Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)A (least hardship)
Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Family
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeCONS Local
Target Start Date2025-06-16
Deadline for ApplicationsJune 23, 2025
Terms of ReferenceQualification 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 Stateโs 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
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Desired Languages
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Additional Qualifications
Skills
EducationBachelor of Arts: International Law, Bachelor of Arts: International Refugee Law, Bachelor of Arts: International Relations, Bachelor of Arts: Political Science
Certifications
Work Experience
Other informationnot requiredThis position doesn't require a functional clearance
RemoteYes