Additional Information
Please note that this vacancy is only open to eligible staff members who have been individually notified of their eligibility to apply for positions advertised in the Accelerated Posting Compendium.
Deadline for Applications
June 12, 2026
Hardship Level
E (most hardship)
Family Type
Non Family with Residential Location
Residential location (if applicable)
Addis Ababa,Eth Fed Dem Rep
Grade
PR5
Staff Member / Affiliate Type
Professional
Reason
Regular > Regular Assignment
Target Start Date
2026-05-26
Standard Job Description
Senior Situation Coordinator
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Senior Situation Coordinator normally works under the direct supervision of the Bureau Director or Representative and may have alternative reporting relationships depending on the structure and size of the Office. S/he coordinates the responses to a designated situation ensuring that the measures, necessary for timely, effective and consistent responses are taken and coordinated between Headquarters, the Regional Bureau and the concerned UNHCR Country Operations within a specific region. S/he will furthermore coordinate with regional stakeholders within the Inter-Agency Framework and actively contribute to the implementation of a situational strategy for forcibly displaced and stateless persons in the area of responsibility (AoR) in close consultation and coordination with relevant sections at Bureau, Country and Headquarters level. Moreover, the incumbent in close coordination with Senior Policy Adviser or Head of Bureau Protection Service, as appropriate, will lead the endeavour to define the strategic response to the designated situation in the AoR.
The incumbent supervises Operations or other staff. External contacts are with relevant national and international governmental counterparts, UN Resident Coordinators, UN agencies, private sector, and NGOs on UNHCR's programmes in the countries covered under the AoR in coordination with Representatives.
The grade level of the positions with this role can be P5 or D1 depending on the activities covered under the designated situation as well as the structure and location of the organizational unit in which the position operates. Positions at D1 normally report to Director/Representative at D2 grade level and positions at P5 to (Deputy) Director/Representative or Head of Operations Service at D1 grade level.
In the Regional Bureaux, the incumbent is responsible for ensuring in an effective and efficient manner which supports the Organization's Mandate, overall quality assurance and managerial support of operations, in line with the Bureau's 2nd line function, within the three lines of defence conceptual framework for effective control and risk management adopted by the UN system.
S/he will, further, cover the full spectrum of managerial oversight, manage performance and monitor the adherence of Country Operations to UNHCR's rules and regulations, monitoring, identifying and addressing any emerging issues and risks as appropriate. The incumbent also promotes a culture that is results-oriented, efficient and based on trust and pursues measures to ensure that inclusion, gender balance and diversity are taken into due consideration in staffing, resource allocation and representation at all levels throughout the AoR.
As a key custodian of the organization's standards of conduct, s/he will proactively establish a working environment where all personnel feel safe, heard, equipped and empowered to speak up; demonstrate no tolerance for sexism, gender inequality, discrimination of any kind, abuse of power, harassment or sexual harassment; foster ongoing dialogue on those matters; take seriously all issues of inappropriate behaviour and actions reported, whether formally or informally; and seek guidance and support as necessary to ensure that appropriate follow-up is taken, working on the basis of zero tolerance for any form of misconduct.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
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