Senior Protection & Case Management Specialist

United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees; Dubai; On-site; AED 134,000 - 201,000; Full time

Job summary

UNHCR in Dubai seeks a Protection Assistant to provide administrative support to the protection unit, assist with case management, and liaise with authorities to ensure protection responses for persons of concern. The role emphasizes adherence to international law, coordination with partners, and rigorous data handling and reporting.

The ideal candidate will have English proficiency and Arabic language capability, with experience in protection environments within the GCC/UAE context and a strong

Qualifications

• G4 level requires 1 year relevant experience with diploma or higher
• Experience with protection case management is preferred
• Fluency in English and Arabic is advantageous

Responsibilities

• Apply protection-related policies and SOPs
• Support case management and liaison with authorities
• Draft reports and update databases
• Coordinate with partners and PoC involvement
• Identify risks and escalate appropriately

Skills

IT computer literacy

Protection guidelines

Refugee protection

Education

Bachelor or equivalent

High School Diploma

Job description

UNHCR in Dubai seeks a Protection Assistant to provide administrative support to the protection unit, assist with case management, and liaise with authorities to ensure protection responses for persons of concern. The role emphasizes adherence to international law, coordination with partners, and rigorous data handling and reporting.

The ideal candidate will have English proficiency and Arabic language capability, with experience in protection environments within the GCC/UAE context and a strong