Associate External Relations Officer
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UNHCR
📍 Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa
Job Description
Description
and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.Desired Candidate Profile
The South Africa Multi‑Country Office (SAMCO) seeks a strategic and analytically strong Associate External Relations Officer (NOB) with deep expertise in humanitarian and development engagement and understanding across nine countries. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a solid understanding of SAMCO’s external relations priorities and the ability to design, implement, and adapt strategies that advance UNHCR’s mandate within complex and mixed‑migration contexts.The candidate must bring a proven track record in managing multifaceted external relations issues, including donor relations, partnerships with humanitarian, development and legal actors, communications, advocacy, and reporting. Strong political awareness of the regional humanitarian landscape—and the challenges and opportunities it presents—is essential. The role ...