Job Description

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.

June 12, 2026

D

Non Family with Residential Location

Dakar, Senegal

PR2

Professional

Reason

Regular > Regular Assignment

2026-05-26

Associate Reporting Officer

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

Under the overall guidance of the Senior Communications or Donor Relations Officer, the Associate Reporting Officer contributes to the production, editing and quality control of reports for his/her Area of Responsibility (AOR). By systematization and sharing of accurate and timely information, the incumbent promotes the vision, mission, and strategic goals of UNHCR.

S/he establishes close contacts with all UNHCR sections in the AOR to gather and analyse information. S/he maintains effective professional relationships with a wide variety of donors, operational and implementing partners, UN agencies, and other stakeholders to gather, analyse and disseminate information about activities of UNHCR and its partners.

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

• Keep abreast of all developments in the country operation/ bureau/ division or other entity to prepare appropriate briefings and reports.

• Draft regular daily, weekly and monthly updates for internal and external audience (including donors and media).

• Consolidate and analyse data on programme implementation, achievements and indicators in all sectors under AoR in order to facilitate the preparation of periodic reports and activity-specific reports as may be required and ensure the timeliness of such reports.

• Participate in annual reporting and planning process.

• Work closely with Information Management to ensure accurate and attractive data presentation, including maps.

• Support the monitoring of UNHCR’s partnerships and consolidate information about Partners’ activities.

• Assist in the preparation of briefing kits and presentations for missions and visitors.

• Assist in the preparation of reports for donors, in compliance with specific donor requirements. Make efforts to enhance donor satisfaction by ensuring quality reporting on programmatic results to donors. Assist in providing visibility for donors’ contributions to UNHCR.

• Research/analyse, interpret, monitor and review information and data from regular and wide variety of sources for internal and external reporting.

• Prepare and distribute minutes of meetings.

• Provide technical support, training and clarification on UNHCR’s reporting policies and deadlines.

• May prepare press releases; conceptualize, draft and edit stories for external communications products and support all aspects of its production, including fact checking, proofreading and quality control.

• Support UNHCR inter-agency coordination initiatives and leadership through provision of reporting and secretariat functions where relevant.

• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Years of Experience / Degree Level

For P2/NOB - 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degreer

Field(s) of Education

Journalism; Public Administration; Communication;

International relations; Political Science; Law;

or other relevant field.

Certificates and/or Licenses

Not specified.

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

Relevant Job Experience

Essential

Experience in conducting, participating in and reporting on meetings, and drafting reports. Experience in programme/project development, planning, implementation, and/or monitoring.

Desirable

Experience in a field mission and at Headquarters / in the UN Common System and country context. Experience undertaking operational and analytical work in the field of international affairs, international security, humanitarian affairs, development or journalism. Donor relations or liaison with media.

Functional Skills

CO-Strategic Communication;

IT-Computer Literacy;

PG-UNHCR's Programmes;

DM-Data collection methodologies;

SO-Networking;

(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

Competency Requirements

All jobs at UNHCR require six core competencies and may also require managerial competencies and/or cross-functional competencies. The six core competencies are listed below.

Core Competencies

Accountability

Communication

Organizational Awareness

Teamwork & Collaboration

Commitment to Continuous Learning

Client & Result Orientation

Managerial Competencies

Judgement and Decision Making

Cross-Functional Competencies

Analytical Thinking

Planning and Organizing

Political Awareness

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.

Essential attributes:
• Proven and substantial experience in the areas of Reporting and External Relations as well as in supporting UNHCR in its external and internal engagements, to strengthen the Organization’s strategic positioning and facilitate effective communication and resources mobilization issues.
• Previous experience with UNHCR working in extremely sensitive contexts similar to Central Sahel and as such expected to be attentive to all aspects of reporting area, in accordance with the Reporting Principles, Code of Conduct, UN and UNHCR communication and sharing information rules, policies and regulations, and other relevant documents.
• Proven strong analytical and drafting skills as the incumbent is expected to draft several internal and external documents
• Excellent drafting and oral skills in both French and English
• Proven engagement and communication skills to promote dialogue and consultations to strengthen partnerships and having frequent contact with UN Agencies, host government officials and other stakeholders.
Desired attributes:
• Work experience in one the Central Sahel Countries
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply to this position.
• interpersonal skills for interaction with government authorities, UN sister agencies, and NGOs are also required.

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Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:

To view occupational safety and health considerations for this duty station, please visit this link:

https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel

Nature of Position:

UNHCR's operation in Burkina Faso includes as of 31 December 2025, 42,962 refugees and asylum seekers who had to flee their country of origin because of the socio-political crisis that prevail since February 2012. The majority of refugees live with the community and in the site of Ouezin in the Sahel region. Others are living in border areas and in the two biggest cities of Burkina.

Due to insecurity, people in Burkina Faso have been uprooted from their homes due to the presence of terrorist groups, increased criminality and ongoing counterterrorism operations which expose the civilian populations to violence. The number of people moving inland continues to increase particularly in the Liptako, Soum and Kuilse regions. As of 31 March 2023, their number amounted to 2 062,588 displaced. At the end of 2025, the government also reported that more than one (1) million IDPs have returned to their areas of origin and need solutions-oriented support.

The Associate Reporting Officer will support efforts to increase the visibility on UNHCR 's response in Burkina Faso through the production of timely, concise and analytical products for UNHCR colleagues and external audiences, such as donors, UN Agencies and other partners.

With ever-growing needs and the launch of the Organization 's multi-year and multi-partner strategy (2027-2030), external engagement will need to be further reinforced. The Associate Reporting Officer will be expected to support these efforts, with a particular focus on resource mobilisation and donor relations.

Based in the Country Office in Ouagadougou, s/he will report to the External Relations Officer and will be working closely with the Senior Management.

Living and Working Conditions:

Burkina Faso has very basic infrastructures, including in the health sector. In Ouagadougou, there are more than 20 health clinics and hospitals, but only nine are recommended by the UN System.

Epidemics and other disease outbreaks are common in the operational area.

Ouagadougou is a non-family duty station and education is generally in French, however there is also a US English school. Currently, international appointed staff members are not authorized to bring their families to Burkina Faso.

Banking services available include more than five international banks among which two are recommended by the UN System (United Bank of Africa and Ecobank).

Hot and dry desert environment with high daylight temperature fluctuations.

In the field, due to security-borne restrictions, the office has built some well-organized guest houses where all staff are advised to reside during field missions (in FU Djibo, FO Dori, FO Ouahigouya and Fada N’Gourma).

Housing in Ouagadougou is mainly individual houses and are easily available. Electricity is very expensive, and a backup generator is recommended.

Ouagadougou is a D duty station with an 8-week R&R cycle. The R&R location is in Accra, Ghana.

Additional Qualifications

Skills

Bachelor of Arts: Journalism, Bachelor of Arts: Law

Certifications

Competencies

Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Judgement & decision making, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Political awareness, Teamwork & collaboration

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Compendium

Accelerated Posting Compendium 2026 - Part B

Additional Information

This position doesn't require a functional clearance