Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.Desired Candidate ProfileThe UNHCR Regional Bureau for East, Horn of Africa, and the Great Lakes (EHAGL) of Africa is based in Nairobi, Kenya.
It is a critical hub for collaboration, strategic engagement, and addressing cross-cutting operational challenges.
A Regional Director heads the Bureau and has primary accountability for strategic decision-making, regional prioritization, and quality assurance—and enhanced delegated authorities to manage the region effectively.
With functional links to the Divisions at HQs, technical experts are integrated within the regional bureau structures/pillars and lines of authority.The candidate must be fluent in Korean language.
Experience dealing with KOICA, and knowledge of Korea's ODA system are both desirable.Technical Support for Shelter, WASH, and NFI:-Provide technical support to all UNHCR offices in South Sudan and Burundi as needed for site assessments, layouts, and BoQ preparation, with a focus on KOICA-funded projects.-Review and update the UNHCR Shelter, WASH, and NFI Roadmap, aligning it with the Global Strategy while considering the current situation in the respective countries.-Update the NFI SOP as required.-Support Country Field Offices in preparing for the rainy season or other emergencies as needed, in coordination with the Regional Technical Coordinator.-Under the supervision of the Regional Technical Coordinator, provide additional technical support to UNHCR Country and Field Offices within the region as required.Planning, Monitoring, and Reporting for Shelter, WASH, and NFI Activities:-Support monitor NFI and tent stock levels at the country level.-Support tracking the progress of NFI and tent distributions.-Support in the preparation of Reports for Shelter, WASH, and NFI achievements, especially concerning KOICA Funded Projects and other earmarked funded projects.-Conduct monitoring field visits across various states when required.-Provide Shelter and NFI inputs for donor proposals.-Support offices in preparing the 2025-2026 detailed plans for Shelter, WASH, and NFI.-Assist in developing Shelter, WASH, and NFI partnership agreements, including reviewing partner proposals.-Ensure all offices are reporting Shelter and NFI activities on TIMS, ActivityInfo in a timely and accurate manner.Shelter, WASH, and NFI Coordination:-Represent UNHCR on behalf of the Regional Technical Coordinator at Regional Shelter, WASH, and NFI meetings or cluster meetings, providing relevant inputs when required.-Support the Regional Technical Coordinator in coordinating technical sectors across the EHAGL region as needed.-Perform other related duties as requested by the Regional Technical Coordinator.Functional ClearanceThis position requires Functional ClearanceRequired languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level)Korean,,Desired languages,,Additional QualificationsCO-Drafting and Documentation, IT-Computer Literacy, SP-Autocad for Settlement Planning, SP-CAD 3D modeling for Settlement Analysis (eg.
Infraworks, Civil 3D), SP-Shelter and Infrastructure CoordinationBachelor of Arts (BA): Architecture, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Construction ManagementShelter Coordination Training - UNHCRUNHCR Salary CalculatorOther informationOnly Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.Candidates may be required to sit for written test.
Oral interviews are mandatoryFemale candidates are encouraged to apply.