Senior Protection Assistant

Assist in protection-related tasks for refugees and stateless persons.

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UNHCR - UN High Commissioner for Refugees

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Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan)

Application deadline 2 years ago: Wednesday 7 Feb 2024 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Assist in protection-related tasks for refugees and stateless persons.

You have:

Bachelor’s Degree in international Law or Political Science or closely related field
Minimum 1 year of work experience in refugee protection, statelessness issues or human rights advocacy
Fluency in English and Russian, knowledge of the Kyrgyz language are essential
Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of interlocutors
Computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.)
Self-motivation, ability to work within tight deadlines
Demonstrated ability to work with others in a team environment

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UNOPS LICA5Target Start Date

2024-03-01Job Posting End Date

February 21, 2024Terms of Reference

a. Education Bachelor’s Degree in international Law or Political Science or closely related field b. Work Experience Minimum 1 year of work experience in refugee protection, statelessness issues or human rights advocacy c. Key Competencies • Fluency in English and Russian, knowledge of the Kyrgyz language are essential • Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of interlocutors • Computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) • Self-motivation, ability to work within tight deadlines

• Demonstrated ability to work with others in a team environment.Standard Job Description

Required Languages

Russian,

Kyrgyz,

English

Desired Languages

Additional Qualifications

Skills

Education

Bachelor of Arts (BA): International Law, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Law, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Political Science, Masters of Arts (MA): Human Rights LawCertifications

Work Experience

Legal, Protection, Working with Persons of Concern: Refugees, Working with Persons of Concern: StatelessOther information

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe a situation where you had to advocate for a refugee or stateless person?	This question assesses your advocacy skills and experience in protection.	Provide a specific example highlighting your role and the impact of your actions.
How do you handle conflict in a team setting?	The interviewer wants to understand your conflict resolution skills.	Pro members can see the explanation.
What approaches do you take to ensure effective communication with diverse groups?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.