Vacancy Announcement: Senior Protection Assistant (GS5) at UNHCR Belarus

UNHCR Belarus is seeking a dedicated professional to join the team in Minsk as a Senior Protection Assistant for a 6-month temporary assignment. This role is essential for providing ongoing protection support, managing individual cases, and coordinating with partners to assist refugees, asylum-seekers, and stateless persons.

Key Position Details

• Location: Minsk, Belarus (candidates must be legally present in Belarus at the time of application and recruitment).

• Contract Type: Temporary Assignment (6 months).

• Target Start Date: September 1, 2026.

• Deadline for Applications: July 18, 2026.

Core Requirements

• A University degree in Law, International Law, Political Science, or a related field.

• Professional work experience in protection, legal, or human rights areas.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to draft in both English and Russian.

• Strong organizational and analytical skills with attention to detail

How to Apply

This position is open to both internal and external candidates. Please choose the appropriate application method below:

• Internal Candidates: Apply directly via Workday using your UNHCR email account. You can view the job posting details here: https://wd3.myworkday.com/unhcr/d/inst/15$392530/9925$66505.htmld

• External Candidates: Please submit your application through the external talent portal. You can apply via this link: https://unhcr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-GB/External/job/Minsk-Belarus/Senior-Protection-Assistant_JR2667860-3