Senior Protection Assistant

UN High Commissioner for Refugees - UNHCR | Staff |
Closing: 02 Feb 2026 3 days remaining
Location: Ankara; REMOTE

Overview

To support voluntary return activities in Türkiye by conducting interviews, assessing voluntariness, identifying protection risks, and providing accurate information to persons considering returning.

Tasks Summary
  • Conduct voluntary return interviews to monitor voluntariness, inform individuals of their rights/options, detect protection concerns, and complete related forms.
  • Report outcomes promptly at the end of daily tasks.
  • Participate in counselling sessions, prepare case summaries, update the protection database, and support referrals.
  • Prepare weekly follow-up lists, contribute to protection reporting, and share field observations.
  • Assist in interpreting during field visits, protection assessments/interviews, community consultations, and coordination meetings.
  • Provide translation of relevant documents and materials.
  • Participate in trainings, workshops, and inter-agency coordination meetings.
Experience Requirements

Minimum 2 years of relevant experience with a high school diploma; or 1 year of relevant experience with a bachelor’s (or equivalent) or higher.

Qualification Requirements
Other Details

Languages Required: Excellent command of Arabic and English (spoken and written) required. Knowledge of Turkish at least a B2 level is required.

Languages Preferred:

Contract Duration:

Work Modality: No

Remuneration: Remuneration at the level of the vacancy (G5 level) based on the International Civil Services Commission (ICSC) salary scale.

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