Assistant Community-Based Protection Officer
Quick answer
UNHCR is hiring an Assistant Community-Based Protection Officer in the MENA region to manage community engagement and protection strategies for displaced populations, with a field-based work schedule.
- Role
- Assistant Community-Based Protection Officer
- Organization
- UNHCR
- Location
- MENA region (field-based)
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Assistant Community-Based Protection Officer is a role within the Protection Unit at UNHCR, focusing on identifying risks for communities of concern and leveraging their capacities to protect themselves. The position involves working directly with refugees, IDPs, and stateless people to ensure their voices are heard in protection planning. It requires extensive field work and collaboration with government partners, NGOs, and other stakeholders to implement community-based protection strategies.
What you'll do
- Identify risks faced by communities of concern and develop strong links with members of refugee/IDP/stateless communities.
- Ensure that the perspectives, capacities, needs, and resources of PoC are reflected in protection strategy.
- Provide technical guidance to UNHCR and partners on community-based protection issues.
- Promote confidence building and conflict resolution among PoC, authorities, and host communities.
- Maintain protection presence through regular field missions and reports.
- Contribute to the team's information management component by providing disaggregated data and research.
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree in International Development, Human Rights, Social Work, or related fields.
- Some professional experience in community services, social work, or human rights.
- Proven communication skills (oral and written).
- Knowledge of forced displacement and protection, particularly GBV prevention and response.
- Fluency in English and local languages.
- Understanding of Age, Gender and Diversity (1AGD) policy.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The role is based in the field within the MENA region, requiring a substantial amount of time spent outside the office to engage with communities.
What is the compensation for this position?
The specific salary and benefits are not explicitly stated in the posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates should have an undergraduate degree in a relevant field like Social Work or International Development, along with experience in social work or human rights.
When is the deadline to apply for this role?
The application deadline is July 10, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNHCR's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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