Website UNHCR vacancy open for nationals from eligible countries
This post is opened exclusively to PEOPLE WITH A NATIONALITY OF ONE OF THE ELIGILE COUNTRIES , who have a maximum age of 32 years as of 31 December of the year of application.
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Candidates should have a Master’s or equivalent in Law, International Law, Political Science or other relevant field, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant working experience. Candidates with a Bachelor’s degree need to have a minimum of 4 years relevant working experience.
Substantive parts of the candidates’ academic qualification (Bachelor and/or Master) must have taken place in a country that appears on the list of eligible countries.
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Summary job description
The Associate Protection Officer will support UNHCR Egypt’s protection coordination, policy analysis, and advocacy efforts in a complex refugee and mixed‑movement context. Under the supervision of the Senior Protection Officer the JPO will contribute to the effective functioning of inter‑agency platforms, including the Protection Working Group (PWG) and the Mixed Movement Working Group (MMWG), by supporting coordination processes, documentation, follow‑up, and joint analytical work.
In line with ongoing preparedness for the transition to a national asylum management system under the Asylum Law (No. 164/2024), the JPO will support capacity‑development initiatives, legal/policy analysis, and protection advocacy.
The JPO will also support UNHCR’s protection mechanisms through participation in the core coordination team of the Egypt Refugee Inter‑Agency Contact Centre (ERICC) -facilitating partner coordination, drafting analytical and operational reports, and supporting ongoing training and capacity‑building of ERICC agents and focal points.
Overall, the position aims to strengthen evidence‑based protection coordination, promote coherent joint analysis, and support constructive engagement with humanitarian, development, and government counterparts to advance protection outcomes for refugees, asylum seekers, and others on the move.
For the minimum qualification requirements see the website of Nedworc Foundation:
Junior Professional Officer Programme – Nedworc Foundation
Please read the selection criteria and FAQ section carefully before considering applying