Senior Protection Assistant
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Locations: Pacaraima, Brazil
Time Type: Full time
Posted on: 2 Days Ago
Deadline for Applications: February 6, 2025
Hardship Level: U (unclassified)
Family Type: No designation
Target Start Date: 2025-02-17
Contract Duration: until 31st December 2025
Operational Context for Pacaraima
The Field Unit in Pacaraima (FUPAC) operates at the critical Venezuela-Brazil border, providing essential protection services to displaced populations. FUPAC’s location at the frontline of migration flows makes it pivotal in addressing the immediate protection needs of refugees and migrants while supporting their voluntary relocation process and transition to durable solutions.
Key focus areas for 2025 include:
1. Strengthened protection mechanisms for vulnerable groups, including unaccompanied and separated children (UASC) and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV).
2. Expanded partnerships with local and national private sector actors to support livelihoods and economic integration.
3. Advanced contingency planning to address potential surges in border mobility.
4. Enhanced capacity for generating actionable intelligence to inform planning and advocacy efforts.
Desirable Candidate Profile
The ideal candidate should demonstrate a strong background in protection work, particularly in challenging environments like border areas. Key qualifications and attributes include:
Essential Qualifications:
1. Educational Background: At least a High School Diploma with two years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor’s degree with one year of relevant experience in fields such as International Law, Political and/or Social Sciences.
2. Technical Expertise: Proven experience in managing protection cases, strong knowledge of international protection frameworks, and familiarity with protection-related guidelines.
3. Community Engagement: Experience in Community-Based Protection (CBP) and Communication with Communities (CwC) initiatives.
Desirable Attributes:
1. Analytical and Strategic Thinking: Ability to analyze data and trends.
2. Collaboration and Stakeholder Management: Strong interpersonal skills to work effectively with diverse stakeholders.
3. Adaptability and Resilience: Capacity to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Language Skills
Fluency in Portuguese and working proficiency in English is mandatory. Spanish language skills are highly desirable.
Core Competencies
Accountability, Communication, Organizational Awareness, Teamwork & Collaboration, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Client & Result Orientation.
Cross-Functional Competencies
Analytical Thinking, Political Awareness, Stakeholder Management.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Eligibility: Candidates must be legally present in Brazil at the time of application. Only Brazilian citizens or candidates legally present in Brazil will be considered eligible.
UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process. A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered depending on relevant experience.
Applications
All applications must be submitted online in Workday. Incomplete and late applications will not be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Diversity
UNHCR encourages applications from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
About Us
UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, takes the lead in protecting people forced to flee wars and persecution around the world.
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