UNHCR Protection Associate Job in Cairo, Egypt 2025 (JR2560418) | Apply Now

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Apply for the UNHCR Protection Associate position (JR2560418) in Cairo, Egypt. Learn about responsibilities, qualifications, and how to apply before the October 18, 2025 deadline.

Location: Cairo, Egypt
Job Requisition ID: JR2560418
Application Deadline: October 18, 2025
Target Start Date: October 13, 2025
Hardship Level: A (least hardship)
Family Type: Family Duty Station
Staff Member Type: UNOPS LICA-6

About UNHCR

UNHCR leads international action to protect people forced to flee their homes. The agency ensures refugees and displaced populations can exercise their rights, access protection, and work toward durable solutions. The Protection Associate plays a vital role in monitoring protection standards, coordinating with authorities and partners, and ensuring that communities of concern have a say in the decisions that affect their lives.

Position Overview: Protection Associate

As a Protection Associate, you’ll work closely with the Protection Officer or Senior Protection Officer to coordinate and implement protection responses in line with international standards. Your work will involve both strategic planning and operational engagement with communities, local authorities, and partners.

Key Operational Notes:

Report to the office at 5:00 am for crowd control and management duties.
Apply community-based protection strategies in diverse settings.
Provide leadership in reception coordination and supervisory roles.

Key Responsibilities

Your core duties will include:

1. Protection Monitoring & Analysis

Stay informed of political, social, and cultural developments affecting the protection environment.
Apply international and national legal frameworks consistently.
Comment on draft legislation and assist in eligibility and status determination.

2. Case Management & Solutions

Advise persons of concern (PoC) and liaise with authorities for documentation issuance.
Manage individual protection cases, including GBV and child protection issues.
Identify durable solutions such as voluntary repatriation, local integration, and resettlement and many more.

3. Community Engagement

Ensure PoC are actively involved in decision-making processes.
Contribute to child protection and education strategies at the country level.
Promote community-based protection practices to strengthen response mechanisms.

4. Operational & Risk Management

Enforce compliance with protection SOPs and UNHCR’s integrity standards.
Identify and manage operational risks, escalating where necessary.
Facilitate effective information management through disaggregated data and reporting.

Minimum Qualifications & Skills

Education & Experience

High School Diploma + 3 years relevant experience, OR
Bachelor’s Degree + 2 years relevant experience.
Fields of study: International Law, Political Science, or related.

Core Skills

Strong computer literacy.
In-depth knowledge of refugee protection principles and frameworks.
Familiarity with protection-related guidelines, standards, and indicators.

Languages

Proficiency in English is required.
Knowledge of Arabic or another UN language is an asset.

Desirable Attributes

Completion of the Protection Learning Programme.
Experience in crowd management and community-based protection.
Background in reception coordination or supervisory functions.
Ability to work in dynamic settings and early reporting environments.

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How to Apply

Interested candidates should apply before October 18, 2025 (Midnight, Cairo Time). Ensure your application includes:

An updated CV tailored to protection-related responsibilities
A strong motivation letter highlighting your protection and community engagement experience
Any required certifications or references

Important Notices

UNHCR maintains a zero-tolerance policy for sexual exploitation, abuse, harassment, discrimination, and abuse of power.
Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted.
This is a non-remote position.

Final Thoughts

This role is perfect for professionals passionate about human rights, community protection, and operational impact. By joining UNHCR as a Protection Associate, you’ll play a crucial role in shaping protection responses and supporting some of the world’s most vulnerable populations.

👉 Apply Now and take the next step in your humanitarian career.