| Published Date | 2012-01-15 |
| Deadline | 2012-01-31 |
| Location | Sana'a |
| Category | Development/UN/NGOs |
Job Profile
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) Programme invites Yemeni nationals to apply for the following volunteering position with the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Post Title: Protection Assistant (UNV)
Location: Sana’a
Responsibilities:
Under the direct supervision of Senior Protection Officer, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• Support the Senior Protection Officer/cluster lead in the performance of the duties
• Arabic-English interpretation and translation
• Arranging and assisting with Cluster meetings
• Supporting liaison activities with local actors, including Government , INGOs Yemeni NGOs
• Assisting capacity-building activities, including participation in training events
• To provide support to the field protection teams on protection work when needed.
• Support the planning, the development, coordination, implementation and monitoring of protection activities.
• Information gathering and analysis
• Preparing meeting minutes, report writing and assisting in developing relevant statistics
• Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark IVD);
Qualifications:
• Completion of University Degree
• At least two years previous work experience, preferably within an international work environment.
• Very good oral and written communication skills in Arabic as well as English are required. Other UN languages will be an asset.
• Excellent Computer Skills including: Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint and handling spreadsheets, e-mail, Internet research tools is required.
• Good knowledge of the Middle East and the Arabian Peninsula region is an asset.
• Experience in a complex humanitarian emergency or post-conflict environment. IDP/refugee protection or relevant human rights and legal experienceWorking knowledge of the Microsoft Office package, in particular Word and Excel.
Application Process
Interested candidates are requested to send their cover letter and C.V. to
unvye.info@undp.org Email Subject: Protection Assistant-Sana’a
National UN Volunteers are not paid a salary for their services. Instead, they are provided with a volunteer living allowance, $ 800 per month in addition to hazard allowances.
UNV is an equal opportunity organization and female candidates are encouraged to apply.
Deadline for receiving applications is 31 January 2012.
How to apply:
See "Application Process" above
Note: Covering Letter is REQUIRED for this vacancy, please submit yours along with your C.V
