Senior Protection Assistant
Quick answer
UNHCR is hiring a Senior Protection Assistant in Ceuta, National, to monitor protection standards and support persons of concern (PoC) in line with international standards. The role involves liaising with local authorities and partners, ensuring PoC participation in decision-making, and contributing to protection strategies. Application deadline: September 15, 2026.
- Role
- Senior Protection Assistant
- Organization
- UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Location
- Ceuta, National
- Level
- Senior
- Category
- Other
The role
The Senior Protection Assistant at UNHCR is responsible for monitoring protection standards and providing support to persons of concern (PoC) in line with international standards. The role involves liaising with local authorities and partners, ensuring PoC participation in decision-making, and contributing to protection strategies.
What you'll do
- Consistently apply International and National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards and codes of conduct.
- Provide counselling on protection issues to PoC; liaise with competent authorities to ensure the issuance of personal and other relevant documentation.
- Support activities in protection related AGD based programming with implementing and operational partners.
- Contribute to measures to identify, prevent and reduce statelessness.
- Contribute to a country-level child protection plan as part of the protection strategy.
- Contribute to a country-level education plan for PoC as part of the protection strategy.
What it takes
- 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
- Knowledge of International Law and Political Science
- Computer literacy
- Fluency in English and Spanish
- Experience in emergency or border contexts
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Ceuta, National.
What is the compensation?
Compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher, knowledge of International Law and Political Science, computer literacy, fluency in English and Spanish, and experience in emergency or border contexts.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by September 15, 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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