protective services officer

United Nations High Commissioner For Refugees (UNHCR)

<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Deadline for Applications
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>January 4, 2026
<p></p><p><b>Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
</b></p>A (least hardship)
<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p></p>Family
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<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Target Start Date
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>2026-01-01
<p></p><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><p><b>Terms of Reference
</b></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>General Background of Project or Assignment, Operational Context:
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During the past 60 years, UNHCR and the Turkish State&rsquo;s institutios have been working together in close partnership in international protection field. In 2013, T&uuml;rkiye adopted a new legislation, the Law on Foreigners and International Protection (LFIP) and established a central civilian authority in charge of procedures for foreigners. As the main partner of the Turkish State in the field of international protection, UNHCR T&uuml;rkiye provides support to the Presidency of Migration Management (PMM) and the relevant national institutions.
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UNHCR Representation in T&uuml;rkiye operates through a Country Office based in Ankara, and through sub-offices and field offices in Gaziantep, Istanbul, Izmir, and Ankara, as well as field units.
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Purpose and Scope of Assignment:
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The Assistant Protection Officer will fully engage in implementation of a series of activities foreseen to improve quality and efficiency of national asylum procedures, under the EU funded project, &ldquo;Supporting T&uuml;rkiye&rsquo;s International and Temporary Protection Processes&rdquo;. UNHCR is the implementing agency of the project which aims to enhance quality and efficiency international protection procedures, provide technical and operational support to PDMMs and PMM while supporting improved access to protection and services. To achieve this, the project focuses on increasing the technical capacity of PMM staff through providing trainings, workshops, preparing guidelines/SOPs as well as offering technical support through field visits and other quality assurance activities.
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The Assistant Protection Officer will serve as a member of the Protection Unit and report to the Associate Protection Officer, under the overall supervision and oversight of the Senior Protection Officer, Head of Unit. S/he is to contribute to the work of the Unit in implementing the &quot;International Protection&quot; component (Objective 2) of the Project and is expected to:
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<ul><li>Act as the focal point for quality assurance in international protection status determination procedures and contribute to desk reviews, legal analyses, and thematic research, including identifying gaps, proposing solutions, and ensuring that findings inform project activities and outputs for improvement of efficiency and quality of status determination interviews and decisions.
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<ul><li>Provide support in the design and delivery of capacity-development activities, including the development of training materials, facilitation of sessions, and quality review of outputs.
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<ul><li>Draft, review, and refine legal and analytical documents to be developed under the Project, ensuring their alignment with international protection principles, national legislation, and UNHCR policies.
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<ul><li>Undertake missions as required, deliver reports incorporating gaps, challenges and proposed actions.
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<ul><li>Monitor project implementation, identifying challenges and timely solutions to ensure effective implementation of the project.
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<ul><li>Support strategic planning, sequencing, and prioritization of activities under Objective 2, contributing to project-level monitoring, reporting, and operational decision-making.
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<ul><li>Ensure effective communication and follow-up with national authorities, experts, and other stakeholders involved in the implementation of project activities.
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<ul><li>Perform other duties as required.
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Monitoring and Progress Controls:
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The incumbent will receive guidance from the Senior Protection Officer in the operation and will be under the direct supervision of the Associate Protection Officer. UNHCR Manual, Operations Plans, UN, and UNHCR financial/budgetary rules and regulations will guide the work of the Assistant Protection Officer. S/he is expected to stay abreast of the challenges posed to the region by the political context, the UN and humanitarian reform, and institutional developments. A performance evaluation will be completed covering the duration of the contract.
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Required qualifications, language(s) and work experience:
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Education: Bachelor's or equivalent or higher in Political Science, Law, or related field.
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For IC8 - 1 year relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or no experience with Graduate degree; or no experience with Doctorate degree
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Language:
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Required: Turkish and English
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Desirable: Any other UN language
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Field of expertise, competencies:
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Required/mandatory:
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<ul><li>Research and Analytical Thinking
</li><li>Planning and Organizing
</li><li>Stakeholder Management
</li><li>Managing Resources
</li><li>Excellent knowledge of Turkish and fluency in English
</li><li>Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work in a team
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Desirable:
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<ul><li>Knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.
</li><li>Knowledge of International Refugee Law and Human Rights Law and ability to apply the relevant legal principles.
</li><li>Completion of the UNHCR Learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.
</li><li>Good knowledge of UNHCR financial rules, procedures and processes.
</li><li>Good computer skills
</li><li>Prior exposure to UNHCR refugee operations and functions relating to office administration and programme activities.
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PLEASE DO NOT USE TURKISH CHARACTERS IN YOUR NAME &amp; SURNAME INFORMATION.
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Recruitment as a UNHCR staff member and engagement under a UNHCR affiliate scheme or as an intern is subject to successful reference checks and integrity clearance.
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UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, processing, training, or any other fees).
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Only short-listed candidates will be notified. The recruitment process might include a written test and/or oral interview for this job opening. No late applications will be accepted.
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External candidates should be legally present in T&uuml;rkiye at the time of application, recruitment, and hire.
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Non-Turkish citizens are required to upload their residence permits or relevant documents under the &lsquo;Certifications&rsquo; section, by selecting the type as &lsquo;Personnel Administration &ndash; Other&rsquo;, in order to be considered for this job opening.
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Applications by non-Turkish citizens will NOT be considered if a valid residence permit is not attached to the application.
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For further information on how to apply, please visit the &lsquo;UNHCR - Application and Selection&rsquo; page at https://www.unhcr.org/how-to-apply.html.<br>
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Assistant Protection Officer

