Senior Protection Specialist

3 weeks ago


Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan cinfo Full time
Job Description

Company Overview

cinfo is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights, and building a better future for refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people.

Salary

The estimated salary for this position is around $60,000 - $80,000 per year, depending on experience and qualifications.

Job Description

We are seeking a highly skilled Associate Protection Officer to join our team in Afghanistan. As an Associate Protection Officer, you will support the Protection Unit by providing technical assistance and guidance to national staff in Refugee Status Determination (RSD) and Resettlement (RST) processes.

You will be responsible for monitoring political, social, economic, and cultural developments affecting protection environments and advocating for relevant legal standards and policies.

In addition, you will oversee and ensure strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for protection activities, including the registration process, eligibility assessments, status determination, and individual case management.

Part of the Swiss JPO Programme, this position is sponsored by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation SDC of the FDFA.

Required Skills and Qualifications

To be successful in this role, you will need:

  • A Master's degree in International Law / International Refugee and Human Rights Law
  • A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience, including experience in the area of refugee protection, internal displacement, human rights or international humanitarian law
  • Good knowledge of International Refugee and Human Rights Law and ability to apply the relevant legal principles
  • Field experience, including in working directly with communities
  • Good IT skills including database management skills and Protection Learning Programme
  • Language skills: Fluency in English, Desirable: Dari/Pashto
Benefits

This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful contribution to the protection of refugees and internally displaced persons in Afghanistan.

As a member of our team, you will have access to training and development opportunities, as well as the chance to work with a dynamic and experienced team of professionals.

Others

Please note that this position is part of the Swiss JPO Programme, which provides a comprehensive package of benefits, including a competitive salary, health insurance, and a rest & recuperation cycle of 4 weeks.



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