Associate Protection Officer
Quick answer
UNHCR is hiring an Associate Protection Officer for a 121-month term in Burundi. The role involves monitoring protection issues and advising senior management on strategies to support refugees. Compensation details are not provided.
- Role
- Associate Protection Officer
- Organization
- UNHCR
- Location
- Burundi
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Other
The role
The Associate Protection Officer role involves monitoring and advising on protection issues in Burundi for UNHCR. The position requires experience with refugees and people of concern, as well as strong communication and analytical skills.
What you'll do
- Stay abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments impacting the protection environment
- Ensure perspectives of persons of concern are reflected in protection strategy
- Coordinate promotion of international refugee law principles
- Provide policy guidance on all protection-related issues
- Monitor cases of refoulement and assist with interventions
What it takes
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum 3 years of experience with refugees or people of concern in a protection capacity
- Field experience
- Commitment to help persons of concern
- Strong communication skills
- Analytical skills
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA), Family Allowance, Well-Being Differential, settling-in-grant, life and health insurance, permanent disability insurances, assignment travel, annual leave, full integration in the UN security framework, resettlement allowance.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is based in Burundi.
Is this a remote position?
Not specified, but field missions are required.
What is the compensation package?
Compensation details are not provided.
What qualifications are needed?
A Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience are required.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by March 31, 2024.
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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