Vaga – Associate Protection Cluster Coordination Officer

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is recruiting an Associate Protection Cluster Coordination Officer to strengthen protection coordination, information management, advocacy and capacity-building within the Protection Cluster in Pemba and Northern Mozambique. The role ensures that the safety, rights and dignity of forcibly displaced and conflict-affected populations remain central to the humanitarian response.

Key Responsibilities

Protection Coordination & Information Management

Support the Protection Cluster Coordinator in information management, communication and reporting among Cluster members and partners
Coordinate with OCHA on timely collection and transmission of protection reports and updates
Compile and analyse protection data, including thematic reports, maps and advocacy materials
Protection Analysis, Advocacy & Strategy

Contribute to protection analysis, prioritisation and joint advocacy initiatives
Support development and implementation of Protection strategies, including within pooled funding processes
Promote international refugee law, IDP legislation and protection mainstreaming across sectors
Coordination with Thematic Areas of Responsibility (AoRs)

Ensure effective liaison with AoRs including SGBV, Child Protection and Housing, Land & Property
Support follow-up of recommendations and alerts at all levels
Capacity Building & Training

Design, organise and deliver training on protection mainstreaming, AGD, monitoring and advocacy
Evaluate training impact and strengthen partner operational capacity
Field Presence & Community Engagement

Maintain protection presence through regular field missions and engagement with affected populations, authorities and partners
Ensure responses reflect the specific needs of females, children, older persons, persons with disabilities and minority groups

Profile Required

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law, International Law, Political Science or a related field

Experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience in protection or humanitarian coordination
Experience working with refugees, IDPs or other persons of concern
Experience in information management and humanitarian communication desirable

Skills

Strong analytical, coordination and communication skills
Ability to design and deliver training and capacity-building activities
Ability to operate effectively in complex and challenging humanitarian environments

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

Knowledge of UN policies and procedures.
Knowledge of the UN Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement, as well as of relevant UNHCR and Inter-agency policies and guidelines on Protection.
Computer skills: Office Package (excellent knowledge of Word, good knowledge of Excel and Power Point) and Internet browsing.

Languages

English – Fluent
Portuguese – Fluent

Volunteer Living Allowance:

UN Volunteers serve full-time in their professional expertise, supported by a benefits package, including a monthly living allowance to ensure a secure standard of living at their duty stations. These allowances are not intended as compensation, reward, or salary for the volunteer’s service.

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