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Working at USA for UNHCR

At USA for UNHCR, our dedicated team work across the United States to support refugees every day. We are passionate about protecting and advocating for people forced to flee wars and persecution and amplifying the voices of resettled refugees in the United States. 

We are committed to fostering talent and seeking passionate and motivated individuals from all backgrounds to join our mission of creating a better world for refugees.

From our flexible work from home policy, year round summer Fridays to comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits, we provide our staff with the resources they need to better support refugees and displaced people around the world. 

Our Core Values

Passionate

The heads and the hearts of our team members are committed to our mission. It’s not just a commitment, it’s a calling.

Dynamic

We are committed to continuous evolution – finding the best course of action and taking it.

Transparent

We are open and honest, with each other and with our donors, partners and other stakeholders.

Cutting Edge

We aspire to be pioneers and find new approaches to connect others with our mission.

Data Driven

We analyze data, facts and trends to understand our circumstances, and act on what we learn.

Forward Thinking

We are outcome-oriented and focused on what’s ahead.

Our Current Opportunities

Interested in working around the world for UNHCR? Learn more about additional opportunities with the UN Refugee Agency.

Why USA for UNHCR is a Great Place to Work

Great Place to Work is the global authority on workplace culture, employee experience and the leadership behaviors proven to deliver market-leading revenue and increased innovation.

We make employee experience a priority every day. Our employees report a consistently positive experience with their coworkers, their leaders and with their jobs – which translates into a more productive organization driving results for refugees.

 

 

Our Culture and Benefits

At USA for UNHCR we take pride in cultivating a diverse and inclusive workplace, producing diversity and difference in our staff at all levels. The more diversity we have in our team, the more unique perspectives and bright ideas we share. At USA for UNHCR, we are driven by the value of excellence, while also acknowledging the multi-dimensional ways in which excellence can be achieved. ​

In our work, excellence means that every employee, stakeholder and partner deserves the best care, regardless of their race, color, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical ability, sex, sexual orientation and veteran status. We embrace employees and candidates from these underrepresented groups to help make this vision a reality.​

USA for UNHCR is a flourishing nonprofit organization that endeavors to be a best in class employer by offering staff:

It’s a Global Challenge

Humanitarian emergencies around the world have produced record levels of displacement and human suffering.

120 Million

children, women and men displaced by spiraling crises around the world.

1.5% of Humanity

displaced by violence, conflict or persecution.

75% of Refugees

are hosted in low- and middle-income countries.

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