Legal consultancy: Call for Expressions of Interest
"Mapping statelessness in Belgium"
The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
has a mandate to work for the identification, prevention and reduction
of statelessness worldwide as well as the protection of stateless persons.
On the basis of this mandate, the UNHCR’s Regional Representation for
Western Europe in Brussels plans to undertake an interdisciplinary
research project covering the demographic, social and legal aspects of
statelessness in Belgium. The goal is to provide an overview of the
socio-demographic profile of stateless persons in Belgium and to examine
the legal situation pertaining to such persons.
The research will benefit from the guidance provided by an Expert
Consultative Panel.
The final product of the research shall consist of a report providing an
analysis of the statistical and demographic data gathered on
statelessness as well as the main difficulties identified in national
law and practice, with recommendations.
In this context, we welcome expressions of interest from persons
corresponding to the profile described below for a consultancy position
starting on 15 October 2010.
A legal consultant, for a 6-month position, with a possible extension of
3 months, with the following qualifications:
* an advanced degree in law, preferably with a specialization in
international public or refugee law, and a strong academic record;
* relevant professional experience gained after obtaining the degree,
preferably with UNHCR or other international organizations;
* excellent understanding of international and European instruments
relating to statelessness;
* previous research on statelessness is an asset;
* professional fluency in English, French and Dutch;
* excellent drafting skills in English;
* proven research ability.
Responsibilities:
The legal consultant will be responsible, inter alia, for: conducting
field and desk-based research (including analysis of applicable
legislation, relevant case-law and decisions by the aliens’ office);
where appropriate, contacting the courts, lawyers and individuals to
gather relevant information on the law and practice in the determination
of statelessness (including procedural aspects), the rights of stateless
persons and the prevention of statelessness; and identifying necessary
recommendations. The legal consultant will also be responsible for
drafting, in close cooperation with a demographic consultant, the
interim and final reports to be used by UNHCR in its work on issues
relates to statelessness. The legal consultant shall ensure that
participatory assessment methodologies and an age, gender and diversity
mainstreaming (AGDM) approach are adopted throughout the research and
reflected in the final report.
Expressions of interest from suitable candidates accompanied by a
motivation letter, CV, and a writing sample in English (of no more than
15 pages) should be sent by email to Ms. Pamela Williams
([log in to unmask]) as soon as possible and no later than midday on 23
September 2010.
The UNHCR is an equal opportunity employer committed to a diverse
workforce and encourages minorities, disadvantaged groups and women to
apply.
Please send replies to Ms. Pamela Williams: [log in to unmask]
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