The Capacity Building Initiative (CBI) is a recruitment and conversion program geared to attract mid-career level professionals

Established in December 1950, UNHCR is mandated to lead and coordinate international action to protect and assist refugees, internally displaced people and other populations of concern.

In more than six decades, UNHCR has helped tens of millions of people restart their lives. Currently, the agency has responsibility for 35,6 million people of concern and operates in more than 120 countries.

The Capacity Building Initiative (CBI) is a recruitment and conversion program geared to attract mid-career level professionals with expertise and working experience in functional areas where the organization wants to enhance its internal capacity to meet the operational requirements.

Selected candidates will join the programme at levels P2, P3, P4, or P5, depending on their experience and academic achievement, on a cohort program, and will be assigned to their posts after having completed a comprehensive induction and orientation program in early 2015. The CBI is open to both external and internal applicants.

Eligibility
Applicants will need to fulfill the following minimum requirements:
- Advanced university degree, at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution;
- At least 4 years of relevant work experience in the respective functional area of specialization or expertise according to the vacancy announcement;
- Excellent knowledge of English and at least one other UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish). - Additional languages are an asset;
- Ability to work in a multicultural team;
- Willingness to serve in conflict zones, deep field locations;
- Willingness to rotate every few years.

UNHCR staff members should have completed at least one year of their current assignment as of the cut-off date for applications. General Service and field staff at the GS-6/GS-7 and FS-5 levels who do not have a bachelor's degree but who have a minimum of six years of experience in UNHCR, will also be eligible to apply. Applicants are reminded that this is a competitive program and are requested to provide as much updated information as possible.

Selection Process
Applicants, including UNHCR staff members, will be screened based on technical, written and on-line psychometric assessments, as appropriate. Screened-in candidates will be subject to an interview conducted by DHRM, with representation from appropriate Divisions and Bureaux. Those selected will form the CBI cohort and will be placed in their posts following successful completion of a comprehensive UNHCR orientation and Induction.

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