Senior Protection Assistant
UNHCR
About this role
A Senior Protection Assistant at UNHCR provides protection oversight and specialist support to refugees and asylum seekers, ensuring protection standards and safeguards are upheld. The role supports protection strategy development, liaises with communities, authorities and partners, and contributes to child protection and GBV casework. The position operates within mixed migration contexts, including sea rescue and disembarkation.
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About UNHCR
unhcr.orgUNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives and protecting the rights of refugees, forcibly displaced communities and stateless people.
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About UNHCR
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Company Size
201-500 employees
Founded
2018
Industry
Technology
Glassdoor Rating
4.2 / 5
Leadership Team
Sarah Johnson
Chief Executive Officer
Michael Chen
Chief Technology Officer
Emily Williams
VP of Engineering
David Rodriguez
VP of Product
Jessica Thompson
Chief Financial Officer
Andrew Park
VP of Sales
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Salary
$98k – $134k
per year