Job Details of Protection Assistant

E (most hardship)Non FamilyUNOPS LICA42024-11-07December 2, 2024a) excellent knowledge on the work & mandate of UNHCR and the Organization's priorities, guidelines, policies and approaches on asylum and refugees’ status determination procedures.
b) knowledge of International Refugee Law, Human Rights Law and ability to apply the relevant legal principles in the context of mixed and large movements.
a) sound knowledge on global frameworks and mechanisms related to international refugee protection, including the Global Compact of Refugees, Global Refugee Forum and the Asylum Capacity Support Group initiative, and experience in working with regional mechanisms, processes and fora related to asylum and migration.
c) sound understanding, knowledge and insight analysis of the political, humanitarian, social, protection and legal context and dynamics in Pakistan at national level.
d) Excellent knowledge of refugee villages in KP and ability of working closely with refugee communities, establishing community structures with equal representation from all groups.
1. Good experience of monitoring the situation in and outside the refugee villages and collect data and other information relevant to UNHCR and report to inform Program to help in planning and designing of projects that benefit the FDPs, especially the most vulnerable among refugee communities.
2. Sound knowledge of administrative tasks and skills to prepare reports, meeting authorized personnel and assisting in facilitating field missions for high level delegations/donors.
e) Demonstrated skills of data bases, statistical analysis, and IT.
f) Demonstrated knowledge of working with people with Diversities and communication with the community.
g) Flexibility to deal with changing protection environment, diverse knowledge, and expertise in Protection, Counselling, and Community-Based Protection, strong inter-personal and strong communication skills.
h) demonstrated ability to support the organization and facilitation of regional or national training workshops or meetings.
i) Essential: Excellent command on English and one local language Pashto language, both written and oral and a proven ability to present complex matters to a range of audiences, incl. partners, donors and authorities.

• Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
• Perform other related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G4 - 1 year relevant experience with High School Diploma; or Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education
Not applicable

Certificates and/or Licenses
Protection
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience
Essential: Not specified.
Desirable: Not specified.

Functional Skills
PR-Protection-related guidelines, standards and indicators
PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework
IT-Computer Literacy
(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.EnglishPashtoIT-Computer Literacy, PR-Protection-related guidelines, standards and indicators, PR-Refugee Protection Principles and FrameworkHCR Learning Program - UNHCR, HCR Protection Induction Prog - UNHCRThis position doesn't require a functional clearanceNo