The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is looking for a dedicated Protection Associate to join its team in 2025. This role offers a unique opportunity to support vulnerable populations, advocate for their rights, and contribute to meaningful change in the lives of refugees and displaced persons.
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The Protection Associate is expected to coordinate quality, timely and effective protection responses to the needs of populations of concern (PoC) and identify opportunities to mainstream protection methodologies and integrate protection safeguards in operational responses in all sectors. S/he contributes to designing a comprehensive protection strategy and liaises externally with authorities and partners on protection doctrine and policy as guided by the supervisor.
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The Protection Associate also ensures that PoC are involved in making decisions that affect them, whether in accessing their rights or in identifying appropriate solutions to their problems. To achieve this, the incumbent will need to build and maintain effective interfaces with communities of concern, local authorities and protection and assistance partners.
Desired Candidate Profile – Experience working with Refugees, IDPs, and Refugee Returnees in Syria:
– Minimum of two years of experience specifically with refugee returnees.
– Proficiency in conducting interviews, focus group discussions, and needs assessments.
– Experience in border monitoring and counseling for refugee returnees.
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Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
