UNHCR is looking for a Senior Community-Based Protection Assistant in Chisinau, Moldova

Senior Community-Based Protection Assistant

Desired Candidate Profile

UNHCR is looking for a Senior Community-Based Protection Assistant, G5 for a temporary appointment until 31 December 2024.

The incumbent will work in close collaboration and coordination with the Community-Based Protection team under the supervision of the Community-based Protection Officer and primarily perform the functions as per the Job Description.

The incumbent must demonstrate strong communication, negotiation, organizational and drafting skills, have experience in community and/or social work. The position requires regular field missions including to the left bank of the river Nistru and working closely with representatives of ethnic minorities; thus, the incumbent should demonstrate flexibility and respect for diversity.

The incumbent must be fluent in English, Russian and Romanian languages in oral and written communication.

Working experience with UN/UNHCR or other international public sector organizations is an added advantage.

Shortlisted candidates will be required to undergo an interview. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. No late applications will be accepted.


General information:

This position is open to applications from internal and external candidates, provided that requirements regarding professional experience, academic qualifications, language, etc. are fulfilled.

Candidates must meet the essential minimum requirements of the position and must have either Moldovan citizenship or the legal status necessary to work in Moldova.

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 an 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).


Remuneration & Benefits:
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. The annual net salary is between MDL 324,405 and MDL 378,470 depending on relevant experience, excluding dependency allowances (if applicable), mandatory medical insurance and pension fund enrollment.

For more information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the Office of HR Management of United Nations:

https://onehr.un.org/salary-survey/#/viewdutystation/636b9e0899530c554d34b467

Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level)

Romanian

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Russian

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English

Additional Qualifications

Skills

CL-Multi-stakeholder Communications with Partners, Government & Community, IT-Computer Literacy, IT-Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), PR-Community-based Protection - Principles and methodologies, UN-UN/UNHCR Administrative Rules, Regulations and Procedures

Education

Certifications

Community Development/Social Work - Other, Development Studies - Other, Human Rights - Other, International Law - Other, Political Science - Other, Social Sciences - Other

Work Experience

UNHCR Salary Calculator

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Deadline for applications: July 21, 2024, Midnight Geneva Time

To apply, please go to: Careers (myworkdayjobs.com)