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UN jobs in Dubai, United Arab Emirates 🇦🇪
UN-system agencies post vacancies based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, United Arab Emirates. UNlockit aggregates every currently-open role assigned to this duty station — across regional offices, country offices, peacekeeping and special-political missions, and headquartered programmes. Each posting links back to the official application page.
- Open roles
- 2
- Organisations
- 1
- Last refreshed
- Jun 04, 2026
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Senior Protection Assistant
UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Senior Protection Assistant provides essential protection services to persons of concern (PoC) in line with international standards and UNHCR protocols. Key responsibilities include conducting initial protection assessments, providing counseling, supporting case management processes, and ensuring compliance with protection standards. The role involves liaising with internal and external stakeholders, including government entities and partners, and contributing to the development of protection strategies. The incumbent must demonstrate strong communication skills in Arabic and English, possess knowledge of the protection environment in the GCC, particularly the UAE, and be able to work effectively within UNHCR's framework. The position reports to a more senior Protection colleague and contributes to ensuring that PoC are involved in decisions affecting them.
Fund/Programme Closes Jun 10, 2026 -
Senior Protection Assistant
UN High Commissioner for Refugees · 🇦🇪 Dubai, United Arab Emirates
The Senior Protection Assistant supports UNHCR's protection unit by providing functional and administrative support in case management, monitoring, reporting, and liaison activities. Key responsibilities include conducting initial case assessments, offering counseling, coordinating with local authorities and partners, and ensuring compliance with international and national protection standards. The role requires strong understanding of protection principles, operational procedures, and experience in working with persons of concern. The incumbent acts as the first point of entry for case referrals and supports the development of comprehensive protection strategies. The position involves liaising with various stakeholders including local authorities, implementing partners, and other UN agencies. The role requires effective communication skills in both Arabic and English, and familiarity with the protection environment in the GCC and UAE.
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- UN High Commissioner for Refugees 2
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- United Arab Emirates 2
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