Government Liaison Associate

Final date to receive applications

August 9, 2026

H (no hardship)

Family

GS6

General Service

Regular >
Regular Assignment

The Government Liaison Associate is a member of the Government Liaison Unit. S/he normally reports to the (Senior) Government Liaison Officer. The incumbent receives regular guidance and advice from the supervisor. S/he participates in all meetings/working groups related to the Government and to provide support on coordination work on common processes.

Under the supervision of the (Senior) Government Liaison Officer, the responsibilities of the Government Liaison Associate is to give, obtain and exchange information requiring discussions and explanations both to UNHCR staff members, Government authorities and other external parties on subject matters which may be of importance to the Organization.

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.

• Assist in the establishment of close working relations with officials in various ministries especially Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
• Keep track of evolving issues concerning asylum seekers, stateless persons and refugees within the Area of Responsibility (AoR).
• Ensure that the office is kept informed of local and international developments which may have a political or operational impact on the office’s relation with the Government, including latest developments with regard to the implementation of the GCR, UN reform etc.
• Inform the supervisor and/or other senior managers on a continuing basis of relevant information on the outcome of discussions with government authorities on various issues.
• Assist senior management in dealing with the challenges posed by the political context, developments with the Government and issues related to humanitarian and development processes.
• Accompany the Representative/Deputy Representative/Head of Office and Headquarters visitors on missions and meetings.
• Assist in preparation for different visits and missions to the Operation.
• Liaise with Government partners and local authorities on behalf of UNHCR, as required.
• Draft correspondence and reports as required and assist in the drafting of briefing notes, background material, talking points, fact sheets, as required.
• Manage budget, when requested, including tracking expenditures.
• Initiate upon request of the supervisor the contact with the relevant external parties on various issues.
• Coordinate with different units in the office that information presented to government authorities is duly verified and endorsed by the supervisor.
• 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.

For G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Not applicable.

Political/Social Science;

Business Administration;

or other relevant field;

(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk
* are essential)

Essential

Not specified.

Desirable

Good knowledge of UNHCR operations and good political awareness.

MS-Drafting, Documentation, Data Presentation

MS-Networking

CO-Cross-cultural communication;

(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk
* are essential)

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 collaboratively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties.