UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

Senior RSD Assistant

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Hiring Remotely in Cairo, EGY

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Senior level

Professional Services • Social Impact

The Role

Conduct interviews and assess Refugee Status Determination (RSD) cases; draft concise reports; research country-of-origin information; counsel asylum seekers and refugees on RSD procedures, rights, and case status; report daily to UNHCR premises in 6 October City; support registration and other functions as needed; promote teamwork and meet tight deadlines.

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Deadline for Applications

July 14, 2026

Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

A (least hardship)

Family Type (not applicable for home-based)

Family

Staff Member / Affiliate Type

UNOPS LICA5

Target Start Date

2026-07-15

Terms 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.

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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

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Skills Required

Experience interviewing and assessing RSD (Refugee Status Determination) cases
Strong drafting skills and ability to express complex ideas concisely in writing
Country of Origin information research skills and knowledge of conditions in primary origin countries
Good time management, planning and organizational abilities to deliver quality work within short deadlines
Ability to provide counselling and respond to queries from asylum seekers and refugees regarding RSD procedures and rights
Willingness and ability to report daily to UNHCR premises in 6 October City, Giza Governorate (on-site)
Ability to promote workplace harmony, teamwork and support registration or other functions as needed

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The Company

HQ: Geneva

16,381 Employees

Year Founded: 1950

What We Do

UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, is a global organization dedicated to saving lives, protecting rights, and building a better future for people forced to flee their homes due to conflict and persecution.