Title of Post; Assistant Protection Officer
Location: UNHCR Branch Office, Abuja.
Section: Protection
Date of Entry on Duty: April 2010
Category and Level: NOA
Closing Date: on or before 18th December 2009
Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direct supervision of the Associate Protection Officer, the incumbent performs the following duties:
- Assists in dealing with individual cases or groups of refugees through interviews, correspondence etc. and handles cases by taking the necessary step with the local authorities
- Assists in assessing determination of refugee status, granting of asylum, prevention of refoulement or expulsion issuance of identity cards and travel documentation;
- Assesses internal social and economic rights of refugees;
- Maintains close contacts with local authorities and NGO’s;
- Keeps abreast of developments In the field of jurisprudence, legislation and regulations Undertakes other duties as required.
Qualities and Qualification
Education and Skills:
(a) University Degree
(b) Discipline: Law International Law, Political Science, or other related field.
Experience:
- Two years experience relevant to the function.
Language: Good knowledge of English language and other working languages of the Organisation.
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies
- Communication Skills
- Computer Skills
- Field Experience
- Language (s) English, other languages
Important
If you wish to be considered for the post, please address your application to the Administrative/Programme Officer, UNHCR, Branch Office Abuja (UN House, # 617/618 Central Area District. Garki Abuja) to reach on or before 18th December 2009.
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