The RSD unit conducts Refugee Status Determination for mainly non-Syrian applicants with a view to provide durable solutions, mainly in the form of resettlement. Following the recent influx of Iraqi asylum-seekers, the unit has been placed under increasing pressure to ensure RSD decisions are delivered on time and that applicants are counseled about the RSD procedure, legal status, and linked rights.
The Filing room falls under the supervision of the RSD unit. Its functions help to ensure efficient case management as per established procedures relating to file management. Also the Filing room has come under increasing pressure following the large number of new arrivals and is currently in need of assistance in physical case management.
Under the Guidance of the Associate RSD Officer, and the overall supervision of the RSD Officer, the tasks of the RSD intern will be split between providing assistance to the RSD unit in scheduling activities and counseling to refugees and assisting the Filing room with physical file management tasks.
Accountability (key results that will be achieved)
- Proactively work to support and assist the RSD Unit in research and administrative support
Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)
Under the guidance of the associate RSD Officer and the overall supervision of the RSD Officer , the Intern will perform the following tasks:
- Undertake counseling to recognised refugees about their rights, obligations and access to assistance.
- Upon request, assist the RSD unit in scheduling and re-scheduling of RSD appointment.
- Assist the Filing Room in the adding of renewals/addition of other documents to SYR files.
- Ensure that non-SYR registrations are placed in physical files.
- Support with translation into Arabic of information material.
- Perform other duties as requested
The RSD unit conducts Refugee Status Determination for mainly non-Syrian applicants with a view to provide durable solutions, mainly in the form of resettlement. Following the recent influx of Iraqi asylum-seekers, the unit has been placed under increasing pressure to ensure RSD decisions are delivered on time and that applicants are counseled about the RSD procedure, legal status, and linked rights.
The Filing room falls under the supervision of the RSD unit. Its functions help to ensure efficient case management as per established procedures relating to file management. Also the Filing room has come under increasing pressure following the large number of new arrivals and is currently in need of assistance in physical case management.
Under the Guidance of the Associate RSD Officer, and the overall supervision of the RSD Officer, the tasks of the RSD intern will be split between providing assistance to the RSD unit in scheduling activities and counseling to refugees and assisting the Filing room with physical file management tasks.
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please submit your letter of motivation and P11 Form by e-mail with the job code number and position title in
the subject line to: lebbeprg@unhcr.org by Sunday 12 June 2016. The Personal History Form (P11) is available at the following link:
http://www.unhcr.org/recruit/P11_UNHCR.doc No late applications will be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. UNHCR does not
charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). Shortlisted candidates
may be required to sit for written test and/or oral interview. References are obtained as part of the assessment process. UNHCR strongly encourage
qualified female applicants for this position. UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities. UNHCR is
committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Other
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No