Duties & Responsibilities
Provide guidance to the
Bureau Director on all protection matters.
Contribute towards the
development of a protection and solutions strategy in the AoR consistent with
UNHCR¿s priorities and commitments; support regional and country programming
for protection from planning to evaluation including contingency planning and
advocate for adequate resource allocations.
Stay abreast of political,
social, economic and security developments that have an impact on the
protection environment and protection delivery capacity and advise the senior
management in the overall management of UNHCR¿s operations.
Coordinate quality, timely
and effective protection responses to the needs of persons of concern in the
AoR including emergency responses.
Maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of the protection service guided by common strategic, principled and practical protection objectives, working towards increased protection impact in line with the regional strategies.
Provide legal, technical and
policy advice to Country Operations or Offices under the AoR and enforce
Country Operations¿ compliance with, and operationalization of, UNHCR¿s global
protection policies and standards, priorities and commitments.
Coordinate a consultative
process (through Country Offices in the region, if applicable) with government
counterparts, partners and persons of concern to develop and implement the
protection and solutions strategies at the country level. Ensure strategies
address gender equality priorities, internally displaced persons, specific
protection needs of women and men, children, youth and older persons, persons
with disabilities, persons of diverse sexual orientation and/or gender
identity, minority groups, and person living with HIV/AIDS.
Coordinate with partners and
provide oversight to specific protection areas described above.
Advocate with authorities
and stakeholders for access to and respect for the rights of persons of concern
and their access to services.
Support local integration
objectives and well as efforts to promote social inclusion.
Coordinate activities in the
area of risk management related to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA), fraud,
case-processing data protection, and human rights due diligence at country
level, in consultation with relevant Divisions (as appropriate).
Coordinate the design,
implementation and evaluation of protection related programming with
implementing and operational partners also in line with Agenda 2030 and the
Sustainable Development Goals.
For positions in Bureaux
Work with Country Offices in
identifying and taking up opportunities to influence legislative, institutional
and judicial processes in relation to asylum/RSD, statelessness and internal
displacement; ensure quality comments are provided on draft legislation and
policies and to Human Rights mechanisms; draft/review judicial interventions
and engage with legal and judicial institutions as relevant.
Guide and support Country
Operations in the development of strategies to build and further develop
national asylum/RSD systems with a view to ensuring their fairness, efficiency,
adaptability and integrity.
Support Country Operations
and ensure they meet their complementary pathways objectives and resettlement
quotas.
Lead risk assessments and
discussions with team(s) to proactively manage risks and seize opportunities
impacting objectives. Ensure that risk management principles are integrated in
decision-making both at strategic and operational levels. Allocate resources
for planned treatments with resource requirements in Strategic Plans. Ensure
that risks are managed to acceptable levels and escalate, as needed. If a Risk
Owner, designate the Risk Focal Point and certify that the annual risk review
is completed and ensure that the risk register is updated during the year, as
needed.
Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P5 12 years relevant
experience with Undergraduate degree; or 11 years relevant experience with
Graduate degree; or 10 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree
Field(s) of Education
Law; International Law;
Political Science; International Humanitarian Law; International Refugee Law;
International Relations; or other relevant field.
Certificates and/or Licenses
Management Learning
Programme;
Protection Learning
Programme;
(Certificates and Licenses
marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Minimum 8 years of previous
work experience in progressively responsible functions in an organisation or
institution with a protection mandate, preferably within the UN. Thorough
knowledge of International refugee law and its application; ability to analyse
and advocate for the application of relevant international and regional legal
instruments for the benefits of the persons under UNHCR’s mandate.
Desirable
Solid UNHCR experience from
both the Field (including Hardship Duty stations) and Headquarters/Regional
entities. Proven track record in emergency preparedness, response and
management. Proficiency in local language(s) in the given region. Knowledge of
additional UN languages.
Functional Skills
*PR-Protection-related
guidelines, standards and indicators
*PR-Age, Gender and
Diversity (AGD)
PR-Gender Equality
PR-Refugee Coordination Model
PR-Human Rights
Doctrine/Standards
PR-International
Humanitarian Law
PR-Developing Strategic
Protection Framework
LE-Judicial Engagement
PR-Climate change and
disaster related displacement
PR-Comprehensive Solutions
Framework
*PR-Gender Based Violence
(GBV) Coordination
(Functional Skills marked
with an asterisk* are essential)
Language Requirements
For International
Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working
language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional
jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not
English and local language.
For General Service jobs:
Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not
English.
All UNHCR workforce members
must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment
where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This
includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment
including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and
abuse of power.
As individuals and as
managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate
conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking
guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.
This is a Standard Job
Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The
Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable
qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such
requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be
considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
How To Apply