UNICEF is currently hiring or advertising the position of Programme Assistant (Protection) GS-5 Temporary Appointment, Montevideo, Uruguay #137215 based in Montevideo, Uruguay. The position supports the Programme Section through cross-sectoral technical assistance, programme planning and operations, coordination between technical teams, operations units and external partners or service providers, with a focus on protection, special protection systems, deinstitutionalization, justice administration, migration and monitoring of children’s rights. Who should apply: programme assistants, child protection support staff, administrative officers and operations professionals interested in child rights and protection systems. Key qualifications should be checked on the official UNICEF application page because the public listing gives the role summary and applicants must confirm the full education, language and experience criteria before applying. The opportunity was published on 26 May 2026, and the application deadline
is 02 Jun 2026. This opportunity may be useful because it provides UN programme experience in child protection, migration, justice administration and rights monitoring in Uruguay. Interested applicants should review the full job requirements and apply through the official application link provided by the employer or reliable source. This opportunity can be categorized under United Nations Jobs, Programme Jobs and Child Protection Jobs, and the source type is the official UNICEF Careers page.Official application link:
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