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 involves building effective interfaces with communities, local authorities, and partners to ensure populations of concern are involved in decisions affecting their 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
Capacity building for government counterparts
Legal research and analysis skills
Fluent in English and Arabic
Managing protection teams
Protection case management
Nice-to-have
Strategic stakeholder engagement
Presentation and communication skills
Advocacy with sectorial partners
Information management
Risk identification and management
Child protection planning
Education planning
Key Requirements
4 years relevant experience with High School Diploma or 2 years with Bachelor or higher
Knowledge of International Law and Political Science
Experience in international refugee protection or humanitarian law
Fluency in English and Arabic
UNHCR protection standards familiarity
RSD-Resettlement and Protection Learning Programme desirable