Auxiliar de Admisibilidad y Elegibilidad
Quick answer
ACNUR is hiring an in-office Auxiliar de Admisibilidad y Elegibilidad in Machala, Ecuador, to manage refugee eligibility interviews and protection case records.
- Role
- Auxiliar de Admisibilidad y Elegibilidad
- Organization
- ACNUR (UNHCR)
- Location
- Machala, Ecuador
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Category
- Policy & Advocacy
- Apply by
- 2026-07-09
The role
The ACNUR (UNHCR) is hiring an Auxiliar de Admisibilidad y Elegibilidad to support the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Machala, Ecuador, with refugee status determination processes. The role involves conducting eligibility interviews, managing applicant databases, and drafting technical reports on protection cases. The contractor will work on-site to ensure efficient processing and adherence to international human rights protocols for asylum seekers.
What you'll do
- Conduct informative sessions regarding international protection processes.
- Perform admissibility, eligibility, and family reunification interviews.
- Draft technical reports and conduct country-of-origin research.
- Register applicant data accurately in the ProGres database.
- Provide analytical and statistical reports on protection activities.
What it takes
- University degree in Law, Social Sciences, or a related field.
- Minimum of one year of experience in human rights and human mobility.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and handle confidential information.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel) and internet research.
- Legal residency status in Ecuador for foreign applicants.
- Availability to travel for field missions as required.
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote?
No, this is an in-office position based at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs offices in Machala, Ecuador.
What is the compensation for this role?
The compensation is not explicitly specified in the job posting.
When is the deadline to apply?
Applications must be submitted by July 9, 2026.
What are the core qualifications needed?
Candidates must have a degree in Law or Social Sciences, at least one year of experience in human rights, and the ability to manage refugee case data.
How to apply
Apply directly on ACNUR (UNHCR)'s site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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