Chief of Asylum Systems and Determination Section

Job description

Please note that this vacancy is only open to eligible staff members who have been individually notified of their eligibility to apply for positions advertised in the Accelerated Posting Compendium. Deadline for Applications: June 12, 2026: Hardship Level: H (no hardship): Family Type: Family: Residential location (if applicable): Grade: PR5: Staff Member / Affiliate Type: Professional: Reason: Regular > Regular Assignment Target Start Date: 2026-05-26 Standard Job Description: Chief of Asylum Systems and Determination Section The Chief of Asylum Systems and Determination (ASD) Section is responsible for the development and implementation of UNHCR’s strategies and activities related to asylum strengthening, refugee status determination (RSD) and production of country guidance and country of origin information (COI). These responsibilities encompass the implementation of RSD under UNHCR’s mandate, and the development and strengthening of government asylum procedures, which are integral to UNHCR's broader protection and solutions strategies and approaches. Key objectives include monitoring, evaluating and progressively enhancing the fairness, efficiency, adaptability and integrity of...