Assistant Development Officer

4 weeks ago

Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa Ananzi Full time

Job Description: The position of Assistant Development Officer reports to the Senior Development Officer of the Regional Bureau for Southern Africa. The incumbent is responsible for supporting the Senior Development Officer to provide strategic guidance, technical support, and oversight on the humanitarian-to-development nexus and engagement with development partners for 16 countries in the Southern Africa region (Angola, Botswana, Comoros, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Eswatini, Lesotho, Madagascar, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Seychelles, South Africa, the Republic of the Congo, Zambia, and Zimbabwe).

Responsibilities:

  1. Translate the strategic vision of the Bureau into action, aligning with the Global Compact on Refugees (GCR).
  2. Support the operationalization of the sustainable responses approach in operations across the region.
  3. Mobilize a wide range of stakeholders including the government, international finance institutions, multilateral development banks, and UN agencies.
  4. Enhance refugee inclusion into national systems and self-reliance while reducing the burden on host countries.
  5. Engage continuously with the government and other development actors to foster the inclusion of refugees in national development plans, systems, and services.

Desired Candidate Profile: The ideal candidate should have practical experience working with development actors and an understanding of economic growth, governance, fragility, and conflict. Familiarity with social protection, fragility, and climate change engagement is an asset. Excellent communication (including writing) and networking skills are necessary for internal coordination within UNHCR and external engagement with various actors in a multicultural setting. The ability to adapt these skills to different audiences and stakeholders is crucial. Adaptability is key, and the candidate should be a self-starter capable of navigating the complexities and challenges of working in a region with recurrent budget cuts.

Qualifications: Experience in a development organization or previous work with development partners, as well as quantitative skills, will be assets. The candidate should have an educational background in international development or economics. Required languages (expected overall ability is at least B2 level).

Living and Working Conditions: South Africa has nine provinces with varying sizes and characteristics. The living conditions in South Africa are generally very good, with housing and basic commodities readily available. However, crime continues to be of concern, exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic and power cuts.

Competencies: Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making, Managing performance, Organizational awareness, Political awareness, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaboration.

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