Protection Officer

Protection Officer - UNRWA

Posting Title: Protection Officer, P3, (Roster) Amman, West Bank, Syria, Gaza, Lebanon, P3
Job Code Title: Protection and Neutrality Officer
Department/Office: United Nations Relief and Works Agency (UNRWA)
Duty Station: FO Lebanon; FO West Bank; FO Syria; FO Jordan; FO Gaza;
Posting Period: 19 September 2022 - 16 October 2022
Job Opening Number: 22-Humanitarian Affairs-UNRWA-189866-R- (E)
Staffing Exercise N/A

A university degree from an accredited educational institution in public or business administration, social sciences, international humanitarian assistance, law, international relations, or a related discipline, with a focus on international rights, international humanitarian law and/or refugee law.

At least six years of progressively responsible relevant experience in international organizations, in the humanitarian sector is required
At least two years of work experience where primary responsibilities include work related to the application of humanitarian principles is required.
Unless already serving as an international staff member in the UN Common System, a minimum of two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of which the candidate is a national or holds citizenship, a passport or a national identity number is required.
Previous work experience in refugee settings, preferably with international organizations, such as UNHCR, UNRWA or ICRC, or other relevant international non-governmental organizations is required.
Knowledge of activities of UNRWA operations and services is desirable
In-depth knowledge of Middle Eastern geo-political realities and their socio-cultural implications is desirable.
A university degree from an accredited educational institution is required in public or business administration, social sciences, international humanitarian assistance, law, international relations, or a related discipline, with a focus on international rights, international humanitarian law and/or refugee law

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

This is a selection exercise for creation of roster to fill future needs for positions in the areas of expertise related to Protection and Humanitarian Principles.

Type of Contract and Duration: Fixed-term one year project funded with the possibility of further extension subject to availability of funds, need and performance.