Junior Professional Officer: UNHCR Associate Child Protection Officer Opening 2025.
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is committed to safeguarding the rights and well-being of children in humanitarian contexts. As the global landscape continues to evolve, the need for dedicated professionals to support child protection efforts has never been more critical.
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We are seeking a passionate and driven Junior Professional Officer (JPO) to join our team as an Associate Child Protection Officer. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the protection and empowerment of vulnerable children affected by conflict and displacement. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of child rights, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to collaboration and inclusivity.
Join us in making a meaningful impact on the lives of children around the world, ensuring that their voices are heard and their needs are met in times of crisis. Together, we can work towards a future where every child can thrive in safety and dignity.
Minimum Qualifications
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For P2/NOB – 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree
Field(s) of Education
International Law, Human Rights, International Development,
International Relations, Anthropology, Social Work,
Gender Studies, Political Science, Social Science
or other relevant field.
Certificates and/or Licenses
Not specified.
Relevant Job Experience
Desirable
– UNHCR Knowledge of the international legal and policy framework governing refugees, asylum seekers and returnees and IDPs.
– Knowledge and good understanding of the UNHCR Best Interests Procedures Guidelines.
– Experience in working with children, adolescents and youth and participatory child friendly approaches.
– Excellent interviewing, counselling, drafting and analytical skills.
– Experience implementing child protection case management and/or implementation of best interests procedures.
– Experience working with partners.
– Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of position and/or interagency child protection learning programme.
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Functional Skills
*PR-Child Protection Prevention and Response Programming
CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners, Government & Community
CO-Cross-cultural communication
