Language requirements:
English and Swedish. As the position is a NOB in Sweden, a fluency in Swedish, spoken and written, is required. Knowledge of other Nordic languages is an advantage.

For any questions on this position, please reach out to Elisabeth Haslund, Head of Communications & External Relations, UNHCR RNB, haslund@unhcr.org Visa mindre

Senior Human Resources Assistant - G5 level

UNHCR Representation - Stockholm

The UNHCR Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries, based in Stockholm, Sweden, is looking for a dynamic, flexible and proactive colleague with good communication and organizational skills and with a developed sense of service. The Senior Human Resources Assistant should be able to quickly adapt to new working environment and be a good team-player. The position is in the Local Staff category.

The role of this position is to provide HR and travel administrative support services to staff in the office. The incumbent is expected to organise and prioritize the work independently and carry out all duties with discretion based on direction from the Administrative Unit. The job also entails regular communication regarding HR and travel matters which requires a positive, knowledgeable solution oriented and service minded approach.

UNHCR offers work in an interesting international office environment with a wide variety of tasks conducted both independently and together with other members of the Office team.


Description of tasks:

- Assist in the recruitment, assignment, reassignment and separation of local service staff. Prepare documents for the interview panel for the recruitment of local staff.

- Process local staff members' contracts, entitlements and benefits in accordance with Staff Rules and established HR procedures.

- Advise staff members on their rights, obligations, benefits and entitlements.

- Maintain personnel records in the office, including maintenance of the attendance, overtime and leave records.

- Initiate calculations for payments related to personnel issues such as settlement of travel claims, overtime claims.

- Initiate routine correspondence on HR matters for the authorizing officer's approval.

- Create and processes Travel Authorization, Travel Advances and Travel Claims in accordance with the relevant administrative rules and regulations.

- Advise and assist staff on their travel entitlements, needed documentation and matters pertaining to travel as per operating administrative instructions and procedures.

- Payment of travel related services procured.

For detailed information regarding duties, responsibilities and qualifications, click: https://public.msrp.unhcr.org/psc/RAHRPRDX/EMPLOYEE/HR/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&SiteID=2#_ga=2.25165426.990856769.1623060478-1450390487.1572276562

Application
All applications are submitted online with a letter of interest, through the UNHCR website, www.unhcr.org, or
https://public.msrp.unhcr.org/psc/RAHRPRDX/EMPLOYEE/HR/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&SiteID=2#_ga=2.25165426.990856769.1623060478-1450390487.1572276562

Search by Job Opening Number ID 27524, Senior HR Associate. For technical issues, please contact savagek@unhcr.org

NOTE: Swedish work permit is required at the time of applying. Visa mindre

Senior Human Resources Assistant - G5 level

UNHCR Representation - Stockholm

The UNHCR Representation for the Nordic and Baltic Countries, based in Stockholm, Sweden, is looking for a dynamic, flexible and proactive colleague with good communication and organizational skills and with a developed sense of service. The Senior Human Resources Assistant should be able to quickly adapt to new working environment and be a good team-player. The position is in the Local Staff category.

The role of this position is to provide HR and travel administrative support services to staff in the office. The incumbent is expected to organise and prioritize the work independently and carry out all duties with discretion based on direction from the Administrative Unit. The job also entails regular communication regarding HR and travel matters which requires a positive, knowledgeable solution oriented and service minded approach.

UNHCR offers work in an interesting international office environment with a wide variety of tasks conducted both independently and together with other members of the Office team.


Description of tasks:

- Assist in the recruitment, assignment, reassignment and separation of local service staff. Prepare documents for the interview panel for the recruitment of local staff.

- Process local staff members' contracts, entitlements and benefits in accordance with Staff Rules and established HR procedures.

- Advise staff members on their rights, obligations, benefits and entitlements.

- Maintain personnel records in the office, including maintenance of the attendance, overtime and leave records.

- Initiate calculations for payments related to personnel issues such as settlement of travel claims, overtime claims.

- Initiate routine correspondence on HR matters for the authorizing officer's approval.

- Create and processes Travel Authorization, Travel Advances and Travel Claims in accordance with the relevant administrative rules and regulations.

- Advise and assist staff on their travel entitlements, needed documentation and matters pertaining to travel as per operating administrative instructions and procedures.

- Payment of travel related services procured.

