Protection Officer with UNHCR

4 weeks ago

Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan cinfo Full time

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is a global organization dedicated to saving lives and protecting the rights of refugees, forcibly displaced communities, and stateless people.

Our mission in Afghanistan focuses on protecting the most vulnerable individuals and assisting newly displaced Afghans who are unable to access basic human rights, including documentation, education, and services.

We seek an Associate Protection Officer to oversee core protection functions such as reception, registration, refugee status determination, resettlement, and complementary pathways, as well as provide technical support for national reception and asylum procedures.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Monitor political, social, economic, and cultural developments affecting protection environments and advocate for relevant legal standards and policies
  • Provide legal guidance and advice to persons of concern, ensuring proper documentation and liaison with authorities for issuance
  • 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
  • Manage and coach national staff in refugee status determination and resettlement processes, ensuring quality and timely execution
  • Promote community-based approaches, risk management, and capacity-building efforts to support relevant institutions, NGOs, and individuals in enhancing national protection and rights advocacy

This position is part of the Swiss JPO Programme, sponsored by the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC) of the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs (FDFA). A one-time reassignment during the three-year allocation period and a rest and recuperation cycle of 4 weeks are included.

Requirements:

  • A Master's degree in International Law or International Refugee and Human Rights Law
  • A minimum of 3 years' relevant 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 relevant legal principles
  • Field experience, including working directly with communities
  • Good IT skills, including database management skills, and proficiency in the Protection Learning Programme
  • Fluency in English; Dari/Pashto desirable

Estimated Annual Salary: CHF 64,840 - CHF 104,821, depending on qualifications and experience.

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