Senior RSD Assistant
Interview and assess RSD cases, provide counselling to asylum seekers.
Overview
Interview and assess RSD cases, provide counselling to asylum seekers.
You have:
- Must have good drafting skills and be able to express complex ideas concisely in writing.
- Must have good Country of Origin information research skills and be knowledgeable of the conditions in the countries of origin.
- Must possess good time management, planning, and organizational abilities.
- Provide counselling to asylum seekers and respond to their queries regarding RSD procedures.
- Expect to report daily to the UNHCR premises in 6 October City, Giza Governorate.
Deadline for Applications
July 14, 2026Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
A (least hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type
UNOPS LICA5Target Start Date
2026-07-15Terms of Reference
The Senior RSD Assistant position is a caseworker position in the RSD Unit with responsibilities including interviewing and assessing RSD cases. The Senior RSD Assistant must therefore have good drafting skills and be able to express complex ideas concisely in writing. S/he must have good Country of Origin information research skills and be knowledgeable of the conditions in the countries of origin from which individuals approaching UNHCR Egypt for assistance primarily originate from. S/he must have good time management, planning and organizational abilities as the position involves the need to produce high quality work within short deadlines. S/he provides counselling to, and responds to queries from, asylum seekers and refugees regarding UNHCR's RSD procedures, their rights and obligations, including towards the host authorities, and the status of the processing of their claims. S/he will be expected to report daily to the UNHCR premises in 6 October City, Giza Governorate. S/he will be expected to promote workplace harmony and teamwork, and support other tasks as needed by UNHCR Egypt such as registration and other functions based on exigencies of service.Standard Job Description
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N/AThe English version is considered original and authoritative, translation to other language(s) serve the purpose of advertisement of local positions where applicable but are not considered as official translationsN/AThis position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote
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Potential interview questions
| Describe your experience with drafting case reports. | This question seeks to evaluate your writing and analytical skills relevant to casework. | Provide an example of a report you drafted and how it was used. |
| How do you manage tight deadlines in your workload? | This assesses your time management and prioritization skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you explain the asylum procedures in the context of refugee support? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Give an example of how you would handle a challenging client interaction. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you utilize to stay organized while managing multiple cases? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you stay informed about conditions in refugees' countries of origin? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe a situation where you promoted teamwork within your office. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What motivates you to work in refugee support services? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
unhcr.org
