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Full details after the jump. 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 NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE