Are you committed to defending the rights and well-being of refugees and displaced persons? The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is seeking dedicated individuals for the position of Assistant Protection Officer for 2025.
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In this critical role, you will work on the front lines of humanitarian action, providing vital support and protection to those fleeing conflict, persecution, and violence. Your expertise will help ensure that the rights of refugees and asylum seekers are upheld, and that they receive the assistance they need to rebuild their lives. If you are passionate about human rights, advocacy, and making a tangible difference in the lives of vulnerable populations, we invite you to apply and join our mission to protect and empower those in need.
Minimum Qualifications
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P1/NOA – 1 year relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or no experience with Graduate degree; or no experience with Doctorate degree
Field(s) of Education
Law,
International Law,
Political Sciences
or other relevant field.
Certificates and/or Licenses
Not specified;
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Knowledge of International Refugee and Human Rights Law and ability to apply the relevant legal principles
Desirable
Not specified.
Functional Skills
*PR-Protection-related guidelines, standards and indicators
*PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD)
MG-Project Management
PR-Human Rights Doctrine/Standards
PR-International Humanitarian Law
PR-Assessment of IDPs Status, Rights, Obligation
PR-Climate change and disaster related displacement
CO-Drafting and Documentation
PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) Coordination
(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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