The Senior Protection Associate coordinates quality, timely and effective protection responses to populations of concern and integrates protection safeguards in operational responses across sectors
Job Summary
The Senior Protection Associate coordinates quality, timely and effective protection responses to populations of concern and integrates protection safeguards in operational responses across sectors.
The incumbent contributes to designing comprehensive protection strategies and represents the office externally on protection doctrine and policy.
This role involves building effective interfaces with communities, local authorities, and partners to ensure protection standards and participation of populations of concern.
Matching Summary
The Senior Protection Associate coordinates quality, timely and effective protection responses to populations of concern and integrates protection safeguards in operational responses across sectors.
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
Knowledge of child protection and education plans
Advocacy and partnership facilitation
Risk management and decision making
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