The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Office in Ireland is seeking a motivated and flexible team player to fill the following vacancy:
Associate Protection Officer (NOB/P2 equivalent)
Under the supervision of the Head of Office and in close co-operation with other members of the team, the incumbent will perform the following duties:
· Promote international law and standards relevant to the protection of refugees, asylum seekers and stateless persons and foster their consistent interpretation and application
· Advise on developments in national jurisprudence and legislation
· Facilitate the participation of persons of concern in the work of the Office
· Design and deliver training, advice and other supports to the national authorities and key stakeholders
· Oversee and manage individual cases including those relating to SGBV and child protection
· Promote and contribute to measures to identify, prevent and reduce statelessness
· Maintain and develop networks with key partners in Ireland and with protection colleagues under the UNHCR Regional Representation for Western Europe
· Stay abreast of relevant political, social, economic and cultural developments
· Undertake international travel on mission as required
· Perform other duties as required
This is a National Professional Officer Post. Candidates must be Irish Nationals.
Essential minimum qualifications and professional experience required:
· University degree in law, international law, political sciences or related field
· Minimum 4 years (2 years with advanced university degree) relevant professional experience
· Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language
· Very good knowledge of local institutions
Remuneration: EUR 73,378 Gross per annum (approximately).
Interested candidates should send a cover letter and a completed P 11 form to: Mr Said Hadjami, Admin/Finance Associate by email to hadjami@unhcr.org.
P 11 form available to download here.
Deadline for receipt of applications: 5pm, 22 May 2013.
Interviews will be held during week of 27 May 2013.