Snr RSD Assistant

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Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)A (least hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate TypeUNOPS LICA5Target Start Date2023-03-01-08:00Job Posting End DateFebruary 11, 2023Terms of ReferenceThe Senior Protection Assistant normally reports to a more senior Protection colleague. The incumbent monitors protection standards, operational procedures and practices in protection delivery in line with international standards and provides functional protection support to information management and programme staff.The Senior Protection Assistant is a member of the Refugee Status Determination (RSD) team. S/he is responsible for supporting all activities related to the processing of refugee claims in the Operation. The Senior Protection Assistant regularly conducts refugee status determination interviews and drafts RSD assessments for regular cases. S/he provides counselling to, and responds to queries from, asylum seekers and refugees regarding UNHCRs RSD procedures, their rights and obligations, including towards the host authorities, and the status of the processing of their claims. In discharging these responsibilities, the Senior RSD Assistant liaises closely with Registration, Community Services, Resettlement, and other Protection staff. The Senior Protection Assistant is also responsible for conducting COI and other research related to RSD and maintaining the Operations local repository of relevant information, guidelines and standards. S/he may also assist in in compiling and analyzing information related to the RSD activities of the Operation, and in drafting related correspondence and reports. The Senior RSD Assistant may provide interpretation and/or translation services in cases for which s/he has the required language competencies.Previous work experience or studies in in law, legal practices, asylum and migration, interviewing asylum-seekers or refugees, asylum policy, or human rights law, is desired.Good working knowledge of French, Arabic and English is necessary.Standard Senior Protection Assistant Organizational Setting and Work RelationshipsThe Senior Protection Assistant normally reports to a more senior Protection colleague. The incumbent monitors protection standards, operational procedures and practices in protection delivery in line with international standards and provides functional protection support to information management and programme staff. The Senior Protection Assistant provides quality, timely and effective protection support to persons of concern (PoC) and identifies opportunities to mainstream protection methodologies and safeguards in operational responses. S/he contributes to designing a comprehensive protection strategy and may liaise externally with local authorities and partners on protection issues as guided by the supervisor. The Senior Protection Assistant also ensures that PoC are involved in making decisions that affect them, whether in accessing their rights or in identifying appropriate solutions to their problems. To achieve this, the incumbent will need to build and maintain effective interfaces with communities of concern, local authorities and protection and assistance partners. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCRs core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. Duties- Consistently apply International and National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards and codes of conduct. - Provide counselling on protection issues to PoC; liaise with competent authorities to ensure the issuance of personal and other relevant documentation. - Support activities in protection related AGD based programming with implementing and operational partners.- Conduct preliminary information gathering and interviews in support of eligibility, status determination, durable solutions and social needs assessment.- Contribute to measures to identify, prevent and reduce statelessness.- Contribute to a country-level child protection plan as part of the protection strategy.- Contribute to a country-level education plan for PoC as part of the protection strategy. - Monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all protection/solutions activities.- Participate in individual protection case management including cases of GBV and child protection. Monitor and report on cases of refoulement, expulsion and other protection incidents.- Assist in identifying durable solutions for PoC in voluntary repatriation, local integration and where appropriate, resettlement.- Contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of protection related AGD based programming with implementing and operational partners.- Draft reports, routine correspondence, update relevant databases and compiling statistics within the Area of Responsibility (AoR). - Contribute to initiatives to enhance national and local protection capacities.- Select PoC for preliminary interviews and decide which relevant information to share.- Enforce integrity in the delivery of protection services by local implementing partners.- Perform other related duties as required. Minimum QualificationsEducation & Professional Work ExperienceYears of Experience / Degree LevelG5 - 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher Field(s) of Education Not applicable Certificates and/or Licenses International Law; Political Science;(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job ExperienceEssential: Not specified.Desirable: Not specified. Functional Skills IT-Computer LiteracyPR-Protection-related guidelines, standards and indicatorsPR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.Required Languages Arabic,FrenchDesired Languages ,Additional QualificationsSkillsEducationCertificationsInternational Law - Other, Political Science - OtherWork ExperienceOther informationThis position doesnt require a functional clearance

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