UNHCR Job Vacancy: Protection Associate - Langsa & Lhokseumawe

Job Description

Functional Title : Protection Associate
Category & Level : UNOPS Contract, GL 6
Duty Station: Langsa, Aceh Province, Indonesia
                          : Lhokseumawe, Aceh Province, Indonesia
Entry on Duty : 01 September 2015
Duration : Initially to 31 December 2015 with possibility of extension
Annual Salary : starting from IDR 204.021.000
Closing Date : 14 August 2015

Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Associate Durable Solutions Officer and the overall supervision of the Senior Protection Officer, the incumbent will perform the following duties in his/her area of responsibility:

• Implement comprehensive solutions programs and assist with related case processing; 
• Maintain contact with local authorities on the arrival of boats to the area of responsibility, and regularly collect and share with supervisors any information collected on these movements;
• Liaise with relevant government counterparts, particularly immigration, police and local authorities, as well as operational partners in the area of responsibility, on all matters pertaining to asylum and protection of UNHCR’s persons of concern (PoCs);
• Ensure monitoring of PoCs and conduct regular visits to community accommodation centers in the area of responsibility to provide counseling to PoCs and to follow up on protection concerns;
• Conduct registration of asylum seekers and provide relevant counseling on asylum procedures;
• Conduct best interests assessments, draft legal assessments, and make recommendations on protection interventions in a timely and effective manner, in accordance with UNHCR guidelines and procedural standards;
• Provide logistical support and assist protection colleagues in conducting capacity building and other public awareness activities;
• Compile monthly reports on activities in the area of responsibility;
• Manage finance and administration formalities for operational needs in the area of responsibility, and prepare detailed and accurate monthly financial reports; 
• Perform other duties as required.

Qualifications/Requirements

Competencies: Judgement and Decision Making, Analytical Thinking, and Stakeholder Management

Education: Minimum completion of secondary education but preferably a university degree in Law, Political Science, Social Work, or related discipline.

Experience: Four (4) years work experience in a similar area or in the wider human rights field. Experience working in a multi-cultural environment or international context is an asset.

Nationality: Citizen of Indonesia; non-citizen with Indonesian permanent residence.

Languages: Excellent knowledge of English and Bahasa Indonesia (written and oral) highly essential; knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.

Desirable Skills: Good written and oral communication skills; computer literacy; good knowledge of UNHCR’s protection mandate; understanding of interviewing techniques; ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Working Relationships

• Within UNHCR involving the exchange of a wide range of information; 
• With external parties: local authorities, NGOs, and international organizations.

Supervision Exercised and Guidance Given

On-the-job training will be provided to the successful candidate. 

How to Apply

Candidates who wish to be considered for this vacancy should send their motivation letter, CV and signed Personal History/P.11 form (available at HERE), to UNHCR Indonesia at: Menara Ravindo Lt. 14 Jl. Kebon Sirih Kav. 75 Jakarta 10340 Or via email to INSJA@unhcr.org IMPORTANT: Candidates must indicate the post title on the envelope or subject of the email. Only those short-listed for interview will be notified.