Protection Associate
Poland
- Organization: UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Location: Poland
- Grade: Level not specified - Level not specified
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Occupational Groups:
- Protection Officer (Refugee)
- Closing Date: Closed
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This position is open to applications from internal and external candidates, provided that requirements regarding professional experience, academic qualifications, language, etc. are fulfilled.
TO THE ATTENTION OF EXTERNAL CANDIDATES:
External Candidates must meet the essential minimum requirements of the position and must have either Polish citizenship or the legal status necessary to work in Poland.
Your application will NOT be considered if;
- The application form is not duly filled.
- The residence/work permit not submitted (for non-Polish candidates)
Additional Information
UNHCR’s workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. We seek to sustain and strengthen this diversity and to ensure equal opportunities, as well as an inclusive working environment, for our entire workforce. Joining us means living, sharing and promoting these core values of inclusion, diversity and gender equality.
Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on the grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity.
UNHCR reserves the right to retain applications and consider external candidates applying to this post for other similar positions with UNHCR at the same grade or lower level and with similar job descriptions, experience, and educational requirements for the appointment of a shorter duration (Temporary Appointment).
UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).
Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme is subject to proof of vaccination against Covid-19.
Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. No late applications will be accepted.
Remuneration & Benefits
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. The monthly net salary is between PLN 8,161 and PLN 9,965 depending on relevant experience, dependency status and language proficiency.
For more information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the Office of HR Management of United Nations.
UNHCR also offers comprehensive medical insurance and pension plans.
The UNHCR Sub-Office Krakow is looking for a candidate who is fluent in English and Polish and has a good understanding and knowledge of the local socio-economical context as well as the legal overview, especially in terms of social inclusion, benefits and legal status of foreigners in Poland.
The incumbent of the position is expected to have a sense of initiative and be capable of working under pressure, demonstrate flexibility and adaptability and a strong team spirit.
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Nature of Position:
Poland’s eastern borders with Belarus, the Russian Federation and Ukraine serve as the European Union’s external boundaries. The country currently hosts over 1 million refugees from Ukraine, in addition to a smaller number of asylum seekers and refugees from different countries.
UNHCR has been in Poland for 30 years (since 1992), working with national authorities on refugee-related matters. With the Ukraine emergency, UNHCR has substantially scaled up its presence and operations. It currently has a Country Office and Frontex Liaison Office in Warsaw, two Field Offices in Warsaw and Lublin and two Sub-Offices in Rzeszow and Krakow, with a workforce of nearly 140 national and international staff.
The overarching principles guiding UNHCR’s strategy in Poland include: i) localization and centrality of protection, ii) strengthening national systems, avoiding duplication and rationalizing the Refugee Coordination Model (RCM) so that it serves the purpose efficiently and iii) capitalizing on the Global Compact for Refugees (GCR) paradigms to advance the rights of refugees and stateless persons in Poland.
As the UN-mandated agency to provide international protection to refugees, UNHCR leads the refugee coordination structure in support of the Government-led response, with the aim to complement, support and strengthen the national response to the refugee crisis, along with ensuring no duplication of interventions and complementarity of action.
The Protection Associate will report to the Assistant Protection Officer. The incumbent is expected to monitor protection standards, operational procedures and practices in protection delivery in line with international standards. S/he is expected to participate in the capacity building activities with partners. S/he is expected to support the manager in collecting the data, analyzing it, preparing the reports and minutes as required. S/he will need to build and maintain effective interfaces with communities of concern, local authorities and other partners.
The UNHCR Sub-Office Krakow covers five voivodships (Malopolskie, Wielkopolskie, Slaskie, Dolnoslaskie and Lodzkie) hosting nearly 50% of the refugee population in Poland. The incumbent will therefore be expected to travel to these voivodships for several days on regular basis.
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