Protection Associate
Support implementation of protection activities for refugees and stateless individuals
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Overview
Support implementation of protection activities for refugees and stateless individuals
You have:
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Law.
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Law.
- Experience in Protection, working with persons of concern including refugees and stateless individuals.
- Required languages: English and Russian.
- Desired language: Kazakh.
Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
A (least hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type
UNOPS LICA6Target Start Date
2024-06-15Job Posting End Date
May 15, 2024Terms of Reference
The Protection Associate will provide support to UNHCR National Office in Kazakhstan in implementation of everyday activities as part of MFT and individually to support implementation of UNHCR mandate. The Protection Associate is expected to coordinate quality, timely and effective protection responses to the needs refugees, asylum-seekers and stateless people, and identify opportunities to mainstream protection methodologies and integrate protection safeguards in operational responses in all sectors. S/he contributes to designing a comprehensive protection strategy and liaises externally with authorities and partners on protection doctrine and policy as guided by the supervisor. The Protection Associate also ensures that refugees, asylum-seekers and stateless people are involved in making decisions that affect them, whether in accessing their rights or in identifying appropriate solutions to their problems. To achieve this, the incumbent will need to build and maintain effective interfaces with communities of concern, local authorities and protection and assistance partners.
The Protection Associate will be part of National office Astana and implement protection activities under direct supervision of Assistant Programme officer.Standard Job Description
Required Languages
English,
Russian,
Desired Languages
Kazakh,
,
Additional Qualifications
Skills
Legal Research, PR-Analysis of laws and practice related to nationality matters, PR-Analysis of laws and practice relevant to human rights, PR-Asylum/Migration, PR-Asylum related guidelines, policy and procedures development, PR-Statelessness- Principles and Procedures, operational arrangements/assistanceEducation
Bachelor of Arts (BA): International Law, Bachelor of Arts (BA): LawCertifications
Work Experience
Protection, Working with Persons of Concern: Refugees, Working with Persons of Concern: StatelessOther information
Shortlisted applicants will be invited to written test and interview.This position doesn't require a functional clearance Home-Based
No
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you had to address a complex legal issue involving refugee rights? | The interviewer is assessing your experience and ability to handle legal complexities specific to refugees. | Provide a specific example that illustrates your critical thinking and problem-solving skills. |
| How do you ensure the voices of refugees are heard in decision-making processes? | This question evaluates your understanding of participatory approaches in protection work. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you employ to build relationships with local authorities and partners? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you had to adapt your communication style to effectively engage with diverse communities. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you prioritize protection needs when resources are limited? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Updated 1 year ago
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Source:
unhcr.org
