Consultant (LUX - EU Pact)

Provide consultancy for EU Pact implementation in Luxembourg

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Overview

Provide consultancy for EU Pact implementation in Luxembourg

You have:

  • Advanced university degree in law, international law or related field.
  • Minimum ten years of experience in the field of asylum and refugee policy at EU and/or Member States’ levels.
  • Fluency in French and English is essential; knowledge of German is an asset.
  • Solid experience in reviewing and analyzing asylum policy and legislation.
  • Excellent skills in legal research and analysis.
  • Sound knowledge and understanding of the Luxembourg asylum system and legislation.
  • Familiarity with UNHCR positions and policies will be considered an asset.

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

H (no hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type

CONS LocalTarget Start Date

2024-08-05Job Posting End Date

August 2, 2024Terms of Reference

Consultancy on the implementation of the EU Pact on Migration and Asylum in Luxembourg

The overall purpose of this consultancy is to foster an implementation of the EU Pact on asylum and migration in Luxembourg that abides by high international protection standards.

The scope of the assignment relates to a first phase of the EU Pact implementation in Luxembourg and is mainly related to the internal dimension of the Pact.

Under the guidance of the Legal Officer heading the Belgian and Luxembourg unit in the UNHCR Multi-Country Office and in close collaboration with the Senior Protection Associate for Luxembourg, the tasks of the consultant will include: • Review selected EU Pact related texts and background documents and of UNHCR advocacy strategy and guidance on the matter, as well as other relevant internal notes and materials. • Engage in dialogue with relevant stakeholders, including the national coordinator/General Department of Immigration. • Consult NGOs and support/complement their advocacy as relevant. • Identify priority points of concern in the light of UNHCR advocacy guidance (based on assessment of the Luxembourg legal and operational framework). • Adapt key advocacy message to national context • Produce a concept note developed to seek private sector funding in support of UNHCR’s advocacy related to 2nd Phase of EU Pact implementation in 2025 • Produce an advocacy strategy including timeline, on the way forward for 2025 and beyond.

Qualifications and experience

Education The consultant should have an advanced university degree in law, international law or related field, with specialization in international refugee law, human rights law and EU law.

Languages

French and English are essential. Knowledge of German is an asset.

Work experience

• Minimum ten years of experience in the field of asylum and refugee policy, preferably at EU and/or Member States’ levels. • Solid experience in reviewing and analyzing asylum policy and legislation, and in drafting notes and reports. • Solid experience in research and assessment of implementation of EU law by national authorities.

Key competencies

• Excellent skills in legal research and analysis • Sound reporting skills • Excellent communication skills • Flexibility and strong interpersonal and cross-cultural skills • Ability to work independently and on own initiative • Sound knowledge and understanding of the Luxembourg asylum system and legislation • Familiarity with UNHCR positions and policies • Fluency in French and English, with excellent drafting skills in both languages • Compliance with UN core values

• Familiarity with relevant stakeholders will be considered as an assetStandard Job Description

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This position doesn't require a functional clearance Home-Based

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Potential interview questions

Can you provide an example of your experience with asylum and refugee policy? This question assesses your relevant experience in the field. Discuss specific roles you've held and how they related to asylum and refugee policy.
How do you ensure that advocacy messages are effectively adapted to the national context? The interviewer wants to know about your strategic thinking and adaptability. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you use for stakeholder engagement in complex policy environments? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a significant legal research project you undertook. What were the outcomes? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What experience do you have in drafting reports for policy analysis? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
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