Protection Assistant
Nairobi
- Organization: UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Location: Nairobi
- Grade: Administrative support - GS-4, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Protection Officer (Refugee)
- Closing Date:
Hardship Level
Family Type
Family Type
Residential location (if applicable)
Grade
Staff Member / Affiliate Type
Reason
Regular > Regular AssignmentRemote work accepted
Target Start Date
Job Posting End Date
Standard Job Description
Desired Candidate Profile
The candidate should also have the ability to work effectively and efficiently in a high-paced environment, meeting established targets for case management. As they may be assigned additional responsibilities, the candidate should be flexible and capable of managing diverse tasks.
An understanding of data management and the ability to and update the proGres refugee database is an asset.
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):
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Desired languages
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Operational context
Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:
Nature of Position:
The Protection Assistant will work under the direct supervision of the Associate Protection Officer. S/he will collaborate closely with other UNHCR Protection units, UNHCR Protection Partners, the Department of Refugee Services, as well as the refugee community to enhance the protection and assistance of asylum seekers refugees in urban areas by supporting protection monitoring, individual case management and protection outreach functions.
The incumbent will support individual case management by conducting protection assessments and counselling of asylum seekers and refugees and drafting assessments. S/he will support in Identifying and ensuring referrals for asylum seekers and refugees with protection needs to relevant UNHCR units, government, and partners for interventions, including inter alia reception, registration and documentation, legal and physical protection, psychosocial support, livelihoods, medical assistance, refugee status determination, and solutions opportunities.
S/he will Support the management of asylum seekers and refugees camping outside UNHCR, DRS and Partner offices by conducting interviews and counselling to facilitate protection interventions and participate in internal and interagency case Panels relating to asylum seekers and refugees with complex protection issues.
The protection assistant will support the process of relocation of asylum seekers and refugees to the camps in collaboration with the Partner and the Department of Refugee Affairs and support other in general protection work including managing the weekend protection roster and participating in community outreach forums.
S/he Supports the Associate Protection Officer and the Senior Protection Officer in all other relevant aspects related to protection of refugees and asylum seekers.
Living and Working Conditions:
Nairobi is a good duty station for families with good medical facilities and it is the regional medical evacuation centre for countries in the East and Horn of Africa and the Great Lakes sub-regions. Recreational facilities, schools and hotels are of international standards. High standard accommodation is available, as well as good banking facilities, unlimited access to communication means, such as internet, telephone SIM cards etc. In addition, Nairobi is a malaria free environment. but cholera, malaria and yellow fever occur in other parts of Kenya. When entering the country, yellow fever card/vaccine is required. Nairobi is in UN security Level One, but politically instigated demonstrations and riots may occur from time to time. General crime in Nairobi is relatively high, especially in some low income areas, however a high sense of vigilance and alertness is required practically everywhere.
Security Considerations
Politically instigated demonstrations and riots may occur at any time. Hazards such as road traffic accidents, fire, diseases outbreak and flooding are frequent. The crime threat level in Nairobi like in many other large cities is high and physical violence is a common feature of burglaries in residences, carjacking and robberies. The terrorism threat level in Nairobi is moderate but is high in North Eastern. A high sense of vigilance and alertness is required at all times.
Additional Qualifications
Skills
IT-Computer Literacy, PR-Protection-related guidelines, standards and indicators, PR-Refugee Protection Principles and FrameworkEducation
Certifications
HCR Learning Program - UNHCR, HCR Protection Induction Prog - UNHCR, HCR Protection Learning Program Statelessness - UNHCR, HCR Protection Learning Program - UNHCR, HCR Thematic Protection Learning Program - UNHCRWork Experience
Competencies
Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaborationUNHCR Salary Calculator
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Additional Information
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