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RSD Associate

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

The RSD Associate 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 RSD Associate provides counselling to, and responds to queries from, asylum seekers and refugees regarding UNHCR’s 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 RSD Associate liaises closely with Registration, Community Services, Resettlement, and other Protection staff. The RSD Associate is responsible for conducting COI and other research related to RSD and maintaining the Operation’s local repository of relevant information, guidelines and standards. S/he may also assist in drafting RSD Assessments. The RSD Associate assists in compiling and analysing information related to the RSD activities of the Operation, and in drafting related correspondence and reports. The RSD Associate may provide interpretation and/or translation services in cases for which s/he has the required language competencies.

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 UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Functional Statement:

Duties

• –  Stay abreast of legal, political, security and other developments which impact on the protection environment, and in particular, on protection delivery through RSD.
• –  Assist in the development of the RSD strategy of the operation and in the annual planning exercise.
• –  Provide counselling to, and respond to queries from, asylum seekers and refugees, including in the context of the notification of

  negative RSD decisions.

• –  Maintain accurate and up-to date records and data related to all work on individual cases.
• –  Assist in preventing and identifying fraud in RSD through oversight, advice and guidance to UNHCR staff, partners and persons of

  concern.

• –  Systematically apply an age, gender and diversity (AGD) perspective in the performance of assigned functions.
• –  Conduct research on country of origin information (COI) and other issues related to RSD and maintain the Operation’s local

repository of relevant information, guidelines and standards accessible to RSD staff in the operation.

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• –  Assist in monitoring RSD trends and in compiling and analysing RSD statistics related to RSD case processing.
• –  Assist in developing and maintaining processes to ensure that persons of concern, Government authorities and partners have

  accurate information on the RSD procedures, including UNHCR standards, policies and practice.

• –  Assist in initiatives to advocate with and support Government authorities and legal partners to establish and strengthen fair and

  efficient RSD procedures and RSD decision-making.

• –  Draft correspondence and reports relating to the RSD activities of the Operation.
• –  Refer individual cases to other functional units in the Operation and/or external partners for appropriate follow-up, in accordance

  with established criteria.

• –  Counsel individual asylum-seekers on the reasons for negative RSD decisions, in accordance with the RSD SOPs.
• –  Perform other related duties as required.

  Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience:

  For G6 – 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

  Desirable Qualifications and Experience:

  Working experience with procedures and principles related to RSD. Knowledge of International Refugee Law and Human Rights Law and ability to apply the relevant legal principles. Experience in working with vulnerable or traumatized individuals.

  Functional Skills

  • –  * PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD)
  • –  PR-Counselling Asylum Seekers or Refugees
  • –  CM-Cross-cultural communication
  • –  LE-Human Rights Law
  • –  LE-International Refugee Law
  • –  PR-RSD – Principles and Procedures, operational arrangements/assistance
  • –  MS-Research
  • –  PR-Government Refugee Status Determination (RSD) procedures
  • –  WB-Treatment of vulnerable/traumatized individuals
  • –  MS-Analysis

    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.

    Competency Requirements

    All jobs at UNHCR require six core competencies and may also require managerial competencies and/or cross-functional competencies. The six core competencies are listed below.

    Core Competencies

    Accountability
    Communication
    Organizational Awareness Teamwork & Collaboration Commitment to Continuous Learning Client & Result Orientation

    Managerial Competencies

    Judgement and Decision Making

    Cross-Functional Competencies

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Analytical Thinking Planning and Organizing Stakeholder Management

This is a Standard Job Description 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 Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

Eligibility:

Internal candidates: Interested staff members should consult the Policy and Procedures on Recruitment and Assignments of Locally recruited Staff (UNHCR/AI/2020/1/Rev.1). If you have questions regarding your eligibility, you may also contact the HR Unit.

Internal candidates for vacancy announcements in the GS category are divided in Group 1, Group 2, as follow:

Group 1 comprises current GS staff members holding an indefinite or fixed-term appointment who, at the date of the deadline for application, are serving in the country of the vacancy at the grade of the position or one grade below or above.

Group 2 comprises candidates from the categories listed below after completion of one cumulative or continuous year of service in the country of the vacancy. The Group 2 status will be confirmed by the UNHCR Libya’s HR team as applicable. Further details on the Group 2 are available in our career portal UNHCR Libya Jobs .

External Candidates are candidates who are not in Group 1 or Group 2.

Remuneration:

A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the International Civil Service Commission at: http://icsc.un.org

Submission of Applications:

• –  Prior to the closing, interested candidates are to access the vacancy notice through UNHCR Libya’s recruitment portal: http://www.unhcr.org/ly-jobs/ and to apply through
• –  https://www.unhcr.org/other-opportunities.html
• –  Candidates must be Libyan citizens or hold a valid local work permit at the time of application. No

  relocation fees apply.

  No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a written test and/or oral interview. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing or any other fees).

  UNHCR strongly encourages qualified female applicants for this position. UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities. UNHCR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.