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UNHCR Hired Lawyer

UNHCRMashhad,Iran
Position:Professional | LICA-8Deadline:8 Sep 2026 (9 days left)Job ID:JR2668524Posted on:25 Aug 2026 (5 days ago)
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Job Description

Provides free legal advice, representation and protection support to Afghan and Iraqi refugees and asylum seekers in Birjand. The lawyer participates in dispute-settlement committees, follows individual cases before authorities and courts, reports refugee-protection concerns to UNHCR, conducts legal-awareness sessions, and builds relationships with refugee, judiciary and legal counterparts.

Key Details

Position Details

Experience level

Senior

Minimum experience

3 years

Employment type

Contractor

Arrangement

Onsite

Minimum education

Bachelor's degree

Language Requirements

Required

English

Summary of Responsibilities

  • Provide legal advice and assistance to Afghan and Iraqi refugees and asylum seekers
  • Represent beneficiaries before courts and tribunals on UNHCR instruction
  • Report refugee-protection concerns and case types to UNHCR
  • Represent UNHCR in Dispute Settlement Committee sessions
  • Participate in dispute-resolution discussions
  • Intervene in deportation cases when possible
  • Conduct legal-awareness sessions for refugees
  • Submit monthly and annual activity reports

Role Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Law
  • At least three years of experience as a certified member of the Iranian Bar Association in Birjand
  • Admission to practice law in Birjand, South Khorasan
  • Working knowledge of English

Skills

Additional Information

  • Free legal services for beneficiaries
  • Monthly reports due in the first week of each month

Source & verification

IGO Jobs sourced this vacancy from UNHCR Careers, on 25 Aug 2026.