Senior Protection Assistant

Support refugee protection and advocacy efforts effectively

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UNHCR - UN High Commissioner for Refugees

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Bishkek (Kyrgyzstan)

Application deadline 2 years ago: Friday 12 Apr 2024 at 23:59 UTC

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Overview

Support refugee protection and advocacy efforts effectively

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

2024-06-03Job Posting End Date

April 27, 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

Kyrgyz,

Russian,

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

Shortlisted candidates will be invited for written test and interviewThis position doesn't require a functional clearance Home-Based

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Describe a time you worked collaboratively in a team to achieve a goal.	This question evaluates your teamwork abilities and interpersonal skills.	Provide a specific example highlighting your role and contribution within the team.
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