The Senior Protection Associate coordinates quality, timely and effective protection responses to populations of concern and integrates protection safeguards in operational responses
Job Summary
The Senior Protection Associate coordinates quality, timely and effective protection responses to populations of concern and integrates protection safeguards in operational responses.
The incumbent contributes to designing a comprehensive protection strategy and represents the office externally on protection doctrine and policy.
The role involves managing individual protection cases, facilitating capacity building initiatives, and ensuring compliance with global protection policies and standards.
Matching Summary
The Senior Protection Associate coordinates quality, timely and effective protection responses to populations of concern and integrates protection safeguards in operational responses.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
International Refugee Law expertise
Protection standards and policies knowledge
Team management at country level
Capacity building and training facilitation
Legal research and analysis skills
Fluency in English and Arabic
Nice-to-have
Strategic thinking and stakeholder engagement
Experience with refugee status determination
Experience with durable solutions for refugees
Advocacy and information management
Child protection and education planning
Key Requirements
4 years relevant experience with High School Diploma or 2 years with Bachelor
Certificates in International Law or Political Science
Fluency in English and Arabic
Experience in international refugee protection or humanitarian law
Knowledge of UNHCR protection standards and policies