Career Guidance Officer

Job Title: Career Guidance Officer

Department: Complementary Pathways UNHCR Project Duty Station: JIJIGA

Duration: One Up To December 2025 with possibility of extension Organisation

Finn Church Aid (FCA) is Finland?s largest international aid organization. We operate in 12 countries, where the needs are most dire. We work with the poorest people, regardless of their religious beliefs, ethnic background or political convictions. FCA work is based on promotion of human dignity and fundamental human rights and freedom, and FCA?s operations are guided by equality, non-discrimination, and responsibility. FCA specializes in three thematic priority areas: Right to Peace (R2P), Right to Livelihood (R2L), and Right to Quality Education (R2QE). In Uganda, FCA works across multiple sectors, including education, peace, and livelihood in both humanitarian and development.

Primary purpose of the position: A CGC Officer in Complementary Pathways will play a crucial role in empowering competant refugee people, both from refugee communities, by providing them with guidance and support to make informed career choices and develop the necessary skills to enter the labor market in third (resettlement) countries. You will work closely with refugee people to assess their aspirations and abilities, and then provide them with relevant information and resources to help them achieve their career goals in AoB- Jijiga area refugee camps.

Duties

Organize outreach and information sharing sessions

• Plan and conduct outreach, awareness and sensitization campaigns in the refugee camps on available labour mobility opportunities and broad qualifications requirements and selection criteria. This includes all related on-the-ground logistics, coordination and communication with relevant stakeholders

Representation and stakeholder engagements

• Represent FCA in local external fora, maintain strong relations and coordinate closely with existing and new partners and stakeholders, including the RRS, UNHCR and relevant humanitarian and private sector partners

Career guidance and Counselling:

• Conduct groups and one-on-one career counselling sessions with competent refugee people to identify their career aspirations, skills, and areas of interest, and develop career development plans
• Arrange mentorship opportunities and offer guidance on developing soft skills, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Skills Assessment and job placements

• Assess the skills, competencies, and qualifications of competent refugee people to match them with relevant training and employment opportunities, in close collaboration with UNHCR.
• Connect competent refugee people with job placement opportunities, internships, and apprenticeships.
• Liaise with potential employers to create pathways for competent refugee people into the labor market and connect young refugees with job opportunities in third countries.

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Maintain records of career counselling sessions and individual progress.
• Contribute to program monitoring and reporting by documenting outcomes and success stories.
• Prepare activity reports
• Coordinate closely with the Project Manager and technical support team and report progress to colleagues and relevant stakeholders

Required education, experience and skills

• University degree in social work, social sciences, Education, Adult and A bachelors or master’s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Social work, Counseling, Psychology etc.).
• At least 3 years of experience in career counseling, youth development, or related fields, in refugee settings.
• Strong understanding of refugee context in Ethiopia, specifically in Jijiga and Somali Region,
• Knowledge of educational and vocational training opportunities in Ethiopia and insight into the challenges faced by young people and refugees in accessing education and employment
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sensitivity to the needs and experiences of young people, particularly those from refugee backgrounds.
• Experience with resettlement and broader protection work in a refugee setting is an added advantage
• Experience in providing psychosocial support is a plus
• Competencies: Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Planning & organizing, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaboration.
• Proficiency in English is required.

Impact

Contribute to the UNHCR’s 1 year Resettlement and Complementary Pathways project