UNHCR Senior Resettlement Assistant Jobs Ethiopia 2025 – NGO Jobs in Ethiopia

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees has announced a new and exciting career opportunity for job seekers in Ethiopia. They are currently hiring for the position of Senior Resettlement Assistant at Semera. This role is a great opportunity for candidates.

UNHCR Senior Resettlement Assistant Jobs 2025 Details

Position Senior Resettlement Assistant
Location Semera, Ethiopia
Organization United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Application Deadline 15th July, 2025
Job Type Full-Time

Job Description

Task and Activities: 

  • Carry out preliminary interviews and initial assessments to process refugees for resettlement following established procedures.
  • Prepare written documentation for resettlement submission; ensure that records / files of individual cases are updated in a systematic and timely manner.
  • Assess and review individual resettlement cases and prepare individual / group submission for scrutiny by the supervisor.
  • Provide persons of concern (PoC) with up-to-date and accurate information on UNHCR’s resettlement policies and procedures.
  • Comply with UNHCR’s standard operating procedures on resettlement, ensuring timely action on cases.
  • Follow up on cases from time of submission to final decision and departure; ensure effective in-country communication on the status and follow-up on PoC being considered for resettlement.
  • Assist in maintaining and updating proGres or Consolidated Online Resettlement Tracking System (CORTS) database and provide technical support.
  • Coordinate travel and departure arrangements for refugees accepted for resettlement.
  • Organize logistical support for governments undertaking resettlement missions.
  • Provide administrative support for resettlement-related training activities, including organization of resettlement workshops and meetings as required.

Education & Professional Work Experience:

  • For G5 – 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
  • International Law;
  • International Relations;
  • Good knowledge of resettlement issues and UNHCR resettlement policies and operational applications.
  • Completion of UNHCR specific learning/training activities (e.g., PLP and resettlement anti-fraud workshop).

Languages:

  • For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
  • For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
  • For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

How to Apply

Interested candidates are encouraged to apply through the official UNHCR career portal.

(Visit the link and search for the job title “Senior Resettlement Assistant – Semera” to begin your application.)

Make sure to submit your application before 15th July, 2025, as late applications will not be considered.

Related Job Posts You May Like

Updated: July 2, 2025 — 1:03 pm