Protection Associate
Provide support for the implementation of UNHCR mandate in Kazakhstan.
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Overview
Provide support for the implementation of UNHCR mandate in Kazakhstan.
You have:
- Bachelor of Arts (BA) in International Law or Law is required.
- At least 2 years of experience in protection work related to refugees and stateless persons is required.
- Fluent in Russian and English is required.
- Knowledge of Kazakh is desirable.
- Skills in legal research and analysis of human rights laws are necessary.
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
2024-10-01Deadline for Applications
September 15, 2024Terms of Reference
The Protection Associate will provide support to UNHCR 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 UNHCR Office Astana and implement protection activities under direct supervision of Assistant Programme officer.
The position can be extended to 2025 upon funds availability.Standard Job Description
Required Languages
Russian,
English,
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 an instance where you had to coordinate protection responses for vulnerable populations? | This assesses your ability to manage and respond to protection needs effectively. | Provide a specific example highlighting your coordination skills and the outcome achieved. |
| How do you ensure that the voices of refugees and asylum-seekers are included in decision-making processes? | The interviewer wants to understand your engagement strategies with communities of concern. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What experience do you have with human rights advocacy related to migration? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to analyze legal documents. What was your approach? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to address the needs of stateless individuals? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
unhcr.org