For detailed information regarding duties, responsibilities and qualifications, click: https://public.msrp.unhcr.org/psc/RAHRPRDX/EMPLOYEE/HR/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&SiteID=2#_ga=2.25165426.990856769.1623060478-1450390487.1572276562

Application
All applications are submitted online with a letter of interest, through the UNHCR website, www.unhcr.org, or
https://public.msrp.unhcr.org/psc/RAHRPRDX/EMPLOYEE/HR/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?FOCUS=Applicant&SiteID=2#_ga=2.25165426.990856769.1623060478-1450390487.1572276562

Search by Job Opening Number ID 27524, Senior HR Associate. For technical issues, please contact savagek@unhcr.org

NOTE: Swedish work permit is required at the time of applying. Visa mindre

UNHCR RNE is hiring a consultant with expertise in the areas of prevention and reduction of statelessness, and the protection of stateless persons.
22.07.2020

1. General Background:
In November 2014, UNHCR launched a Global Campaign to End Statelessness in 10 Years. The name of the Campaign is #IBelong, and its strategy is set out in a Global Action Plan, which contains 10 actions that need to be taken to end statelessness. During a High-Level event on Statelessness in October 2019, countries made pledges towards achieving the goals of the Global campaign to end Statelessness by 2024.
Within the framework of the Global Campaign, the UNHCR Representation for Northern Europe (UNHCR RNE) has conducted Mappings of Statelessness in the countries in the region and developed accompanying National Action Plans (NAPs). The mappings analyse the respective countries' national legal frameworks, practices and institutional capacities vis-à-vis the standards set out in the 1954 Convention relating to the Status of Stateless Persons and in the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness.

2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment:
To assist UNHCR in supporting the respective governments and the national actors in addressing the gaps identified, and implementing recommendations contained in the in the mappings and the pledges made by States in October 2019, UNHCR RNE is hiring a consultant with expertise in the areas of prevention and reduction of statelessness, and the protection of stateless persons.
The consultant will work under the direct supervision of the Deputy Representative and assist UNHCR RNE with formulating advocacy messages and providing technical advice to the national actors in the region on the legal standards in these areas, and their application at national level. The consultant will also facilitate trainings on specific aspects of statelessness, such as the determination of statelessness and the prevention of childhood statelessness. The consultant will moreover assist UNHCR RNE in expanding and strengthening its network of partners in this area and contribute to other activities aimed at supporting the implementation of recommendations and the 2019 pledges on ending statelessness in the Northern Europe countries.

3. Location and duration of the consultancy:
The duration of the consultancy is from 1 September to 31 December 2020. There is a possibility that the contract may be further extended. The consultant will be based at the UNHCR RNE in Stockholm.

4. Qualifications and experience:
a. Education
University degree in law, with specialization in international law, including a focus on international human rights law, and preferably the legal standards pertaining to nationality, the prevention and reduction of statelessness, and the protection of stateless persons.
b. Work Experience
At least four years of relevant professional experience, including on nationality and statelessness issues, or 2 years and a post-graduate university degree.
c. Key Competencies
- Knowledge of/familiarity with UNHCR's policies related to statelessness
- Sound knowledge of the international, and preferably also the European practice and legal standards pertaining to nationality, the prevention and reduction of statelessness, and protection of stateless persons;
- Excellent legal research, analytical and drafting skills;
- Good oral communications and advocacy skills;
- Excellent knowledge of English is essential, working knowledge of another UN and Scandinavian language is an asset;

5. Applications and questions concerning the consultancy:
Candidates with the requisite qualifications are requested to submit their motivation letters and a CV to Kristina Savage (savagek@unhcr.org) by 16 August 2020.
Questions concerning the consultancy can be sent in writing to the UNHCR Representation for Northern Europe (SWEST@unhcr.org). Visa mindre

The UNHCR Representation for Northern Europe based in Stockholm is looking for a dynamic, flexible and proactive person to take up the position as Senior Durable Solutions Associate. In the context of UNHCR's mandate to provide international protection and, together with Governments, seek durable solutions for refugees, the Office is engaged in advocating for and supporting the development of quality asylum and integration laws, policies, and practices in the five Nordic countries: Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and in the three Baltic Countries: Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, covered by the Office.

The role of the Durable Solution Associate is to support the implementation of UNHCR´s work in the area of solutions with focus on measures to further the socio-economic integration of refugees into host societies and support on-going resettlement and complementary pathways programmes. The work involves undertaking research and providing policy and technical advice, guidance and training on local integration, resettlement and complementary pathways. This work is carried out under the supervision of the Integration Officer and in close partnership with staff and partners.

UNHCR's role and added value in the area of integration and legal pathways in Northern Europe is mainly as a convener and facilitator of exchanges. The focus is on expanding the scope of activities from traditional/existing integration areas to bringing inclusion, social cohesion and community-based approaches and stronger refugee involvement into improved policy implementation within municipalities, in communities and at workplaces.

