Senior Protection Assistant (legal)

UNHCR

Cairo, Egypt
Fully remote
Experience with refugees and asylum seekers
Knowledge of international and national law
Counseling on protection issues
The Senior Protection Assistant provides quality, timely and effective protection support to persons of concern

Job Summary

  • The Senior Protection Assistant provides quality, timely and effective protection support to persons of concern.
  • The role involves monitoring protection standards and operational procedures in line with international standards.
  • The incumbent will contribute to designing a comprehensive protection strategy and liaise with local authorities.

Matching Summary

The Senior Protection Assistant provides quality, timely and effective protection support to persons of concern.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Experience with refugees and asylum seekers
  • Knowledge of International and National Law
  • Counseling on protection issues

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in child protection
  • Ability to liaise with local authorities
  • Strong communication skills

Key Requirements

  • 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma
  • 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent
  • Knowledge of English and UN working language

Work Rights

Not specified

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