U.N. ORGANIZATIONS RECRUITING
Positions for Egyptians only

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was established by the U.N. in 1950, one of several attempts by the international community during the 20th century to provide protection and assistance to refugees. The new agency was given a limited three-year mandate to help resettle 1.2 million European refugees left homeless by the global conflict. But as refugee crises mushroomed around the globe, its mandate was extended every five years. Today, UNHCR is one of the world's principal humanitarian agencies, its staff of more than 5,000 personnel helping 19.8 million people in more than 120 countries. During its half century of work, the agency provided assistance to at least 50 million people, earning two Nobel Peace Prizes in 1954 and 1981.

The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) program is the UN organization that supports human development globally by promoting volunteerism and by mobilizing volunteers. It is administered by UNDP and operates amidst growing recognition that volunteerism makes important contributions, economically and socially, to more cohesive societies by building trust and reciprocity among citizens. Every year some 5,000 UN Volunteers from more than 150 different nationalities actively support the programs of the United Nations itself and almost all UN funds, programs and specialized agencies.

The UNHCR and the UNV are seeking to identify suitable individuals to work on national UNV assignments, details are as follows:

These vacancies are open to Egyptian nationals only.

Deadline for application is July 5th 2003.

UNHCR and UNV Cairo invite applications for the above mentioned assignments (15 July - 31 December 2003). These positions entail conducting thorough interviews with asylum?seekers and determining their eligibility for refugee status under UNHCR's Mandate; providing expert advice and counselling to refugees and asylum seekers, compiling regular analytical reports on their situation, conducting legal research.

Applicants must be Egyptian nationals and have a good command of Arabic and English. Sound oral (especially Arabic) and excellent drafting (especially English) skills are essential. A background in law, international relations, sociology or political sciences is desirable. A demonstrated ability to quickly acquire legal knowledge and / or previous experience as a volunteer or staff in a humanitarian organization is an asset; human rights awareness, strong commitment, flexibility, team spirit, ability to work under pressure and to work long hours; previous experience in multicultural environments an asset.

How to apply
Applications should be sent together with a detailed curriculum vitae to:

Manuela Soler,
UNV Program Officer,

Email: manuela.soler@undp.org  with subject: 'UNHCR/UNV openings-June 2003'.

ONLY SHORT LISTED candidates will be contacted for an interview.

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