Protection Associate job at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Vacancy title:
Protection Associate

[ Type: FULL TIME , Industry: Nonprofit, and NGO , Category: Non-profits, Foundations & Philanthropists ]

Jobs at:

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Deadline of this Job:
11 December 2022  

Duty Station:
Within Uganda , Nairobi , East Africa

Summary
Date Posted: Monday, November 28, 2022 , Base Salary: Not Disclosed

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JOB DETAILS:

Terms of Reference
Education (Level and area of required and/or preferred education)
• University Degree in Law, political science, international relations, gender studies, or another related field.

Work Experience
• (List number of years and area of required work experience. Clearly distinguish between required experience and experience which could be an asset.)
• Minimum 2 years of relevant professional job experience, preferably in the area of human rights (including issues related to sexual and gender minorities), gender issues, refugee protection, or international humanitarian law.
• Previous experience interacting with LGBTIQ persons in a professional context
• Experience in interacting with NGOs and other relevant actors in project coordination, as well as in providing training or coaching, guidance or advice to staff.
• Experience working on livelihoods/empowerment projects strongly desired
• Experience working with procedures and principles related to protection of refugees, asylum seekers, or IDPs (especially in GBV) strongly desired
• Experience in counselling asylum seekers or refugees strongly desired
Key Competencies
• (Technical knowledge, skills, managerial competencies, or other personal competencies relevant to the performance of the assignment. Clearly distinguish between required and desired competencies)
• Sound knowledge of SSOGI issues, especially in Kenya/East Africa.
• Knowledge of International Refugee Law and Human Rights Law and ability to apply the relevant legal principles
• Strong research and analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; an ability to be diplomatic and level-headed.
• Excellent knowledge of English; Swahili or Luganda would be advantageous but are not required.
• Knowledge of internal UNHCR procedures related to RSD, resettlement, and protection strongly desired


Work Hours: 8


Experience in Months: 24

Level of Education:
Bachelor Degree

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Job Info
Job Category: NGO - Non Government Organisations jobs in Kenya
Job Type: Full-time
Deadline of this Job: 11 December, 2022
Duty Station: Nairobi
Posted: 28-11-2022
No of Jobs: 1
Start Publishing: 28-11-2022
Stop Publishing (Put date of 2030): 28-11-2066
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