Assistant CCCM Cluster Coordination Officer position at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees.| Syria

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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Assistant CCCM Cluster Coordination Officer

Experience: 1-years

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Bachelor's (B.A.)

Damascus, Syri..........Syria

Deadline for Applications March 2, 2026 Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based) E (most hardship) Family Type (not applicable for home-based) Non Family Staff Member / Affiliate Type UNOPS LICA8 Target Start Date 2026-02-01 Terms of Reference • Detailed knowledge of the UN Coordination System, and NGO humanitarian community • Knowledge of camp management-related technical guidelines, standards, and indicators • Reporting and analytic skills • Prior work with CCCM Sector/ familiarity with the Sector reporting requirements, and approach Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a written test and/or oral interview Standard Job Description Assistant CCCM Cluster Coordination Officer Organizational Setting and Work Relationships Within the adopted Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) framework, UNHCR has assumed lead and co-lead responsibilities of three out of 11 clusters to strengthen system-wide preparedness and technical capacity to respond to humanitarian emergencies namely for Camp Coordination and Camp Management, Shelter and Protection. The Global CCCM Cluster, co-led by UNHCR (for conflict) and IOM (for natural disasters) at the global level, brings together UN agencies, NGOs and international organizations working on themes related to the management and coordination of camps and camp-like settings (including formal camps, informal settlements, evacuation/reception/transit centers, collective centers and other communal settings) in humanitarian response. The work of the Global CCCM Cluster covers three broad areas: i) operational support (including rapid response in emergencies; multi-sectorial assessments, analysis and strategy development; programme design and delivery; information management; adherence to the Humanitarian Programme Cycle; innovation in humanitarian response; inter-agency collaboration); ii) providing a global platform for advocacy; and iii) developing global policy, practices, guidance and tools in relation to management and coordination of displacement in camps/sites. The Assistant CCCM Cluster Coordination Officer usually reports to a more senior CCCM or Protection colleague depending on the office structure. The incumbent will be in regular contact with services providers (shelter, wash, protection, health, nutrition, GBV, child protection) local authorities (Camp management, Camp administration), IDPs and donors. 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. Duties - Assist the supervisor in ensuring that UNHCR delivers on its commitments and accountability as co-lead of the Global CCCM Cluster, which in turn is able to support preparedness and provides the technical capabilities needed for timely, effective and well-coordinated interagency humanitarian response to needs of management and coordination in camp and camp-like settings. - Provide advice for decision-making and operational responses relevant for CCCM at country-level and throughout the life-cycle of a crisis, ensure they are tailored to the country/regional context (such as guidelines, protection considerations). - Ensure staff and partners at country level are able to access guidance as well as the necessary tools, resources and support to recognize and respond effectively to the protection needs/risks of crisis-affected populations in the context of communal (camp and camp-like) settings throughout the cycle of a crisis. - If requested, represent UNHCR in inter-agency cluster processes, establish and maintain appropriate contacts with other UN agencies, NGOs and other actors so as to foster effective mechanisms to facilitate collaboration and exchange of information on IDP situations. - Partner with other humanitarian actors to contribute to the planning and evaluation of IDP cluster approaches to Camp Coordination and Management, ensuring that latest lessons learnt and best practices are widely disseminated for replication. - Monitor the living conditions of people of concern (PoC), define gaps and prioritize needs. - Maintain effective collaboration and communication with PoC, partners and key stakeholders, in line with the Global CCCM Cluster strategic framework. - Ensure clarification of roles and responsibilities amongst stakeholders in the site, for maintenance of site infrastructures with a focus on sustainability and community/local government ownership. - Support maintaining site information management systems and monitor service provision including cross-cutting services such as prevention and response to sexual and gender-based violence (SGBV), health, psychosocial support and HIV among others in all sectors according to agreed guidelines, standards and indicators. - Work with NGO and government partners to promote the use of a community-based approach to camp coordination and management and age, gender and diversity analysis in planning, evaluation and monitoring to ensure respect for the rights of all and gender equality. - Represent UNHCR within interagency coordination bodies and at meetings on issues related to the displacement management in and out of camps and camp-like settings. - Support camp management agencies and local authorities as they facilitate the search for durable solutions for the displaced population. - Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s). - Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Years of Experience / Degree Level For P1/NOA - 1 year relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or no experience with Graduate degree; or no experience with Doctorate degree Field(s) of Education Law; Political Science; Economics; International Relations; Business Administration; Social Science; or other relevant field. Certificates and/or Licenses CCCM Cluster Coordination; Camp Coordination & Camp Mgmt; HCR Coordination Lrng Prog; HCR Management Lrng Prg; Tri-Cluster Knowledge and Coordination Skills Training; Emergency Mgmt Workshop; (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential: Knowledge of camp and campsite-based monitoring. Competent use of MS office. Desirable: Good and timely reporting. Strong sense of personal integrity. Attention to detail and ability to work in difficult environment. Functional Skills MG-Coordination PR-CCCM Technical Guidelines and Standards CL-Camp Coordination and Camp Management CL-Cluster Information Management Tools, Resources and Approaches PR-Country Operations applying the Cluster Approach CO-Drafting and Documentation TR-Training - Virtual and face to face PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements 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. All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates. Required Languages , , Desired Languages , , Additional Qualifications Skills CL-Camp Coordination and Camp Management, CL-Cluster Information Management Tools, Resources and Approaches, CO-Drafting and Documentation, MG-Coordination, PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD), PR-CCCM Technical Guidelines and Standards, PR-Country Operations applying the Cluster Approach, TR-Training - Virtual and face to face Education Bachelor of Arts: Business Administration, Bachelor of Arts: Economics, Bachelor of Arts: International Relations, Bachelor of Arts: Law, Bachelor of Arts: Political Science, Bachelor of Arts: Social Science Certifications Camp Coordination and Camp Management - UNHCR, CCCM Cluster Coordination - UNHCR, Emergency Management Workshop - UNHCR, HCR Coordination Learning Program - UNHCR, HCR Management Learning Program - UNHCR, Tri_Cluster Knowledge/Coord Skills - Other Work Experience Other information “No late applications will be accepted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a written test and/or oral interview. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. UNHCR strongly encourages qualifiedThis position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote No

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