Protection Cluster Co-Coordinator

excerpts from the official posting

Working jointly with the UNHCR Protection Cluster Coordinator and in consultation with cluster members, the Strategic Advisory Group (SAG), subnational structures and relevant Thematic group, the Co-Coordinator delivers the cluster’s agreed functions and workplan. The position complements UNHCR’s formal Cluster Lead…

Main responsibilities

• Working jointly with the UNHCR Protection Cluster Coordinator and in consultation with cluster members, the Strategic Advisory Group (SAG), subnational structures and…
• Protection Cluster Meetings, Information Exchange and Representation
• Co-chair national Protection Cluster and SAG meetings with UNHCR; agree priorities, facilitate participation, document decisions and follow up on collective commitments.
• Connect national and subnational coordination structures through field missions, mentoring, timely information exchange and support to decentralised or area-based…

Profile

• Postgraduate degree in international law, social sciences, humanitarian studies or a related field.
• At least three years of relevant humanitarian protection experience in complex emergencies; substantial inter-agency coordination experience, preferably in a Protection…
• Demonstrated expertise in protection risk analysis, monitoring, the humanitarian programme cycle, preparedness, coordination and collective advocacy.