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Community-BasedProtectionAssociate
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“Community-Based Protection Associate. Skills: Community-Based Protection, Protection Unit support, Coordination, Implementation of protection activities. Support the Protection Unit in the delivery of programme priorities. Support the follow-up with partners and stakeholders”
What You'll Achieve.
ensure shelter interventions contribute to meaningful protection outcomes and protection dividends; timely implementation of activities; monitoring progress against agreed objectives; smooth delivery of protection interventions across partners and locations
Industry & Context.
proactive and flexible approach to problem-solving; contribute to problem solving
travels within the oblasts of Mykolaiv and Kherson are required, including over-night stays in remote locations, This position doesn't require a functional clearance
What They're Looking For.
Must Have
Bachelor's degree in International Relations or Law or Political Science or Social Science (or other related field), Minimum 2 years of relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher, Knowledge of English and Ukrainian languages is required
Nice to Have
Good technical knowledge about construction in Ukraine linked with understanding of Ukrainian Construction, Knowledge and previous experience in the humanitarian sector is highly desirable
What You'll Do.
Support the Protection Unit in the delivery of programme priorities
Support the follow-up with partners and stakeholders
Assist with the organization and implementation of workshops
and other Unit-led initiatives
Support the Protection Unit in the monitoring of the implementation of community-based protection initiatives carried out by partners
Provide technical and operational support to the Protection Unit
Contribute to the timely implementation of activities
Support monitoring of progress against agreed objectives
Draft inputs for reports
and other related products
Support analysis of protection monitoring trends across Oblasts and findings from village level assessments
Participate in Protection Unit-led initiatives aimed at building the capacity of authorities
relevant institutions
and partners to strengthen protection related interventions
Support the Protection Unit with the monitoring of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all protection/solutions activities
Support day-to-day coordination within the Unit
Facilitate information sharing among team members
Contribute to problem solving to ensure smooth delivery of protection interventions across partners and locations
Participate as a member of duty travel teams relating to project implementation
Perform other duties as may be assigned
How You'll Work.
Team & Collaboration
works in close coordination with the Shelter Unit; joining an established team of protection and community-based protection specialists; Support day-to-day coordination within the Unit; facilitate information sharing among team members; contribute to problem solving to ensure smooth delivery of protection interventions across partners and locations; contribute to the multi-national team’s work
Communication Scope
Excellent communication skills
Full Job Description
**Deadline for Applications** June 2, 2026 **Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)** D **Family Type (not applicable for home-based)** Non Family with Residential Location **Staff Member / Affiliate Type** UNOPS LICA6 **Target Start Date** 2026-07-01 **Terms of Reference** The position is located within the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Field Office Odesa and reports to the Associate Protection Officer. Nature of position: The Odesa Field Office covers Odeska, Mykolayvska and Khersonska Oblasts and delivers the full spectrum of UNHCR protection activities, including legal assistance, case management, mental health and psychosocial support (MHPSS), emergency evacuations, community-based protection, and support to social institutions and service providers. Within the office, the Protection Unit works in close coordination with the Shelter Unit, which implements emergency shelter repairs, rehabilitation of war-damaged and IDP housing, and renovation of social infrastructure. This integrated approach ensures that shelter interventions contribute to meaningful protection outcomes and protection dividends. The successful candidate will be joining an established team of protection and community-based protection specialists, who oversee the program activities. UNHCR uses a mix of Direct Implementation and implementation through local Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs). The primary focus of the role will be to support the Protection Unit in the planning, coordination, and implementation of protection activities. This includes contributing to the delivery of programme priorities, supporting the follow-up with partners and stakeholders, and assisting with the organization and implementation of workshops, trainings, assessments, and other unit-led initiatives. The incumbent will provide technical and operational support to the Protection Unit team, help ensure timely implementation of activities, and contribute to monitoring progress against agreed o
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