Senior Legal Associate

Unhcr

Ankara, Turkey
Fully remote
International standards and operational procedures
Legal advice and drafting position papers
Monitoring legal developments and advocacy
UNHCR is seeking a Senior Legal Associate based in Ankara, Turkey, to support the Protection Unit in aligning operational procedures with international protection standards. The role involves legal research, drafting position papers, and providing legal advice, particularly in the context of refugee law

Job Summary

  • The Senior Legal Associate will assist the Protection Unit in ensuring protection standards align with international norms and support activities in legal aid.
  • The role involves preparing legal advice, drafting position papers, monitoring legal developments, and conducting research on national and regional judicial trends.
  • The incumbent will support capacity-building activities for national actors, including NGOs and lawyers, and represent the Office externally on protection doctrine and policy as needed.

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UNHCR is seeking a Senior Legal Associate based in Ankara, Turkey, to support the Protection Unit in aligning operational procedures with international protection standards. The role involves legal research, drafting position papers, and providing legal advice, particularly in the context of refugee law.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • International standards and operational procedures
  • Legal advice and drafting position papers
  • Monitoring legal developments and advocacy
  • Research on judicial developments
  • Capacity building for national actors

Nice-to-have

  • Knowledge of other UN languages
  • Knowledge of UNHCR financial rules
  • Prior UNHCR operations exposure

Key Requirements

  • Minimum 2 years relevant professional experience
  • Bachelor's or equivalent or higher in Law or related field
  • Excellent knowledge of Turkish and fluency in English
  • Legal residence in Türkiye at time of application

Work Rights

Must have valid residence permit (non-Turkish nationals)

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