Senior Community-Based Protection Assistant
Quick answer
UNHCR is hiring a Senior Community-Based Protection Assistant in Moldova offering an annual net salary of MDL 328,620 - MDL 383,390 to lead community-based protection initiatives.
- Role
- Senior Community-Based Protection Assistant
- Organization
- UNHCR
- Location
- Moldova
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Senior
- Compensation
- MDL 328,620 - MDL 383,390 (annual net salary)
- Category
- Programs & Operations
- Apply by
- 2026-06-28
The role
The Senior Community-Based Protection Assistant role involves working directly with communities of concern to identify risks and leverage their capacities for self-protection. The position requires significant field work to build relationships with persons of concern (PoC) and support the implementation of community-based protection standards. It focuses on ensuring that protection planning is inclusive and based on consultation with local populations.
What you'll do
- Integrate participatory and community-based approaches into the overall protection strategy.
- Advise the protection team on risks and needs of various groups (women, children, youth, etc.) based on field data.
- Support local communities to develop community-owned activities for social, educational, and health concerns.
- Collect data for monitoring programs and budgets from an AGD perspective.
- Act as an interpreter and respond to routine queries while maintaining documentation systems.
- Ensure compliance of implementing partners with global protection policies.
What it takes
- Minimum 2 years experience with a High School Diploma or 1 year with a Bachelor's degree.
- Fluency in English, Russian, and Romanian languages.
- Strong communication, negotiation, organization, and drafting skills.
- Experience in community and/or social work.
- Knowledge of UN/UNHCR Administrative Rules, Regulations and Procedures.
- Moldovan citizenship or legal status to work in Moldova.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Competitive compensation and benefits package, including potential medical insurance and pension fund enrollment.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The position is based in Moldova and requires regular field missions.
What is the compensation for this role?
The annual net salary ranges from MDL 328,620 to MDL 383,390 depending on experience.
What are the key qualifications required?
Candidates must be fluent in English, Russian, and Romanian, and have a minimum of 1 year with a degree or 2 years with a high school diploma.
When is the deadline to apply?
The application deadline is June 28, 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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