The Senior Durable Solutions Associate will, together with UNHCR country focal points and senior management, support the establishment of new partnerships and contribute to facilitating discussions on durable solutions with refugees, local authorities, civil society, government, private sector and NGOs to further welcoming and inclusive societies and access to resettlement and complementary pathways.

Fostering initiatives designed to strengthen the involvement of refugees and their hosts communities in the design and implementation of solutions strategies is a critical element of the work.
The job requires direct contact with refugees, municipalities and civil society partners involved in assessing needs and evaluating responses while considering aspects of age, gender and diversity.
UNHCR offers work in an interesting international office environment with a wide variety of tasks conducted both independently and together with other members of the Office team.
The position is in the Local Staff category at the G-7 level.


Description of main areas of responsibility:
.Monitor developments and gather, analyse and disseminate information on durable solutions policies and practices to support UNHCR's advocacy and work to strengthen integration, resettlement and voluntary repatriation.
.Under guidance of the Integration Officer maintain external communication with relevant counterparts (incl. follow-up on individual cases, ensuring up-dating of country practices/regulations).
.Collect good practices on integration, resettlement and voluntary repatriation from Northern Europe for advocacy and communication purposes.
.In close coordination with the Resettlement Service at HQs, Europe Bureau and the Stockholm Office, monitor the annual resettlement quota allocations and policy developments in the Northern European countries related to resettlement and complementary pathway programmes.
.Prepare statistical and ad-hoc reports to ensure accurate information is available and shared with relevant offices and partners.
Standard Job Description for this type of position: https://www.unhcr.org/neu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2020/01/G7-Senior-Durable-Solutions-Associate-000535-Aug-2012-6.docx

Qualifications and Professional experience:
.Completed Secondary Education in Humanities, law, politics or equivalent, with advanced training/certification in a related field
.Minimum 11 years of relevant work experience
.Previous experience in working on resettlement, voluntary repatriation and integration in the European/EU context, would be essential
.Demonstrated excellent drafting skills
.Excellent communication and networking skills
.Experience in training capacity building
.Good analytical and research skills
.Fluency in English and in one or more Scandinavian and/or Baltic languages is essential

Send your application to: UNHCR, Sveavägen 166, 113 46 Stockholm, SWEDEN or by email to salakaia@unhcr.org

Mark your application "DS ASSOC". Applications must be submitted in English with a personal motivation letter, CV and a P11 form available here: https://www.unhcr.org/recruit/UNHCR_Personal_History_Form.docm

IMPORTANT: The position is only open to persons with permanent work permit in Sweden.

For more information: Please contact swest@unhcr.org Visa mindre

The UNHCR Representation for Northern Europe based in Stockholm is looking for a dynamic, flexible and proactive person to take up the position as External Relations Associate. The Office is engaged with maintaining close contact with Governments interlocutors, civil society, non-governmental organisations and refugees in the five Nordic countries - Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and in the three Baltic Countries - Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania, on matters relating to UNHCR´s work and mandate in providing international protection and seeking durable solutions to the situation of the world´s refugees, internally displaced and stateless persons.

The role of the External Relations Associate is to contribute to the work on external relations under the direct supervision of the Senior External Relations Associate. The work involves maintaining close contact and liaising with Government counterparts in the countries covered by the Office, especially with regards to UNHCR´s worldwide activities. All countries provide important levels of financial assistance to UNHCR as well as political support for upholding the mandate of UNHCR. Officials from the countries regularly meet with UNHCR and the Office also provides our governmental interlocutors with updated information on UNHCR´s activities and facilitates missions by senior UNHCR staff to capitals. The work also involves coordinating, attending and preparing meetings and events of relevance to UNHCR´s work.

The position requires advanced level of English drafting skills and the ability to prioritize tasks as well as to organize work independently. This position works in close cooperation with a team of 20+ colleagues involved in Communications, PI and Protection matters. Ability to quickly adapt to changing situations and working in teams are therefore important attributes for the candidate.

The position is in the Local Staff category at the G-6 level.

UNHCR offers work in an interesting international office environment with a wide variety of tasks conducted both independently and together with other members of the Office team.

