UNHCR REPRESENTATION IN INDONESIA
INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY NOTICE
No. 14/INSJA/001-UNOPS
Functional Title: Protection Associate (RSD)
Category & Level: GL-6 Level (UNOPS Contract)
Duty Station: Jakarta
Entry on Duty: 1 April 2014
Duration: Until 31 December 2014
Closing Date: 7 March 2014
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the RSD Officer and overall supervision of the Senior Protection Officer, the incumbent will perform the following duties in his/her area of responsibility:
- Conduct refugee status determination (RSD) interviews, drafting legal assessments and making recommendations on refugee status in a timely and effective manner, in accordance with UNHCR guidelines and procedural standards;
- Conduct between 12-16 RSD interviews per month and finalize an equal number of RSD assessments per month;
- Provide RSD counseling services to asylum seekers;
- Ensure that all persons of concern interviewed receive an RSD decision in a timely manner as per UNHCR procedural standards;
- Conduct research on country of origin information and legal issues to assist in managing and improving the country of origin knowledge base;
- Undertake missions to conduct RSD activities in detention centers in other locations throughout Indonesia as necessary;
- Perform other duties as required.
- Competencies: Analytical thinking; political awareness; stakeholder management, planning and organizing; change capability and adaptability.
- Education: Minimum completion of secondary education but preferably a University Degree in Law, Political Science, or related disciplines.
- Experience: Four (4) years of work experience in a similar area or in the human rights field required. Experience conducting refugee status determination is highly desirable. Working in a multi-cultural environment or international context is an added asset.
- Nationality: Citizen of Indonesia; non-citizen with Indonesian permanent residence.
- Languages: Excellent knowledge of English and Bahasa Indonesia (written and oral) is essential; knowledge of other UN languages is an asset.
- Desirable Skills: Communication; computer and Windows literate; good knowledge of UNHCR’s protection mandate; excellent writing skills; good interviewing techniques; ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
- Within UNHCR involving the exchange of a wide range of information;
- With External Parties: local authorities, NGOs and international organizations.
- On-the-job training will be provided to the successful candidate.
Menara Ravindo Lt. 14
Jl. Kebon Sirih Kav. 75
Jakarta 10340 Or via e-mail to INSJA@unhcr.org
IMPORTANT: Candidates must indicate the post title and vacancy number on the envelope or subject of the e-mail.
Applications from all gender and persons with disabilities are encouraged.
Late applications will not be considered.
Only those short-listed for interviews will be notified.
DEADLINE FOR RECEIPT OF APPLICATIONS IS 7 MARCH 2014
