Associate RSD Officer
Quick answer
The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is hiring a Junior Associate RSD Officer in Cairo, Egypt, to provide legal and operational support on RSD procedures. The position is on-site and offers a competitive salary.
- Role
- Associate RSD Officer
- Organization
- United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
- Location
- Cairo, Cairo, Egypt
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Other
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 is based in Cairo, Egypt, and reports to the RSD Officer or Protection Officer.
What you'll do
- Provide legal/procedural advice and support on RSD adjudication issues
- Support engagement with relevant national authorities and structures
- Conduct interviews and draft RSD Assessments
- Provide ongoing coaching and training
- Assist with the development of a RSD strategy
- Monitor trends and compile statistics related to RSD case processing
What it takes
- 3 years of experience working directly with procedures and principles related to adjudicating individual asylum claims
- In-depth 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
- Knowledge of UNHCR's RSD Procedural Standards
- Completion of the RSD Learning Programme and other UNHCR Learning Programmes relevant to RSD
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in Cairo, Cairo, Egypt.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 3 years of experience in adjudicating individual asylum claims, in-depth knowledge of relevant laws, and experience in counselling and training.
How do I apply?
Applications can be submitted through the PCDN.Global job posting.
Is the job remote?
The job is on-site in Cairo, Egypt.
How to apply
Apply directly on United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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