Full Time
Posted 4 years ago
Senior Protection Assistant is needed at the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
JOB TITLE: Senior Protection Assistant
Job ID: 20657
LOCATION: Takum, Traba
Salary Grade: G5
Hardship Level: D
Family Location Type: Pending
Duties
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships:
- The Senior Protection Assistant normally reports to a more senior Protection colleague. The incumbent monitors protection standards, operational procedures and practices in protection delivery in line with international standards and provides functional protection support to information management and programme staff.
- The Senior Protection Assistant provides quality, timely and effective protection support to persons of concern (PoC) and identifies opportunities to mainstream protection methodologies and safeguards in operational responses. S/he contributes to designing a comprehensive protection strategy and may liaise externally with local authorities and partners on protection issues as guided by the supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications
Years of Experience / Degree Level:
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- G5 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Field(s) of Education:
- Not applicable
Certificates and/or Licenses:
- International Law;
- Political Science;
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential):
- Relevant Job Experience
- Essential: Not specified.
- Desirable: Not specified.
Functional Skills:
- IT-Computer Literacy
- CL-Protection & Solutions Awareness
- PR-Protection-related guidelines, standards and indicators
- PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework
- (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Language Requirements
- For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
- For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
- For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
- This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Position Competencies
Core Competencies:
- Accountability
- Communication
- Organizational Awareness
- Teamwork & Collaboration
- Commitment to Continuous Learning
- Client & Result Orientation
Managerial Competencies:
- n/a
Cross-Functional Competencies:
- Analytical Thinking
- Political Awareness
- Stakeholder Management
Language Requirements:
- Please also note that English is essential for this Job Opening.
Additional Information:
- A written test will be conducted for this position which will be followed by a competency-based interview.
Eligible Applicants:
- This position is advertised open to internal and external applicants.
Procedures and Eligibility:
- Interested applicants should consult the Administrative Instruction on Recruitment and Assignment of Locally Recruited Staff (RALS)
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Job Features
Job Category | Security / Intelligence |
Deadline | 3rd July, 2020 |