Offer summary

Qualifications:

University degree in law, political science, international relations, or a related field., Fluency in oral and written Russian and English is required., Minimum four years of relevant work experience in human rights or refugee protection., Extensive practical experience in Refugee Status Determination (RSD) adjudication and procedures..

Key responsibilities:

Conduct RSD case assessments and interviews, applying international protection standards.

Provide training and facilitate interactive participation in online and in-person activities.

Offer written feedback in a constructive manner to enhance RSD processes.

Stay updated on UNHCR policies and guidelines related to RSD and relevant country contexts.

Job description

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

A (least hardship)

Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

Family

Staff Member / Affiliate Type

CONS Local

Target Start Date

2025-06-16

Deadline for Applications

June 23, 2025

Terms of Reference

Qualification and experience required (degree required, years of work experience, field of expertise, language required):

Education/knowledge:

University degree in law, political science, international relations, or another related field.

Fluency in oral and written Russian and English.

Knowledge of the international legal framework governing refugees, asylum seekers, internally displaced persons and stateless persons and ability to apply the relevant legal principles.

Applied knowledge and experience in Refugee Status Determination (RSD) adjudication and procedures is necessary. The Trainer needs to be conversant with the latest UNHCR policies and guidelines on RSD and COI on Afghanistan, Syria, Turkiye, Ukraine, Belarus, Russian Federation and the relationship between asylum and State’s national security concerns.

Awareness of age, gender, and diversity issues and how to apply these considerations to the RSD work.

Capacity to provide written feedback in a constructive manner and skills to facilitate interactive participation during in-person activities.

Experience/demonstrable skills:

Minimum four years of relevant work experience, preferably working in a legal or protection capacity in the field of human rights, refugee protection, RSD.

Extensive practical experience in conducting RSD, including case assessment, interview techniques, credibility analysis, and decision-making in line with international protection standards.

Knowledge of and experience in the international legal framework regarding RSD.

Excellent skills related to facilitation of online activities (webinars).

Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Strong interpersonal skills (e.g., conflict resolution) and ability to work effectively independently and in teams in a multi-cultural environment; and

Age, Gender, and Diversity (AGD) awareness.

Standard Job Description

Required Languages

Russian

English

Desired Languages

Additional Qualifications

Skills

Education

Bachelor of Arts: International Law, Bachelor of Arts: International Refugee Law, Bachelor of Arts: International Relations, Bachelor of Arts: Political Science

Certifications

Work Experience

Other information

not requiredThis position doesn't require a functional clearance

Remote

Yes

Required profile