Associate Protection Officer
UNHCR, the UN Refugee AgencyKuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Posted December 29, 2025
Full Time
About the Company
The UNHCR Office in Malaysia is responsible for protecting refugees and asylum seekers in Malaysia.
Job Description
The Associate Protection Officer will play a key role in supporting UNHCR Malaysia's efforts to strengthen national asylum systems and enhance protection space. The incumbent will provide technical expertise and strategic guidance to government counterparts within the framework of the Capacity Sharing Programme, technical working groups, and bilateral engagements.
Requirements
- Law degree
- International Law
- International Refugee Law
- International Human Rights Law
- International Humanitarian Law
- Refugee and Forced Migration Studies
- Political Sciences or other relevant field
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance