Senior Government Liaison Assistant

Supports UNHCR relations with Sudanese authorities and external partners by managing protocol follow-up, correspondence, briefings and information flows. The role tracks political and operational developments, coordinates meetings and queries, maintains records and backs up unit leadership.

Department: Government Liaison Unit

• Draft routine correspondence, reports, briefing materials and statistical tables
• Track government and international developments affecting UNHCR relations and operations
• Maintain working relations with authorities, implementing partners and external organisations
• Liaise with government partners on information requests and pending protocol issues
• Manage external queries and anticipate required follow-up action
• Support workshops, trainings, seminars and government-related meetings
• Track expenditures and support budget management when requested
• Interpret and translate when required and maintain information on persons of concern

• Two years of relevant experience with a high school diploma, or one year with a bachelors degree or higher
• Knowledge of English or the UN working language of the duty station
• Written and verbal proficiency in English

• Hardship level E with danger pay
• Non-family duty station with Nairobi as the residential location
• Regular assignment with target start date 7 August 2026