Vacancy Notice: Assistant Protection Officer (NOA)

Vacancy Notice: Assistant Protection Officer (NOA)
Number: 07/008

Please be informed that a vacancy has become available for the above-mentioned post in the UNHCR RR Jakarta. A copy of the relevant Job Description is attached.
Interested applicants are kindly requested to submit an application and a brief (1 - 2 pages) CV in a sealed envelopeindicating the Vacancy No. 07/008 to:

UNHCR
Menara Ravindo, 14th Floor
Jalan Kebon Sirih Kav. 75
Jakarta 10340
Not later than 26 October 2007
(Applications and CVs sent by e-mail or fax will be disregarded)

Only short-listed candidates will be interviewed for whom a more detailed Personnel History form will be required, including references and copies of identity documents.
Qualified women are encouraged to apply.
Thank you very much for your attention.

Post title: Assistant Protection Officer (NOA)
Post Number: 07/008
Duty Station: Jakarta
Date of Entry: 1 December 2007
JOB DESCRIPTION
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :
1. Lead and directly carry out UNHCR's training activities for the Indonesian authorities such as the Immigration Department in order to develop knowledge and skills on refugee status determination function in accordance with international refugee law;

2. Work very closely with the Indonesian authorities in order to assist them in developing refugee legislation, a set of administrative regulations and procedures on the treatment of asylum seekers and refugees;
3. Organizes joint training activities with/for universities, NGOs, lawyers and the media on international refugee law

4. Assists in undertaking determination of refugee status, granting of asylum, prevention of refoulement or expulsion, issuance of identity cards and travel documentation;

5. Maintains close contacts with local authorities and NGOs;

6. Keeps abreast of developments in the field of jurisprudence, legislation and regulations in particualr in areas affecting UNHCR's mandate;

7. Undertakes other duties as required.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION: University Degree in Law, International Law, Political Science or related field.

EXPERIENCE: 6 (six) years, of which at least two with relevant experience. Managerial skills, previous UN work, and provision of training will be an asset. Must be able to work with different nationalities and backgrounds.

LANGUAGE: Excellent knowledge of English and Indonesian (written and spoken). Knowledge of other regional dialects an asset.

COMPUTER SKILLS: Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows applications essential.