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Date: 11 December 2008

UNHCR
Washington, D.C.

External Vacancy Announcement

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) is seeking a Senior Protection Clerk for its Regional Representation in Washington, D.C.

TITLE:    Senior Protection Clerk
CATEGORY / GRADE: General Service (GL-5)
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT: Fixed-term appointment until 31 December 2009 with possibility of renewal 

DUTIES: 
• Conducts basic interviews with asylum-seekers prior to determination interviews.
• Provides basic interview notes to supervisor on asylum claims.
• Prepares all documentation with regard to decisions on asylum claims.
• Attends to all asylum-seekers and refugees’ queries and takes further action where necessary.
• Maintains all protection related statistical records and files.
• Is responsible for obtaining all relevant formalities, such as travel documents, transit visas/exit visas or other related documents as required.
• Performs other duties as required.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:  Completion of Secondary education with additional training courses in protection related issues. Four years of relevant job experience. Excellent knowledge of English and knowledge of French or Spanish essential; and proficiency in both French and Spanish desired.
Good working knowledge of Computer applications and knowledge of US asylum and/or refugee protection principles desirable.

APPLICATION DEADLINE:  26 December 2008

 Send cover letter, resume, and references to:
Senior Administrative Assistant
UNHCR
1775 K Street, NW, Suite 300
Washington, DC 20006
FAX – (202) 296-5660
E.MAIL – usawaadm@unhcr.org

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