Protection Associate
Ensure integration of protection in temporary shelters and support women at risk.
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Overview
Ensure integration of protection in temporary shelters and support women at risk.
You have:
- Experience in case management and protection services related to GBV and MHPSS
- Knowledge of local laws and frameworks for protection services
- Ability to provide technical guidance to colleagues and partners
- Fluency in Arabic and/or French is required
Deadline for Applications
November 27, 2025Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
A (least hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type
UNOPS LICA6Target Start Date
2026-01-01Terms of Reference
The Protection Associate will play a key role in ensuring that protection is fully integrated across temporary shelters and that women at risk accommodated in UNHCR-supported temporary shelters receive coordinated and rights-based support. The incumbent will oversee the case management framework, ensuring that each resident has an individual case plan and that documentation, follow-up, and referrals are carried out consistently. She or he will also oversee the implementation of the SafeGuard GBV prevention initiative, ensuring that protection principles and preventive measures are embedded in daily management and community engagement. Based in Tunis, the incumbent will supervise one colleague directly and provide technical guidance to colleagues in the field to ensure coherent standards and continuity of care.
Additionally, the position supports the gradual transition of case management functions to relevant sub-units while maintaining technical oversight and direct responsibility for complex and sensitive cases, including those with GBV and MHPSS elements. She or he will coordinate closely with protection and MHPSS partners and state institutions such as the Child Protection Delegates (DPE) and social centers to ensure timely referrals, effective follow-up, and coordinated case responses.Standard Job Description
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This position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote
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Potential interview questions
| Describe a situation where you had to manage a complex case in protection services. | This question assesses your experience and problem-solving skills in a challenging context. | Share a specific example focusing on your role, actions taken, and the outcome. |
| How do you ensure effective communication and coordination with stakeholders in your work? | This question evaluates your communication and collaboration abilities. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What steps do you take to protect sensitive information in your case management work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you've supported victims of GBV? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach building trust with clients in sensitive situations? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure individual case plans are adhered to? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What role does community engagement play in your approach to protection? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a time when you had to advocate for a client in a challenging situation. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
unhcr.org
