The Associate Protection Officer plays a critical role in ensuring UNHCR’s protection mandate is effectively implemented across displacement-affected regions in Northern Mozambique
Job Summary
The Associate Protection Officer plays a critical role in ensuring UNHCR’s protection mandate is effectively implemented across displacement-affected regions in Northern Mozambique.
The position involves monitoring protection activities, supporting emergency response, engaging with government authorities, and promoting community-based protection and GBV risk mitigation.
The role requires strong operational, analytical, and coordination skills to support protection responses aligned with international standards and national frameworks.
Matching Summary
The Associate Protection Officer plays a critical role in ensuring UNHCR’s protection mandate is effectively implemented across displacement-affected regions in Northern Mozambique.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Protection monitoring and data analysis
Coordination with government and partners
Gender-Based Violence prevention and response
Community-based protection approaches
Emergency protection response
Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) integration
Nice-to-have
Capacity building and training
Analytical reporting and situation updates
Experience in conflict-affected settings
Participatory community engagement
Use of protection monitoring tools
Safe and ethical data collection
Key Requirements
Minimum 3 years relevant protection experience
Undergraduate degree in relevant field
Field-based experience in humanitarian context
Knowledge of GBV prevention and response
Experience coordinating with government counterparts