Associate RSD Officer, Cairo, Egypt

## Associate RSD Officer, Cairo, Egypt - Organization:UNHCR - United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees Deadline for Applications Residential location (if applicable) Staff Member / Affiliate Type Standard Job Description Associate RSD Officer - Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).- Perform other related duties as required.Minimum QualificationsEducation & Professional Work ExperienceYears of Experience / Degree LevelFor P2/NOB - 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degreeField(s) of EducationInternational Refugee Law, International Human Rights Law, International Humanitarian Law,International Criminal Law, Social Sciences, or other relevant field.Certificates and/or LicensesRSD Learning Programme Management Learning Programme (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Desired Candidate Profile Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level): Occupational Safety and Health Considerations: The majority of Egypt is at Security Level 2 (Low) with the exception of the Western Desert (Security Level 3, Moderate) and the North Sinai (Security Level 5, High). UNHCR currently operates only in Low to Moderate security level areas. The security situation is relatively stable; however there have been a number of attacks on security (police and military) forces and on rare occasions religious and tourism sites. Civil unrest since 2015 is low, there are very rarely large demonstrations or public disorder incidents. The crime rate in the country is moderate with some incidents particularly in the crowded neighbourhoods of large cities (Cairo and Alexandria) such as thefts, burglary and robbery (e.g. bag snatchers especially against females). Sexual harassment against women and girls is high in the country targeting both Egyptian and foreigners. Hazards are the most challenging safety issue. Road accidents are common in Egypt, due to poor road conditions, dangerous driving and non-enforcement of traffic laws. Fires in apartments are a hazard, with electricity standards low causing electrical fires. Vulnerability to staff is exacerbated by disregard of safety advisories, such as installing smoke detectors and fire extinguishers in their residences. To view occupational safety and health considerations for this duty station, please visit: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel. Egypt is a signatory to the 1951 Convention and its 1967 Protocol, and the 1969 OAU Convention Governing the Specific Aspects of Refugee Problems in Africa. Pursuant to a 1954 memorandum of understanding (MoU) between the Government of Egypt and UNHCR, the UNHCR Office in Egypt continues to conduct Refugee Status Determination (RSD) under its mandate in the absence of national asylum procedures. In 2024, Egypt passed its first national asylum law (Law No. 164 of 2024), establishing a framework of asylum management. Accordingly, UNHCR RSD Unit will play a crucial role in the ongoing dialogue with the Egyptian Government on the development of a domestic asylum framework in line with international standards, as well as the multi-year transition from a mandate UNHCR RSD system to a national asylum system. The RSD Unit in Cairo is the largest mandate RSD Operation globally, with more than 60 staff, producing over 15,000 decisions per year. In light of the Sudan crisis, the RSD needs has increased significantly in comparison with before 2023. By June 2026, Egypt hosts 1.1 million forcibly displaced persons from over 60 countries, and 81% remain asylum seekers pending an RSD decision. The main countries of origin are Sudan, Syria, South Sudan, Eritrea and Ethiopia. In line with the Office's strategic directions to enhance protection and asylum space as well as address the protection and solutions needs, the Office carries out RSD under different processing modalities, in line with UNHCR's RSD strategic direction—while ensuring adherence to RSD Procedural Guidelines. In Dec 2024, Egypt enacted its first national asylum law establishing a national framework of asylum management, and its first Executive Regulations were published in May 2026. In view of the anticipated transition of registration, documentation and RSD responsibilities to the GoE in the coming years, UNHCR continues to enhance the strategic use of RSD to preserve protection dividends, reduce backlogs, and maintain the integrity of the asylum system. The Associate RSD Officer reports to the RSD Officer (Head of Unit) and is a key member with supervisory role of the RSD team. The incumbent's primary responsibilities include conducting case reviews, providing day-to-day technical guidance and coaching to Eligibility Officers at various levels, and contributing to the achievement of periodic RSD processing targets. Upon request, the Associate RSD Officer serves as an Eligibility Officer, conducting eligibility interviews and drafting legal assessments in accordance with UNHCR RSD standards and procedures. In light of the Sudan emergency, transition and the evolving protection context, the Associate RSD Officer may be assigned to a range of emergency-related activities. The Associate RSD Officer is generally expected to report on a daily basis to the RSD/T Office in 6 October City, Giza Governorate. Depending on operational needs, the incumbent may also be required to report to other UNHCR office locations. In view of the roles and responsibilities of the position, which require on-site case processing, team management, technical guidance, and close coordination with relevant colleagues and units, regular in-person presence in the office is essential. Accordingly, telecommuting cannot generally be accommodated for this function. Living and Working Conditions: Cairo is a family, category A duty station, has good residential areas and offers multiple touristic sites and locations to visit and enjoy. Cairo also offers excellent and frequent air connections to a wide range of international destinations. When it comes to accommodation, food, furniture and clothing, there is variety of choice withs the costs depending on the preferences of the incumbent. International banks and a wide variety of private health facilities are available, even though some international staff members opt to seek specialized medical services abroad. Bilingual and international schools are many, but some colleagues have experienced overt discrimination on the basis of nationality when trying to register their children into certain schools. Some international staff have experienced difficulties importing or exporting private vehicles as the customs-clearance process is cumbersome. Also, some staff members have experienced significant delays in the customs clearance of their personal belongings, leading to high demurrage and storage charges. Heavy traffic, air & noise pollution, and long commuting hours are often mentioned as challenging aspects of living in Cairo. Additional Qualifications UNHCR Salary Calculator https://icsc.un.org/Home/SalaryScales Additional Information