UNHCR – JPO, Associate Organizational Design Officer, Geneva, Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-07 

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UNHCR – JPO, Associate Organizational Design Officer, Geneva, Chiffre Nr. 2026-1-07 

Junior Professional Officer (JPO), Associate Organizational Design Officer, Geneva
Sector/Unit: Design, Development and Risk Management Service (DDRMS) 
Duration: 2 years with the possibility of extension for another year. 
Please note that for participants of the JPO-Programme two years of work experience are mandatory!

Main duties and responsibilities (Examples):

• Contribute to assessments of UNHCR’s current organizational structure and operating models to identify inefficiencies, redundancies, or misalignments with strategic goals.
• Facilitate and support discussions between divisions, regional bureaux, operations, and other entities.
• Develop and help implement new organizational structures and operating models.
• Review roles, responsibilities, and reporting lines within the new structures and make recommendations to enhance clarity and accountability.
• Support assessments of the efficiency and effectiveness of organizational entities and teams, and recommend changes for improvement.
• Help optimize service delivery models and processes following assessments.
• Help ensure that the UNHCR's structure, processes, and workforce are aligned with the overall strategic objectives and long-term vision of the organization.
• Research and propose fit-for-purpose parameters, standards, and benchmarks for organizational design for headquarters, regional bureaux, and operations.
• Assist in organizational transformation projects, ensuring smooth transitions during periods of change.
• Support the preparation and presentation of detailed reports and recommendations.
• Continuously research and apply best practices in organizational design, structure, and management theories.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.
• Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility.

Profile of qualification:

Education:

• Master’s Degree in Development Planning, Management, Organizational Development, Political Science, Business Administration, International Affairs, Public Administration, Public Policy or other relevant field.

Experience:

• A minimum of two years of relevant work experience.

Key Competencies:

• Fluency in English.
• MG-Business Process Re-engineering (BPR).
• MG-Proactive risk mitigation and problem management.
• MG-Management Planning.
• MG-Policy Development, Evaluation, Research, Publication