Senior Protection Assistant
Quick answer
UNHCR is seeking a Senior Protection Assistant to provide protection support, ensure compliance with international law, and contribute to comprehensive protection strategies. The role requires 5+ years of experience in protection or related fields and fluency in French.
- Role
- Senior Protection Assistant
- Organization
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
- Location
- UNHCR duty station (varies by country)
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Other
The role
The Senior Protection Assistant role involves providing protection support to persons of concern, ensuring compliance with international law, and contributing to the design of comprehensive protection strategies.
What you'll do
- Provide counselling on protection issues to persons of concern (PoC)
- Support activities in protection-related programming with partners
- Contribute to measures to identify, prevent, and reduce statelessness
- Monitor Standard Operating Procedures for all protection/solutions activities
- Participate in individual protection case management including cases of GBV and child protection
What it takes
- Minimum 5 years of progressively responsible experience in protection or related fields
- Fluency in French; knowledge of Arabic is an asset
- Experience working with governmental and non-governmental organizations, particularly in refugee or humanitarian contexts
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where will the job be located?
The location varies by country and can be determined through further application details.
What is the compensation package like?
Compensation information is not specified in the job description.
What are the key qualifications required for this role?
Key qualifications include 5+ years of experience, fluency in French, and relevant work experience with governmental or non-governmental organizations.
How do I apply for this position?
Shortlisted candidates may be invited to undertake written and/or oral tests. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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