Monitor borders and ensure individuals have access to asylum system
Conduct interviews of asylum seekers when necessary and assess their situation;
Oversees registration and ensures people with special needs are identified and assisted
Ensure development, implementation and monitoring of protection system
Visit detention facilities and wounded persons of concern at hospitals.
Keep track of refugees and asylum seekers status records by regularly updating the database.
Report and document any violation of refugees’ rights and ensure proper follow-up in coordination with the Protection Officer
Interact with refugee communities and provide response to protection concerns (torture, trauma, SGBV, domestic violence…)
Coordinate with local actors and interact with local authorities
Attends to all asylum-seekers and refugees’ queries and takes further action where necessary
Provide input to protection reports and other as required.
Participates in training sessions as resource person
Performs other duties as required
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 Wednesday January 15, 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
1.Completion of secondary education with certificate/training in International Law, International Relations, Political Sciences or related fields required.
2.Job Experience: 4 years of job experience relevant to the functions.
3.Proficiency in English and Arabic. French is a plus.
2.Job Experience: 4 years of job experience relevant to the functions.
3.Proficiency in English and Arabic. French is a plus.
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Excellent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No