Join UNHCR as a Protection Assistant in 2025 and make a difference in the lives of refugees and displaced persons. This role offers a unique opportunity to support vulnerable communities, advocate for their rights, and contribute to global humanitarian efforts. Apply now to be part of this vital mission!
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Terms of Reference– Proven knowledge of protection mechanisms in Peru including refugee and asylum system, documentation, and access to basic rights and services at the local and national level.
– Demonstrated experience in assisting vulnerable populations in the field, particularly refugees, asylum seekers and returnees as well as IDPs, where applicable.
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Protection Assistant normally reports to a more senior Protection colleague. The incumbent provides functional and administrative support to the protection unit on protection related liaison, correspondence, monitoring, case management and reporting activities.
Duties
– Consistently apply International and National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards and codes of conduct.
– Observe and respect protection related Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
– Provide functional and administrative support in all protection related AGD based programming with implementing and operational partners.
Minimum Qualifications
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G4 – 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Field(s) of Education
Not applicable
Certificates and/or Licenses
Protection
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)
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Functional Skills
PR-Protection-related guidelines, standards and indicators
PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework
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.
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