Areas of responsibility:
-Assist in keeping the office informed of regional and national developments which may have a political or financial impact on support for UNHCR´s worldwide activities.
-Assist the office in maintaining an open and supportive dialogue with Ministries of Foreign Affairs, Ministries for International Development, development agencies and international/national organisations to promote general interest and understanding of global refugee issues and UNHCR´s activities worldwide.
-Assist in maintain an overview of key developments within the area of forced displacement and humanitarian operations, including the UN, humanitarian reform and institutional developments.
-Assist in preparing comprehensive and accurate information and talking points for all bilateral meetings, missions and briefings involving Government entities and officials with regards to their global engagement with UNHCR activities.
-Assist in planning and organizing high level UNHCR missions, conferences and other activities to promote a better understanding of UNHCR's mandate, activities and global funding situation and to mobilize political and financial support.
-Assist in planning and implementing the preparation of donor visibility material using a range of media, including print, video, and web-stories and disseminates the material using a variety of channels including twitter, website, articles in newspapers and magazines, etc.
-Perform other related duties as required

Standard Job Description for this type of position is available here: https://www.unhcr.org/neu/wp-content/uploads/sites/15/2020/01/G6-External-Relations-Associate-000226-Dec-2013-1.docx

Qualifications and Professional experience:
-Completion of Secondary education with post-secondary training in Social Science, Journalism, Communication or other related fields.
-Excellent drafting skills.
-Minimum 6 years of relevant experience.
-Fluency in English and one or several Scandinavian language/s.

Send your application to: UNHCR, Sveavägen 166, 113 46 Stockholm, SWEDEN or by email to salakaia@unhcr.org

Mark your application "ER ASSOC". Applications must be submitted in English with a personal motivation letter, a CV and a P11 form available here: https://www.unhcr.org/recruit/UNHCR_Personal_History_Form.docm

IMPORTANT: The position is only open to persons with permanent work permit in Sweden.

For more information: Please contact swest@unhcr.org Visa mindre

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organisation dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people. Every year, millions of women, men and children are forced to flee their homes to escape conflict and persecution.

The UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe is responsible for eight countries: Denmark, Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, Norway and Sweden. Within the Protection Unit at the Regional Representation for Northern Europe, this Associate Legal Officer (National Officer) position covers Sweden and is based at the UNHCR Office in Stockholm, Sweden.

The main roles of the UNHCR Regional Representation for Northern Europe are to:
. support governments in their implementation of European and international legal standards related to asylum and statelessness,
. monitor that asylum-seekers have access to countries in the region and are able to apply for protection,
. support the national asylum authorities to develop fair, efficient, and high quality asylum procedures,
. advise governments, partners, and stakeholders on ways in which refugees can be helped to integrate into countries in the region,
. advocate for governments to find a solution to the situation of stateless persons within their borders,
. ensure that all persons of concern to UNHCR enjoy access to rights, by taking into account age, gender, and diversity, and for governments, partners, and stakeholders in the region to encourage and facilitate the active participation of persons of concern,
. raise awareness of the plight of the millions of refugees around the world and to place refugee and asylum issues on the agenda,
. mobilize financial and other support for the work of UNHCR worldwide.

The Associate Legal Officer is relied upon by the Office to support and coordinate quality, timely and effective protection responses to the needs of populations of concern. Another important function of the position is to ensure that persons of concern are involved with the Office in making decisions that affect them, whether in accessing their rights or in identifying appropriate solutions to their problems. To achieve this, the incumbent will need to build and maintain effective interfaces with communities of concern, authorities, protection and assistance partners as well as a broader network of stakeholders who can contribute to enhancing protection.

Accountability (key results that will be achieved):
- Promotion of protection principles and international law as relevant to persons of concern is undertaken.
- Assistance is provided in preparing legal advice and guidance.

Areas of responsibility are:
- Monitor the development of law and doctrine.
- Contribute to advocacy towards proper interpretation of law and doctrine as well as in the development of standards of protection.
- Assist in the preparation of legal advice and drafting of position papers and guidelines on pertinent legal and operational issues.
- Consistently apply international and national law and UNHCR policies and standards.
- Provide inputs to the formulation of protection strategies.
- Liaise with DIP, Division and Bureau work units and external actors to enhance awareness of protection principles.

Qualifications and Professional experience:

- University degree in law, preferably with focus on human rights, refugee law and/or international humanitarian law.
- At least 4 years (2 years with Advanced University degree) of related professional experience.
- Excellent legal research, analytical and drafting skills.
- Excellent knowledge of English and Swedish.

For more information: Please contact swest@unhcr.org

IMPORTANT: The applicant must be a Swedish National. Submit your application in ENGLISH, personal letter, CV, copies of diplomas/certificates AND P11 form available at www.unhcr-northerneurope.org. Only short-listed will be contacted. Please note testing of shortlisted candidates is obligatory. Visa mindre