UN High Commissioner for Refugees

Assistant Environment Officer

Duty station
🇹🇿 Kasulu, Tanzania
Country / area
Tanzania
Region
Africa
UN system
Fund/Programme

About this role

The Assistant Environment Officer will support the UNHCR's environmental programming in displacement and stable contexts. Key responsibilities include conducting environmental assessments, planning and monitoring integrated environmental programs, and evaluating their impact. The role requires expertise in environmental sustainability, renewable energy, and community-based approaches. The officer will work in challenging environments, potentially including remote or hard-to-reach locations. The position is part of the UNOPS LICA8 framework and may involve home-based work.

Key requirements

  • 5+ years environmental assessment experience
  • Experience in displacement and stable situations
  • Knowledge of refugee-related environmental problems

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Minimum 5-year experience in environmental assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation of integrated environmental programmes/projects in displacement and stable situations.

Deadline for Applications

May 27, 2026

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

D

Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

Family

Staff Member / Affiliate Type

UNOPS LICA8

Target Start Date

2026-07-01

Terms of Reference

Minimum 5-year experience in environmental assessment, planning, monitoring and evaluation of integrated environmental programmes/projects in displacement and stable situations. Awareness of and practical experience with refugee-related environmental problems. Familiarity with emerging environmentally sustainable and appropriate technologies, and renewable energy.  Familiarity with community-based and participatory approaches.

 

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