Protection Analyst (Monitoring and Analysis), P3

UNRWA, the largest United Nations operation in the Middle East with over 30,000 staff working across five areas of operation, is looking for highly committed personnel wishing to make a change. If you are looking for a rewarding opportunity to make a tangible difference for one of the most vulnerable communities in the world, UNRWA would like to hear from you. The incumbent reports to the Senior Protection Officer (International Protection and Advocacy)

Contributes to the development, testing and continuous improvement of Agency-wide protection monitoring methodologies, classifications, analytical frameworks, standardized indicators, coding structures, vulnerability profiling tools, reporting templates and related standards and protocols to strengthen protection data quality, verification and analysis, and ensure the quality, consistency and comparability of protection information across UNRWA’s five fields of operation. Supports the integration of quantitative and qualitative methodologies into protection monitoring and analysis by incorporating sex-, age-, and disability-disaggregated data, key informant interviews, focus group discussions, legal and policy analysis, and community based protection data, while ensuring analytical outputs comply with protection principles, including confidentiality, informed consent and "do no harm”. Provides technical guidance and support to field offices on protection monitoring, analysis and reporting, ensuring the consistent application of Agency methodologies standards,, and coordinating with Information Management Officers, thematic specialists and programme teams to integrate protection monitoring requirements into information management systems, data collection tools, and analytical products. Provides technical guidance on ethical data management and qualitative data collection methods (FGDs, KIIs). Assists with the coordination of cross-field protection trend analysis, vulnerability profiling, thematic assessments, and risk analyses to identify priority protection concerns and inform strategic planning, programming, and decision-making. Provides technical input into the production of thematic analytical products, vulnerability profiles, risk assessments, and interactive dashboards relating to key protection areas, including child protection, gender-based violence (GBV), disability inclusion, legal status, and displacement-related risks. Supports field and headquarters protection reporting and advocacy, including the development of reports, briefing materials, and advocacy products, ensuring the accuracy, verification, and effective use of protection data and analysis. Participates in the monitoring and analysis of protection trends, legislative and policy developments, contextual dynamics, and emerging risks affecting Palestine refugees across all five fields of operation, with a specific focus on structural barriers to rights and services. Supports formulation and oversight of regional or field level research projects designed to strengthen UNRWA’s knowledge on key thematic protection areas that also supports regional protection analysis and reporting.

UN Core Values of Integrity, Professionalism and Respect for Diversity, and Core Competencies of Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results apply by default. - Analyzing - Learning and Researching - Applying Technical Expertise - Planning and Organizing - Relating and Networking

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in international relations, human rights, international law, humanitarian affairs, public policy, social sciences, information management or another relevant field.

Not available.

Advanced university degree (Master’s or equivalent) from an accredited educational institution in international relations, human rights, international law, humanitarian affairs, public policy, social sciences, information management or another relevant field is required. At least five years of progressively responsible and relevant experience in protection monitoring and analysis, protection information management, humanitarian research, human rights, refugee protection or a related field. Demonstrated experience managing and analyzing quantitative and qualitative protection data, including protection incident monitoring, trend analysis, vulnerability profiling, and risk assessments. Previous experience developing analytical methodologies, indicators, classifications, reporting standards, and information management tools. Experience producing analytical reports, vulnerability analyses, protection assessments, briefing materials and evidence-based advocacy products is required. Unless already serving as an international staff member in the UN Common System, at least two continuous years of relevant international experience outside UNRWA, and outside the country(s) of which the candidate is a national or holds citizenship, a passport or a national identity number is required. Indicate your current involvement in any outside activities, as it is required. Including but not limited to employment, independent contractor/freelance consultant, board member (corporate, academic, etc), expert group, lobby, public speaking/writing (article, book, blog, social media etc), teaching, conferences, training, press statement, voluntary work, political activity, fundraising/donation for non-UNRWA entity, running for public office, role in political party or orgs, owning business, work for gov./NGO/private company/charity, UNRWA partner/vendor, full/part-time, paid or not. A “yes” answer doesn’t necessarily lead to exclusion from future work at UNRWA, yet misrepresentation in providing accurate/complete info can lead to disqualification/termination of appointment, if hired. Working knowledge of Arabic is desirable. Familiarity with the work of non-UN organizations working in protection-related fields is desirable. Knowledge and understanding of the Palestine refugee situation and the political context of the Middle East is desirable.

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview

Type of Contract and duration: Temporary Appointment for 8 months. The incumbent may be required to travel frequently within, and occasionally outside, the Agency’s area of operations in the Middle East. Only applications that have been fully completed in UNRWA's online e-recruitment system inspira will be considered and no late applications will be accepted. The Personal History Profile (PHP) should be completed with full work experience under the experience tabs as per the requirements in the Job Opening. All university degrees must also be stated, where applicable. UNRWA personnel must ensure adding their contract type and grade level. Given the large pool of applicants, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for further assessment. Providing incorrect or misleading information on an application form will result in the immediate disqualification of the candidate. Advertisements published in English will only accept applications in English, other language submissions will not be considered. UNRWA is committed to achieving gender balance in its workforce. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. UNRWA welcomes applications from qualified candidates with disabilities. A roster may be created from the selection exercise, and successful candidates may become eligible for appointment to the same post or a similar post, when the need arises. Equivalency: A first level university degree in combination with additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of an advanced university degree. NB: work experience alone or formal qualifications with no relevant work experience are not considered an acceptable combination. The Agency disqualifies applicants whose name appears on the UN Sanctions List or a UN database of staff separated for reason of misconduct or of staff who separated while a misconduct process was pending. UNRWA shares investigation and misconduct information with other UN Agencies, and past and prospective employers about staff members who have been separated for misconduct, or who have separated while an investigation and/or disciplinary process for misconduct is underway; and those individuals may be prohibited from employment with the United Nations. UNRWA is funded almost entirely by voluntary contributions from UN member states, regional bodies, business foundations and individual contributions. The mission of UNRWA is to help Palestine refugees achieve their full potential in human development under the difficult circumstances in which they live. For more details on UNRWA, please visit: https://www.unrwa.org/

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