Snr Protection Assistant
Cali | Bogotá
- Organization: UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Location: Cali | Bogotá
- Grade: Administrative support - GS-5/GS-6, General Service - No need for Higher Education - Locally recruited position
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Occupational Groups:
- Administrative support
- Protection Officer (Refugee)
- Closing Date: Closed
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Regular > Regular AssignmentRemote work accepted
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Desired Candidate Profile
Colombia is the country most impacted by the outflow of over 7.1 million Venezuelan refugees and migrants, hosting over 2.4 million Venezuelans, the majority of whom in the process of regularization. In addition, and despite the 2016 Peace Agreement, conflict and armed violence continue to uproot Colombians (an estimated 842,000 people have been newly displaced by the internal conflict since November 2016) and, in a growing and worrying trend, also Venezuelans and people of other nationalities.
Over 2.3 million Venezuelans who live in Colombia have registered to benefit from the Temporary Protection Status (TPS), issued by the Government of Colombia in February 2021. The TPS provides a 10-year protection status and access to a full range of rights including healthcare, education, formal employment, and financial inclusion. More than 1.5 million permits have been delivered, however challenges remain in terms of access to rights and services. Xenophobia against Venezuelans persists, as misinformation and the perceptions that Venezuelans will take away job opportunities from Colombians, fuel general discontent. UNHCR supports the TPS roll-out and believes it is a promising pathway for addressing the vulnerable situation of Venezuelan refugees and migrants, and to contribute usefully to Colombia´s economy. UNHCR continues to work towards durable solutions.
Moreover, Afro-Colombians and indigenous people continue to be disproportionally affected by large-group displacement events and confinements, particularly in the Pacific Coast. UNHCR and partners work to strengthen preventive actions as well as to respond to emergencies, providing protection and solutions to communities affected by conflict and violence..
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Additional Qualifications
Skills
IT-Computer Literacy, PR-Protection-related guidelines, standards and indicators, PR-Refugee Protection Principles and FrameworkEducation
Certifications
International Law - Other, Political Science - OtherWork Experience
Competencies
Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Political awareness, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaborationUNHCR Salary Calculator
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