The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is excited to announce a job opening for the position of Community-Based Protection Associate for 2025. This role is essential for advancing our mission to protect the rights and well-being of refugees and displaced persons through community engagement and empowerment.
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As a Community-Based Protection Associate, you will work closely with local communities and partners to identify protection needs, develop community-driven solutions, and promote inclusive participation in decision-making processes. Your efforts will play a critical role in fostering resilience and enhancing the safety and dignity of vulnerable populations.
If you are passionate about community engagement and protection issues, and are eager to make a positive impact in the lives of displaced individuals, we encourage you to apply. Join UNHCR in our commitment to creating a safer and more inclusive world for all!
Minimum Qualifications
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G6 – 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Field(s) of Education
Not applicable.
Certificates and/or Licenses
Development, Human Rights, International Law
International Social Work, Social Science, Political Science,
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Not specified.
Desirable
UNHCR learning programmes (PLP). Knowledge of MSRP.
Functional Skills
IT-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP)
*IT-Computer Literacy
UN-UN/UNHCR Administrative Rules, Regulations and Procedures
PR-Community-based Protection – Principles and methodologies
CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners, Government & Community
PG-Stakeholder management and coordination with Implementing Partners (Gov/NGO/Corporate)
TR-Capacity Buidling
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
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.
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