Roster of Legal Trainers at UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency

Paris, Ile-de-France, France -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

04 Aug, 26

Salary

250.0

Posted On

06 May, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Human Rights, Legal Analysis, Refugee Law, Refugee Rights, Training and Development, French Language, International Law, Administrative Law, Geopolitical Expertise, Drafting Judicial Decisions

Industry

International Affairs

Description

Deadline for Applications May 19, 2026 Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based) H (no hardship) Family Type (not applicable for home-based) Family Staff Member / Affiliate Type CONTR Local Senior Level Support Target Start Date 2025-12-01 Terms of Reference 1. Requesting Office (hiring entity): UNHCR Office in Paris (CO PARIS) 2. a.Title of project: Training of members of legal professions and any other profession dealing with refugee rights b.Purpose of project: Establish a pool of consultant trainers to support UNHCR Paris. Trainers will work in coordination with the Protection Unit of the Paris Office. Their legal and/or geopolitical expertise will help strengthen understanding of asylum procedures and cases. Trainings will be delivered in person or virtually, accompanied by written materials. 3. Duration and dates of the assignment: This roster will be open for several years, and reviewed periodically. The individual contractor(s) will be engaged on a retainer type of contract on a flexible working schedule. The specific scope and workload will be determined on an ongoing basis according to the needs of the requesting UNHCR operation who will issue specific terms of reference for each mission. These will specify the duration of the engagement, maximum number of working days and amount payable to the contractor. Retained candidates will be required to complete all UNHCR’s mandatory trainings which are, at the time these ToR are issued, as follows: • BSAFE (security) • Fundamentals of Fraud and Corruption Awareness • Information Security Awareness Training • Prevention of Sexual Assault and Abuse • Protection Induction Programme • United Nations Course on Prevention of Harassment, Sexual Harassment and Abuse of Authority. Working hours are NOT applicable. The total number of days/weeks/months to be worked will be defined in the mission ToR issued when the need arises. 4. Location(s): Working from home or in person depending on need. 5. Assignment and/or mission travel is not applicable for this role. 6. Suggested fee (daily/weekly/monthly/lump sum) and currency: Each mission will be remunerated EUR 250 per day, payment to be made at the end of the mission upon completion of service, submission of attendance sheet and performance evaluation. 7. General Background of Project or Assignment: This initiative is part of UNHCR’s support to the National Court of Asylum (CNDA), in accordance with Article L.732-1 of the Code on the Entry and Residence of Foreigners and the Right of Asylum (CESEDA), as amended by the law of 26 January 2024. From now on, qualified individuals serving as assessors in the CNDA’s collegiate panels are appointed by the Vice-President of the Council of State upon proposal by UNHCR, which is responsible for their recruitment and training. The agreement signed on 12 December 2024 between CNDA and UNHCR, pursuant to the 2008 framework agreement between UNHCR and the French Republic, provides that UNHCR organizes joint training sessions with judges. These trainings will be extended to other members of legal professions and any other profession dealing with refugee rights. 8. Occupational Safety and Health Considerations: To view occupational safety and health considerations for specific duty stations, please visit this link: https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel No specific Occupational Safety and Health considerations apply to this assignment. 9. Overall Purpose and Scope of Assignment: Service will be requested on a needs basis and will include below activities and deliverables: Activities: - Prepare and deliver training sessions for members of legal professions and any other profession dealing with refugee rights. - Develop written training materials - Provide relevant legal and/or geopolitical expertise Deliverables: - Training sessions conducted as per agreed schedule - Written training materials submitted Performance will be achieved when above stated activities are implemented (timesheets to be provided), and deliverables confirmed delivered by the supervisor. 10. Required level, qualifications and work experience: Level of responsibilities required for individual contractors and fellows: Senior Level Support Qualification and experience required : - Advanced university degree in law, international law, or related field - Specialization in refugee law and human rights law - 8 years of experience in asylum field, refugee law, human rights, international relations, administrative law, and other relevant judicial or geopolitics fields, including drafting and analysing judicial decisions - Experience as a trainer - Knowledge of the French and EU asylum system - CEFR C2 level in French Desired competencies: - Excellent legal analysis and drafting skills in French - Autonomy, initiative, teamwork - Adherence to UN core values 11. Monitoring and Progress Controls : Training sessions are effectively conducted, written material is submitted. NB/ This position is part of a roster of legal trainers, meaning selected candidates will be included in a list of qualified professionals who may be called upon to deliver training sessions as needed. Standard Job Description Required Languages , , Desired Languages French , , Additional Qualifications Skills Human Rights, Legal Analysis, Refugee Law, Refugee Rights, Training and Development Education Certifications Work Experience Other information N/AThis position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote Yes Important notice: Please note that UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, meeting, travelling, processing or training). Read about how to avoid scams and fraudulent job offers. Please note that applications are only accepted via the UNHCR online recruitment platform. CVs and/or application requests sent via email will not be answered, reviewed nor considered. For external applicants: We would like to call your attention on the eligibility of International Professional (P) category: According to our Recruitment and Assignments Policy, P staff members will not normally serve in the country of their nationality, and the first regular appointment in the P category must be outside the staff member's country of nationality. In practical terms this means that you are not eligible to apply for International Professional vacancies advertised in the country where you are national of. In case of technical difficulties when applying, external applicants (not current UNHCR workforce members) can write to recruitmentcase@unhcr.org. For former UNHCR Colleagues: Former UNHCR employees who are on mandatory break-in service or have separated from UNHCR after 1 October 2022 should create an account through this platform. Once you fill in your basic personal information (employee ID, birth date, name, email address), Workday will identify you as prior personnel and merge your employee account with your external applicant account. The UNHCR workforce consists of many diverse nationalities, cultures, languages and opinions. UNHCR seeks to sustain and strengthen this diversity to ensure equal opportunities as well as an inclusive working environment for its entire workforce. Applications are encouraged from all qualified candidates without distinction on grounds of race, colour, sex, national origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation and gender identity. UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, takes the lead in protecting people forced to flee wars and persecution around the world, providing life-saving aid including shelter, food and water to ensure their basic safety, rights and dignity. With 18,879 women and men working in 137 countries, we work tirelessly to make a difference in the lives of 89.3 million forcibly displaced people worldwide. Our dedicated and professional staff work around the clock in roles including legal protection, community services, public affairs, health and more. Despite the challenges they can face, our staff are proud to work for UNHCR and determined to make a positive impact. Why a career with UNHCR? Our dedicated staff work to protect and assist people fleeing conflict and persecution at a time when global forced displacement is at a record high. Our colleagues bring a wide range of specialized skills, including expertise in legal protection, administration, community services, public affairs, health and other disciplines. Disability inclusion If you are a person with a disability and you expect you may face challenges during the recruitment process, you can indicate it in your application form. There are options to select any health conditions you may have and outline any necessary adjustments related to disabilities during the recruitment phases. Providing this information is optional. It will be treated as strictly confidential and used only for the purpose of finding out how to better assist you during the recruitment process. Adjustments for candidates with disabilities will be provided as best as possible and as needed upon request. All candidates will be assessed based on meeting the requirements for each vacancy in relation to experience, skills, and education.

Responsibilities

Prepare and deliver training sessions for legal professionals regarding refugee rights and asylum procedures. Develop written training materials and provide legal or geopolitical expertise to support the UNHCR Paris office.