The United States Secret Service

<p><strong>NOTE: This position must be performed in Washington, DC so relocation to Washington, DC will be required.</strong></p><p><strong>Recruitment Incentive: Applicants may be eligible for a $50,000 recruitment incentive in accordance with regulatory requirements. Click apply to view full details and eligibility of this recruitment incentive.</strong></p><p>At their core, those who join the Secret Service are courageous, intelligent, strong and determined. A diverse team capable of balancing our investigative mission and fulfilling our protective legacy. Proven to be worthy of trust and confidence. Be tomorrow's Secret Service.</p><p><strong>Duties</strong></p><p>During the course of their careers, Uniformed Division Officers carry out assignments in protection. Duties include:</p><ul><li>Providing protection for The White House Complex, The Vice President's Residence, The Main Treasury Building and Annex, and foreign diplomatic missions and embassies in the Washington, D.C. area.</li><li>Traveling in support of the Presidential, Vice Presidential, and foreign heads of state/government missions.</li><li>Enforcing mandated protective responsibilities as described under Title 18, United States Code, Section 3056A.</li></ul><p><strong>Requirements</strong></p><ul><li>U.S. citizenship is required.</li><li>Possess a current valid U.S. driver's license.</li><li><strong>Be at least age 20 and less than age 37</strong> at the time you receive a conditional offer of employment, unless you have previous service in a Federal Civilian Law Enforcement position covered by special law enforcement or firefighter retirement provisions, including early or mandatory retirement. Applicants with veteran's preference must receive a conditional offer of employment prior to reaching age 40 to continue in the application process.</li><li>Carry and use a firearm. Maintaining firearm proficiency is also mandatory.</li><li>Possess uncorrected visual acuity of no worse than 20/100 binocular. Possess corrected visual acuity of 20/20 or better in each eye.</li><li>Hearing loss, as measured by an audiometer, must not exceed 25 decibels (A.S.A. or equivalent I.S.O.) in either ear in the 500, 1000, and 2000 Hz ranges. Applicants must be able to hear the whispered voice at 15 feet with each ear without the use of a hearing aid.</li><li>Submit to a drug test prior to your appointment and random drug testing while you occupy the position.</li><li>Complete 12 weeks of intensive training at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Center (FLETC) in Glynco, GA or Artesia, NM and 17 weeks of specialized training at the James J. Rowley Training Center in Laurel, MD.</li><li>Certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so, if you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959.</li></ul>

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