The incumbent of this position is expected to play a leading role in planning, implementing,
monitoring and assessing direct operational support in these two specialized areas of
protection. While it is a global function, the Protection Officer will have a specific role in
supporting UNHCR operations prioritized for roll out of the implementation of the global Sex
Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and Child Protection strategies and emergency operations. .
H/She will conduct frequent visits to the field, assessing programmes, providing guidance,
strengthening capacity and identifying opportunities for programme & funding expansion.
monitoring and assessing direct operational support in these two specialized areas of
protection. While it is a global function, the Protection Officer will have a specific role in
supporting UNHCR operations prioritized for roll out of the implementation of the global Sex
Gender-Based Violence (SGBV) and Child Protection strategies and emergency operations. .
H/She will conduct frequent visits to the field, assessing programmes, providing guidance,
strengthening capacity and identifying opportunities for programme & funding expansion.
Applicants will need to fulfill the following minimum requirements:
- Advanced university degree, at least a Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution;
- At least 4 years of relevant work experience in the respective functional area of specialization or expertise according to the vacancy announcement;
- Excellent knowledge of English and at least one other UN language (Arabic, Chinese, French, Russian and Spanish). Additional languages are an asset;
- Ability to work in a multicultural team;
- Willingness to serve in conflict zones, deep field locations;
- Willingness to rotate every few years.
Selected candidates will join the programme at levels P2, P3, P4, or P5, depending on their experience and academic achievement, on a cohort program, and will be assigned to their posts after having completed a comprehensive induction and orientation program in early 2015.
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