The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is seeking a Protection Associate for its Regional Representation in Washington, D.C.
DUTIES:
1. Provide counseling to asylum seekers, refugees and stateless persons in the US, particularly those in detention facilities, on the US immigration/asylum system and related laws. Provide written information and self-help materials on the asylum process to asylum seekers in the US, as well as contact information for NGOs who provide services to asylum seekers in the US. Draft correspondence to asylum seekers contacting the office for assistance.
2. Respond to attorney requests on individual cases, including liaison with other UNHCR offices to obtain information about prior registration of asylum seekers in third countries, etc.
3. Track systemic issues of concern to asylum seekers, refugees and stateless persons in the United States, particularly related to detention and removal. Maintain contact and information exchange with NGOs who provide assistance to asylum seekers.
4. Inform and act upon reports received from asylum seekers, their legal representatives or NGOs on individual cases or systemic issues of concern.
5. Follow up on asylum and statelessness protection issues with authorities concerned, including in individual cases;
6. Provide support on advocacy related to detention of asylum-seekers, refugees and stateless persons and related to other protection issues;
7. Provide support to drafting of amicus legal briefs on protection issues of wide concern;
8. Compile monthly statistics of asylum applications and respons to statistical requests
9. Perform other duties as required.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Secondary education plus Post-secondary certificate/training in International Law, Political Science or related field; 6 years job experience in related field. Fluency in English, Proficiency in Spanish or French. Good communication skills, knowledge of computer applications and knowledge of US immigration and asylum law, policies and procedures.
For additional details and application requirements, please visit CSO's Symplicity.