Protection Associate
Quick answer
UNHCR is hiring a temporary Protection Associate (G6) in New Delhi, India to support protection and solutions for refugees, focusing on registration, documentation, legal aid, and durable solutions.
- Role
- Protection Associate
- Organization
- UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)
- Location
- New Delhi, India
- Category
- Other
The role
The Protection Associate will work within the Protection Unit under the supervision of the Associate Protection Officer to support protection and solutions for refugees in India, focusing on registration, documentation, legal aid, and durable solutions.
What you'll do
- Stay abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment.
- Assist in providing comments on existing and draft legislation related to PoC.
- Contribute to a country-level child protection plan as part of the protection strategy.
- Monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all protection/solutions activities.
- Manage individual protection cases including those on GBV and child protection.
What it takes
- 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
- Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English
- Experience in counselling refugees and asylum seekers will be considered an advantage
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The position requires work either from the UNHCR Office or other UNHCR partner locations in New Delhi, India.
What are the compensation details?
Compensation details are not specified in the job description.
What is the required education level and experience?
The candidate should have 3 years relevant experience with a High School Diploma or 2 years relevant work experience with a Bachelor's degree or higher. Prior experience working with vulnerable communities is preferred.
How can I apply for this position?
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted, and they may be required to undergo a written test and an interview. Applications should be submitted by the deadline of July 24, 2026.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNHCR (United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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