Associate RSD Officer
Quick answer
UNHCR is hiring a Junior Associate RSD Officer in Cairo, Egypt, to provide legal and operational support on RSD, with a focus on refugee status determination procedures and strategies. The position is based in 6 October City, Giza Governorate, and requires a Bachelor's degree and 3 years of relevant experience.
- Role
- Associate RSD Officer
- Organization
- UNHCR
- Location
- Cairo, Egypt
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
The role
The Associate RSD Officer provides legal, operational, and strategic support on mandate or national RSD at global, regional, or country operations level. The position involves advising on legal and procedural matters, conducting RSD, and contributing to the development of RSD strategies and methodologies.
What you'll do
- Provide legal/procedural advice and support on RSD adjudication issues.
- Support the quality review of RSD Assessments and endorse RSD decisions.
- Conduct interviews and draft RSD Assessments.
- Provide ongoing coaching and training on RSD procedures.
- Assist with the development of RSD strategies and support senior management.
- Monitor trends and compile statistics related to RSD case processing.
What it takes
- 3 years of relevant experience with a Bachelor's degree; or 2 years with a Master's degree; or 1 year with a PhD.
- Knowledge of International Refugee Law, International Human Rights Law, International Humanitarian Law, and International Criminal Law.
- Experience in counselling asylum-seekers and individual case management.
- Experience in refugee law training.
- Completion of the RSD Learning Programme and other relevant UNHCR Learning Programmes.
- Fluency in English and Arabic.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Cairo, Egypt, specifically in 6 October City, Giza Governorate.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 3 years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's degree, and knowledge of international refugee law and human rights law.
How do I apply?
Applications should be submitted by October 25, 2026, and can be sent to the UNHCR recruitment portal.
Is the job remote?
The job is in-office and requires regular in-person presence in the office.
How to apply
Apply directly on UNHCR's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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