Associate Protection Cluster Coordination Officer

Áreas Afins, Ciências Sociais, Relações Internacionais
Pemba
2 semanas atrás
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UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is recruiting an Associate Protection Cluster Coordination Officer to strengthen protection coordination, information management, advocacy and capacity-building within the Protection Cluster in Pemba and Northern Mozambique. The role ensures that the safety, rights and dignity of forcibly displaced and conflict-affected populations remain central to the humanitarian response.

Key Responsibilities

Protection Coordination & Information Management

  • Support the Protection Cluster Coordinator in information management, communication and reporting among Cluster members and partners
  • Coordinate with OCHA on timely collection and transmission of protection reports and updates
  • Compile and analyse protection data, including thematic reports, maps and advocacy materials

Protection Analysis, Advocacy & Strategy

  • Contribute to protection analysis, prioritisation and joint advocacy initiatives
  • Support development and implementation of Protection strategies, including within pooled funding processes
  • Promote international refugee law, IDP legislation and protection mainstreaming across sectors

Coordination with Thematic Areas of Responsibility (AoRs)

  • Ensure effective liaison with AoRs including SGBV, Child Protection and Housing, Land & Property
  • Support follow-up of recommendations and alerts at all levels

Capacity Building & Training

  • Design, organise and deliver training on protection mainstreaming, AGD, monitoring and advocacy
  • Evaluate training impact and strengthen partner operational capacity

Field Presence & Community Engagement

  • Maintain protection presence through regular field missions and engagement with affected populations, authorities and partners
  • Ensure responses reflect the specific needs of females, children, older persons, persons with disabilities and minority groups

Profile Required

Education

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law, International Law, Political Science or a related field

Experience

  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in protection or humanitarian coordination
  • Experience working with refugees, IDPs or other persons of concern
  • Experience in information management and humanitarian communication desirable

Skills

  • Strong analytical, coordination and communication skills
  • Ability to design and deliver training and capacity-building activities
  • Ability to operate effectively in complex and challenging humanitarian environments

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

  • Knowledge of UN policies and procedures.
  • Knowledge of the UN Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement, as well as of relevant UNHCR and Inter-agency policies and guidelines on Protection.
  • Computer skills: Office Package (excellent knowledge of Word, good knowledge of Excel and Power Point) and Internet browsing.

Languages

  • English – Fluent
  • Portuguese – Fluent

Volunteer Living Allowance:

UN Volunteers serve full-time in their professional expertise, supported by a benefits package, including a monthly living allowance to ensure a secure standard of living at their duty stations. These allowances are not intended as compensation, reward, or salary for the volunteer’s service.

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