The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is recruiting an Assistant Programme Officer in Port Sudan, Sudan. The role supports humanitarian programme planning, implementation, monitoring, partnerships and reporting for programmes serving displaced and stateless people.
Job Summary
| Job Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Position | Assistant Programme Officer |
| Organization | UNHCR |
| Location | Port Sudan, Sudan |
| Grade | NOA |
| Job Type | National Professional Officer |
| Experience | 1 year with an undergraduate degree, or no experience with a graduate degree |
| Contract | Regular Assignment |
| Hardship Level | E |
| Deadline | September 7, 2026 |
About UNHCR
UNHCR works to protect and support refugees, internally displaced people and stateless persons. The Assistant Programme Officer will contribute to programme delivery and coordination in the Port Sudan operation.
Key Responsibilities
The Assistant Programme Officer will:
- Support needs assessments and programme planning using an age, gender and diversity approach.
- Assist with multi-year strategies, annual plans and programme priorities.
- Support Results-Based Management and the UNHCR Programme Management Cycle.
- Review programme plans, reports and implementation progress.
- Support partnerships with government institutions, NGOs and other stakeholders.
- Monitor partner performance and compliance with UNHCR requirements.
- Contribute to programme monitoring tools, systems and reporting.
- Support budgeting, resource allocation and financial management activities.
- Identify implementation challenges and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Assist with audits, risk management and follow-up actions.
- Support coordination with humanitarian and inter-agency partners.
Requirements
Applicants should have:
- A university degree in Economics, Business Administration, Social Sciences or another relevant field.
- At least one year of relevant experience with an undergraduate degree.
- Applicants with a graduate or doctoral degree may qualify without prior experience.
- Experience in programme management, planning, implementation, monitoring and reporting.
- Knowledge of Results-Based Management and programme cycles.
- Experience with stakeholder and implementing partner coordination.
- Knowledge of humanitarian programming and partnership management.
- Strong analytical, organizational and report-writing skills.
- Good communication and presentation abilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
Experience with UNHCR, the United Nations, NGOs or humanitarian programmes in refugee or IDP settings is an advantage.
Knowledge of UNHCR programme and financial systems, risk-based monitoring, partner compliance, community-based programming and Age, Gender and Diversity approaches will also be beneficial.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should apply through the official UNHCR recruitment system.
Applicants should ensure that their profile contains accurate information about their education, experience, skills and languages before submitting the application.
Only applications submitted through the designated UNHCR recruitment channel will be considered.
Deadline
The application deadline for the UNHCR Assistant Programme Officer position is September 7, 2026.
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Conclusion
The UNHCR Assistant Programme Officer role is suitable for candidates with programme management, humanitarian coordination and reporting skills. Qualified applicants should complete their application before the deadline.
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