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Tuesday, September 16, 2014

Experts for Refugee Status Determination

by Unknown  |  at  9:03 AM

Under the overall supervision of the UNHCR Senior Protection Associate (Eligibility) and the direct supervision of the Protection Associate based at the UNHCR Regional Office (RO) in Rome acting as a Coordinator of the Eligibility Team in Italy, the incumbents will:
  1. Participate, on behalf of UNHCR, in the sessions of the Territorial Commissions as a regular member. The incumbents will be responsible for case preparation, interviewing and assessment of individual asylum claims, and active participation in the decision-making process. Moreover, the incumbents will provide country of origin information, advice on interviewing techniques (with particular attention to child-sensitive and gender-sensitive interviewing skills) and guidance on the interpretation of relevant international and national legislation to the members of the Territorial Commission. The incumbents will carry out their functions in line with all relevant national legislation and in accordance with the 1951 Convention on the Status of Refugees and its 1967 Protocol;
  2. Stay abreast of developments in human rights, refugee protection and refugee status determination issues generally, both at international and national level, as well as with regards to country of origin information;
  3. Participate, upon request of UNHCR RO, in training activities organised for the members of the Territorial Commissions by the National Commission for the Right of Asylum, as well as other training events or activities as deemed appropriate;
  4. Regularly report to UNHCR RO as requested, and participate in coordination events organised by RO Rome;
  5. Liaise, in close co-operation with UNHCR RO, with NGOs, lawyers and other qualified individuals, associations or institutions working in the field of asylum in matters regarding individual cases;
  6. Carry out, as may be requested by UNHCR RO, any other activities aiming at implementing UNHCR’s protection mandate in Italy, including prevention of refoulement.
Qualifications Required:
University Degree in Law or related areas. At least four (4) years of refugee related work, which should preferably include experience in RSD interviewing and assessment. Excellent interviewing, analytical, research and negotiation skills. Experience in the field and international exposure are an advantage. Italian mother tongue, good knowledge of English. Knowledge of other languages is an asset. Command of Microsoft Office applications.
Starting Date: as of January 2015, possible immediate deployment according to operational needs.
Envisaged Duration: initial period of three (3) months with possibility of extension.
Duty Stations: to be determined
Remuneration: UNOPS Individual Contractor Agreement (ICA) terms and conditions.
How to apply:
Interested candidates are invited to fill in the Personal History Form (P.11) which can be downloaded atwww.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc, and send it together with a motivation letter, all in English, by e-mail to Ms. Monica Amirfeiz: amirfeiz@unhcr.org.

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