Technical Specialists, Refugees and Displaced Persons

About World University Service of Canada

World University Service of Canada (WUSC) is a leading Canadian international development organization driving positive education and economic change for young people around the world. Our vision is a world where every young person thrives and belongs.

We believe all young people should have the opportunity to fulfill their aspirations and create their own futures. WUSC is headquartered in Ottawa, Canada, and has offices across Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, Latin America, and the Middle East. Our global team of development professionals brings deep expertise and open minds to identify new solutions and create a better world together.

WUSC offers a dynamic international work environment with a diverse intercultural workforce, providing exciting opportunities to apply your skills while making a difference for youth around the world.

Project Overview

WUSC is launching Phase II of an exciting initiative aimed at expanding efforts to help refugee, displaced, and host community (RDP) youth—particularly young women—secure dignified and fulfilling work and access education opportunities across Africa. Building on prior successes, this phase will deepen engagement in new geographic regions.

Position Details

• Position: Technical Specialist, Refugees and Displaced Persons
• Locations: Preference for Accra, Lagos, Dakar, Abidjan, Niamey, Porto-Novo, and Ouagadougou
• Countries of Operation: Benin, Burkina Faso, Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana, Niger, Nigeria, Senegal
• Closing Date: 15 February 2026