Deadline for Applications

January 4, 2026

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

A (least hardship)

Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

Family

Staff Member / Affiliate Type

CONTR Local Entry and Mid-Level Support

Target Start Date

2026-01-01

Terms of Reference

General Background of Project or Assignment, Operational Context:

During the past 60 years, UNHCR and the Turkish State’s Institutions have been working together in close partnership in international protection field. In 2013, Türkiye adopted a new legislation, the Law on Foreigners and International Protection (LFIP) and established a central civilian authority in charge of procedures for foreigners. As the main partner of the Turkish State in the field of international protection, UNHCR Türkiye provides support to the Presidency of Migration Management (PMM) and the relevant national institutions.

UNHCR Representation in Türkiye operates through a Country Office based in Ankara, and through sub-offices and field offices in Gaziantep, Istanbul, Izmir, and Ankara, as well as field units.

Purpose and Scope of Assignment:

The Reporting Associate will be fully engaged in the implementation, monitoring, and reporting of a range of activities aimed at enhancing the quality, effectiveness, and accountability of voluntary return procedures, as well as strengthening Türkiye’s International and Temporary Protection processes. These activities will be implemented under two EU-funded projects: “Strengthening National Mechanisms for Voluntary, Safe, Dignified and Orderly Returns to Syria” and “Project on Supporting Türkiye’s International and Temporary Protection Processes.”

UNHCR is the implementing agency of both projects, which seek to strengthen voluntary, safe, dignified, and orderly return processes; provide operational and coordination support to Provincial Directorates of Migration Management (PMMs) and the Presidency of Migration Management (PMM); and promote improved access to protection and assistance services.

The Reporting Associate will be a member of the Protection Response and Policy Development Unit and will report to the Assistant Legal Officer, under the overall supervision and oversight of the Senior Protection Officer, Head of Unit. S/he will contribute to the work of the Unit in implementing the Voluntary Return and Protection components of the projects and will be expected to:

• Stay abreast of operational and protection-related developments under the Voluntary Return and Protection Projects and assist in the preparation of briefing notes, situation reports, and analytical updates.
• Assist in the consolidation, verification, and analysis of data and facilitate the preparation of periodic reports, including SitReps, Fact Sheets, dashboards, and other activity-specific reports related to voluntary return and protection activities.
• Liaise with internal units and external partners to ensure the timely collection of accurate operational and protection data.
• Work closely with the relevant units to ensure standardized, accurate, and consistent data presentation across all reporting products.
• Assist in the development of funding submissions, appeals, and narrative reports related to voluntary return and protection interventions.
• Prepare, finalize, and distribute meeting minutes of coordination, technical, and donor meetings related to the projects in a timely and accurate manner.
• Consolidate, review, and provide quality inputs for donor reports, ensuring alignment with project results frameworks and indicators.
• Support compliance with reporting requirements, reporting calendars, and donor visibility obligations.
• Perform any other related duties as required in support of the Voluntary Return and Protection Project implementation.

Monitoring and Progress Controls:

The individual contract holder’s performance will be assessed based on the timely, accurate, and satisfactory delivery of all assigned outputs and tasks, including analysis notes, reporting products, and other agreed deliverables. Progress and performance will be monitored through output-based reviews, completion of agreed milestones, and ad hoc coordination with the supervising unit, with particular attention to quality, adherence to deadlines, and responsiveness to feedback.

The incumbent will receive guidance from the Senior Protection Officer in the operation and will be under the direct supervision of the Assistant Legal Officer. UNHCR Manual, Operations Plans, UN, and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules and regulations will guide the work of the Reporting Associate. S/he is expected to stay abreast of the challenges posed to the region by the political context, the UN and humanitarian reform, and institutional developments. A performance evaluation will be completed covering the duration of the contract.

Required qualifications, language(s) and work experience:

Education: Bachelor”s or equivalent or higher in political science and relevant fields.

For IC6 – 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Language:

Required: Turkish and English
Desirable: Any other UN language

Field of expertise, competencies:

Required/mandatory:

• Accountability
• Communication
• Organizational Awareness
• Teamwork & Collaboration
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Client & Result Orientation
• Analytical Thinking
• Planning and Organizing
• Technological Awareness

Desirable:

• Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.
• Knowledge of International Protection and relevant principles.
• Completion of the UNHCR Learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.
• Good knowledge of UNHCR financial rules, procedures and processes.
• Excellent computer skills
• Prior exposure to UNHCR refugee operations and functions relating to office administration and programme activities.

PLEASE DO NOT USE TURKISH CHARACTERS IN YOUR NAME & SURNAME INFORMATION.

Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern is subject to successful reference checks and integrity clearance.

UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).

Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The recruitment process might include a written test and/or oral interview for this job opening. No late applications will be accepted.

External candidates should be legally present in Türkiye at the time of application, recruitment, and hire.

Non-Turkish citizens are required to upload their residence permits or relevant documents under the ‘Certifications’ section, by selecting the type as ‘Personnel Administration – Other’, in order to be considered for this job opening. Applications by non-Turkish citizens will NOT be considered if a valid residence permit is not attached to the application.

For further information on how to apply, please visit the ‘UNHCR – Application and Selection’ page at https://www.unhcr.org/how-to-apply.html.

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