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regardless of faith, race, ethnicity or nationality. We advocate for rights-based policies and durable
solutions through a worldwide network of member organizations.
ASSOCIATE ASYLUM OFFICER
(Regional Asylum Office)
Vacancy Notice – AAO (RAO)GR/01 _GR/14_01
Closing Date for Receipt of Applications: 28.07.2014
JOB TITLE
DUTY STATION
TYPE OF APPOINTMENT
ORGANIZATIONAL UNIT
STARTING DATE
Associate Asylum Officer (Regional Asylum Office)
Orestiada
Fixed-term, full time
UNHCR Greece
September 1, 2014
BACKGROUND
The International Catholic Migration Commission (ICMC) is an international operating nongovernmental organization serving and protecting uprooted people – refugees, internally
displaced persons and migrants – regardless of faith, race, ethnicity or nationality. In the
framework of an agreement with UNHCR, ICMC has been designated to deploy one (1)
Associate Asylum Officer to work with UNHCR Greece, which has undertaken to implement an
initiative designed to support the Greek authorities in efforts of implementation of the Greek
Action Plan on Asylum and Migration Management.
JOB PURPOSE
The Associate Asylum Officer will be deployed in Orestiada for the purpose of supporting the
Greek Asylum Service in the RSD procedure in the regional Asylum Office of Orestiada. The
Associate Asylum Officer will be working - within the framework of a Memorandum of
Cooperation between UNHCR Greece and the Greek Asylum Service - under the guidance and
overall supervision of the UNHCR Greece Office (Associate Protection Officer) and coordinate
with the ICMC Liaison Manager in Athens.
KEY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Regularly attend case-discussions and consultations with case workers of the Greek
Asylum Service, in order to clarify issues, provide answers to specific questions related to
procedural or substantial legal issues and Country of Origin Information, with a view to
support the case workers to perform their tasks and to contribute to the quality of the
procedure;
2. Review RSD decisions in order to identify gaps, weaknesses, legal or procedural issues, or
good practices with a view to contribute to the quality of decision making and full observance
of substantive legislation and procedural rules;
3. Attend asylum interviews at first instance in order to support case workers of the Asylum
Service and with a view to contribute to the quality of the interview procedure and full
observance of procedural rules;
4. Regularly inform through UNHCR the Head of the competent Regional Office and/or the
Director of the Asylum Service on issues and findings that arise during the performance of
duties;
5. In line with the findings made and in accordance with the instructions received by the
Supervisor, propose to UNHCR areas and specific subjects where case workers at the Asylum
Service may require trainings, written directions and/or guidance;
6. Stay abreast of developments in human rights, refugee protection and refugee status
determination issues generally, at international, European and national level, as well as with
regards to country of origin information and UNHCR eligibility guidance;
7. Participate, upon request of UNHCR, in training activities organized for the personnel
conducting asylum procedures in Greece as well as other training and coordination events or
activities as deemed appropriate;
8. Regularly report to UNHCR Athens, as requested; keep UNHCR abreast of all
developments relating to the asylum procedures in Greece and generate accurate and timely
internal protection or legal reports, as required by UNHCR;
9. Perform any other duties, as required.
QUALIFICATIONS AND KEY COMPETENCIES
 University degree (BA) in Law, Political Science, International Relations or other relevant
discipline;
 Minimum of two (2) years of relevant working experience, in particular, in the human
rights and/or refugee field;
 Excellent communication skills and ability to work in a multicultural team;
 Excellent oral and written Greek and English language skills;
 Excellent research, writing and analytical skills;
 Knowledge and understanding of the asylum situation in Greece
HOW TO APPLY
Interested candidates should submit a detailed CV of maximum four pages, a motivation letter
and two professional references with full and up to date contact details via email, to:
Mrs. Tanja Zwack, Liaison Manager, at hr.greece@icmc.net
The Vacancy Notice number AAO (RAO)/01_GR/14_01, the applicant’s full name and the
location of interest must be quoted in the email subject line.
The closing date for receipt of applications is 28.07.2014
Applications will be evaluated upon reception. Referees may be contacted prior to the
interviewing stage.
Candidates shortlisted for the post will be invited to undergo written tests and an
interview, which will be held in Athens.
Owing to the volume of applications, ICMC regrets that only applicants short-listed for
an interview will be notified.
ICMC is committed to equal opportunities for applicants and employees. Applications will be
treated in strict confidence.
CONDITIONS OF CONTRACT
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The person selected for this position will be appointed for a fixed duration ICMC contract.
Extension of the contract is possible but remains subject to availability of project funds.
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