Protection Officer for Vulnerable Communities

2 weeks ago

Kabul, Kabul, Afghanistan cinfo Full time

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

With over 40 years of conflict, natural disasters, chronic poverty, and food insecurity affecting Afghanistan, the humanitarian crisis continues to escalate. The number of internally displaced people is expected to rise as the security situation deteriorates.

In response to this pressing need, the protection unit requires support from an Associate Protection Officer. This role will oversee core protection functions such as Reception, Registration, RSD, RST, and Complementary Pathways. Additionally, the officer will provide technical support for national reception and asylum procedures.

As an Associate Protection Officer with UNHCR, you will:

  • 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 liaising with authorities for issuance.
  • Oversee and ensure strict adherence to Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for protection activities, including registration process, eligibility assessments, status determination, and individual case management.
  • Manage and coach national staff in Refugee Status Determination (RSD) and Resettlement (RST) 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 FDFA. As a participant in this programme, you will have the opportunity to work on a three-year allocation period with one reassignment supported by the SDC. Furthermore, there is a rest and recuperation cycle of 4 weeks.

To be successful in this role, you will require:

  • A Master's degree in International Law / International Refugee and Human Rights Law
  • A minimum of 3 years' relevant experience, including experience in 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 working directly with communities
  • Good IT skills, including database management skills and Protection Learning Programme
  • Language skills: Fluency in English, Desirable: Dari/Pashto

Estimated salary: $60,000 - $80,000 per annum, depending on location and experience.

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