- Analyse trends and statistics of the type of protection cases referred by other agencies- Assist in preparations of protection working group meetings and attend and take minutes of meetings- Create an efficient digital archiving system on UNHCR’s shared drive and file cases accordingly- Assist in updating weekly/monthly inter-agency and protection briefing notes- Data entry to update and maintain sectorial activities, service note directories, coordination group contact lists and other documents as needed.- Develop and maintain a filing system for the protection unit.- Translate written materials (both from Arabic to English and from English to Arabic), including meeting minutes, briefing notes, governmental decrees and other materials as needed.- Act as translator in meetings when required.- Perform any other administrative tasks as required
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Internship
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 Friday 18 July 2014.
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).
UNHCR strongly encourage qualified female applicants for this position.
UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities, and that staff members are able to keep an appropriate balance between work and private life.
UNHCR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
All applications will be treated with the strictest confidence.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:
- University degree preferable but students of the following disciplines are encouraged: international law, international relations, political science, or related fields of discipline.
- Job experience: No experience required
- Proficiency in English and Arabic. French is a plus
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of computer applications such as MS word, Excel, Access. Familiarity with ProGres Data Base is a plus.
- Good Communicator with strong interpersonal skills to deal with asylum seekers and refugees of different cultural and educational backgrounds.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Appreciation of a multi-cultural environment
- Empathy and social engagement
- University degree preferable but students of the following disciplines are encouraged: international law, international relations, political science, or related fields of discipline.
- Job experience: No experience required
- Proficiency in English and Arabic. French is a plus
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES:
- Knowledge of computer applications such as MS word, Excel, Access. Familiarity with ProGres Data Base is a plus.
- Good Communicator with strong interpersonal skills to deal with asylum seekers and refugees of different cultural and educational backgrounds.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Appreciation of a multi-cultural environment
- Empathy and social engagement
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Very Good
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No