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UNITED NATIONS HIGH COMMISSIONER FOR REFUGEES (UNHCR)
INTERNAL / EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Vacancy Notice No. 20/2022
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Title of Post |
Associate RSD Officer |
Category/grade |
NO-B |
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Post Number |
10018868 |
Type of contract |
Fixed-Term Appointment (FTA) |
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Location |
Bangkok, Thailand |
Date of Issue |
27 June 2022 |
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Effective date of assignment |
15 September 2022 |
Closing Date |
10 July 2022 |
Operational Context
The Associate RSD Officer (NO-B) is a member of the RSD Unit under the Protection Section, based in the UNHCR Multi-Country Office for Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, and Vietnam.
Thailand is not a signatory to the 1951 Convention/1967 Protocol relating to the Status of Refugees and there is no domestic legal protection framework in place for asylum seekers and refugees. UNHCR is conducting mandate refugee status determination for the urban population and the RSD team is currently responding to 677 asylum seekers from 43 nationalities.
In late 2019, the Royal Thai Government (RTG) approved the establishment of a National Screening Mechanism (NSM) to identify persons with international protection needs on the territory of Thailand and lend predictability to the asylum and protection space. It is expected that the NSM will become operational in 2022/23. UNHCR is working closely with government counterparts to support these efforts.
The Associate RSD Officer is a central member of the mandate RSD team with supervisory responsibilities in the first instance RSD procedure. This includes the day-to-day management of UNHCR’s mandate RSD procedures, processes for file assignment and management within the RSD procedures, scheduling procedures, coordination of the work of interpreters, reviewing RSD assessments, providing legal and procedural guidance, and drafting relevant standard operating procedures.
In what is an evolving context, the Associate RSD Officer, under the overall guidance and supervision of the Protection Officer, will play an important role in supporting the RTG’s implementation of the NSM and its compliance with international standards, including through leading capacity building initiatives, providing technical guidance and advice onrelevant policies and operational structures, and advocating and liaising with government and non-governmental stakeholders on matters related to the NSM.
The incumbent will support the Multi-Country Office’s strategy, planning and reporting responsibilities related to RSD and asylum systems. Further, the Associate RSD Officer will assist the Protection Officer in the ongoing development of UNHCR’s RSD and advocacy strategy for the Multi-Country Office.
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Associate RSD Officer provides legal, operational and strategic support on mandate or national RSD at global, regional or country operations level. The position may be located at Headquarters (within the Division of International Protection), in a Regional Bureau or in a Country Office and reports to the RSD Officer or Protection Officer or other staff with delegated authority, as appropriate.
The incumbent provides advice and guidance on legal and procedural matters related to RSD whether in the context of mandate RSD and/or national asylum/RSD systems (as applicable), is responsible for conducting RSD (where required), reviewing and providing advice on individual cases in line with requirements under the RSD Procedural Standards. The incumbent is also responsible for contributing to the development of an RSD strategy and, where required, methodologies to promote the effectiveness of RSD as a protection tool and implementing broader organizational objectives and priorities, in compliance with relevant UNHCR standards and policies. Whether in the context of national or mandate RSD, the incumbent provides advice and support to staff engaged in RSD and related activities, monitors trends of RSD decision-making, and conducts training and other capacity-development/strengthening activities to promote consistency in RSD procedures and decision-making. S/he contributes to developing and enhancing regional and global RSD standards and policies, as necessary.
If based in a country operation, the Associate RSD Officer advocates with and supports Government authorities and legal partners in further developing their capacities in line with the GCR and other key UNHCR planning considerations.
The Associate RSD Officer works closely with RSD staff as well as staff responsible for registration, resettlement and training activities. S/he also liaises with relevant focal points in DIP, in particular within the RSD and PNS Sections and other HQ Divisions as required.
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.
Duties
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree
Field(s) of Education
International Refugee Law ; International Human Rights Law; International Humanitarian Law;
International Criminal Law; Social Sciences; or other relevant field.
Certificates and/or Licenses (desirable)
RSD Learning Programme; Management Learning Programme; Protection Learning Programme
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
3 years of experience working directly with procedures and principles related to adjudicating individual asylum claims in RSD procedures. In-depth knowledge of International Refugee Law, International Human Rights Law, International Humanitarian Law and International Criminal Law and ability to apply relevant legal principles in the RSD context, including exclusion decision-making. Thorough knowledge of the "Procedural Standards for RSD under UNHCR's Mandate" and other guidelines and standards governing UNHCR's mandate RSD activities. Experience in counselling asylum-seekers and individual case management. Experience and demonstrated skills in refugee law training.
Desirable
Experience as a decision-maker in UNHCR or Government SD procedures is highly desirable. Experience in providing legal representation to asylum seekers in UNHCR or Government SD procedures. Experience in supervising a team. Completion of the RSD Learning Programme and other UNHCR Learning Programmes relevant to RSD. Training and coaching experience. Experience in working with vulnerable or traumatized individuals.
Functional Skills (desirable)
PR-Individual Case Management (People of Concern)
PR-Protection-related guidelines, standards and indicators
PR-Interviewing and counselling refugees/asylum seekers
PR-Government Refugee Status Determination (RSD) procedures
PR-UNHCR RSD Principles and Procedures
PR-Adjudication of individual asylum claims in RSD
LE-International Refugee Law
PR-Human Rights Doctrine/Standards
PR-International Humanitarian Law
LE-International Criminal Law
LE-Draft legal opinions
CM-Cross-cultural communication
Language Requirements
Fluency in English and Thai
Competency Requirements
Core Competencies:
Accountability
Communication
Organizational Awareness
Teamwork & Collaboration
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Client & Result Orientation
Managerial Competencies:
Empowering and Building Trust
Judgement and Decision Making
Managing Performance
Cross-Functional Competencies:
Analytical Thinking
Planning and Organizing
Policy Development and Research
Candidates must be Thai nationals.
Internal staff members should consult the Recruitment and Assignment of Locally Recruited Staff (RALS), UNHCR/AI/2020/1/Rev.2. If you have any question regarding the eligibility, you may also contact the HR unit.
Please submit your Motivation Letter, duly signed P.11 form, Curriculum Vitae and a copy of official ID card/national passport clearly stating the position title, vacancy notice number and your Last Name in the subject line to: THABAHR@unhcr.org by the closing date.
Applications will not be acknowledged. Only the successful candidate will be notified of the outcome of the selection process.
According to UNHCR Administrative Instruction on COVID-19 Vaccination and related Safety Measures, candidate(s) selected for the position will be requested to provide proof of COVID vaccination during the medical clearance process. Failure to provide an acceptable proof of COVID vaccination may disqualify the candidate from being appointed to the position.
P.11 form can be downloaded from: https://www.unhcr.or.th/sites/default/files/u11/P11_UNHCR.docm and
https://www.unhcr.or.th/sites/default/files/u11/P11SUP_UNHCR.docm
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.
All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination, and abuse of power.
As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.
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