The Senior Protection Associate coordinates quality, timely and effective protection responses to the needs of 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 the needs of 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.
The role requires building and maintaining effective interfaces with communities, local authorities, and partners to ensure refugee rights and solutions.
Matching Summary
The Senior Protection Associate coordinates quality, timely and effective protection responses to the needs of populations of concern and integrates protection safeguards in operational responses across sectors.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
International Refugee Law knowledge
Protection standards and policies
Team management at country level
Legal research and analysis skills
Fluency in English and Arabic
Capacity building and training facilitation
Stakeholder engagement and communication
Nice-to-have
Strategic thinking capabilities
Experience with refugee status determination
Knowledge of child protection and education plans
Advocacy and information management
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 managing teams at country operation level
Knowledge of UNHCR protection standards and RSD procedures