Legal Advisor — Refugee Protection
International Organization
201-500 employees
0 Applicants · 18 Views
· Posted 46 days ago
Position Overview
Location:
Nairobi, Kenya 
Compensation:
KSh600,000 - KSh1,000,000/month
Experience:
5+ years
Position:
Senior
Type:
Job
Practice Area:
Civil Rights Law
, International Law
Remote:
No
Posted:
Deadline:
Jul 31, 2026
Job Description
UNHCR's Kenya office (covering Dadaab, Kakuma, and urban refugee operations in Nairobi) seeks a Legal Advisor to support refugee status determination (RSD), protection monitoring, and legal assistance programmes. Kenya hosts over 500,000 refugees, making this one of UNHCR's largest operations globally.
Responsibilities
Provide legal advice on refugee status determination procedures. Monitor and report on protection concerns in refugee camps and urban settings. Liaise with the Department of Refugee Services (DRS), judiciary, and civil society partners. Support capacity building of government counterparts on refugee law.
Requirements
LLB/LLM with focus on international refugee law, human rights, or international humanitarian law. 5+ years legal experience in refugee protection, RSD, or related fields. Knowledge of the Kenya Refugees Act 2021 and 1951 Refugee Convention. Fluency in English; Kiswahili and/or French an advantage.
Perks & Benefits
UN salary scale, hardship allowance, education grant, R&R
Compensation
KSh600,000 - KSh1,000,000/month
Practice Area
Position
Senior
Required Skills
Refugee law, RSD procedures, International humanitarian law, Protection monitoring, Stakeholder engagement
Industry
Legal
Application Deadline
July 31, 2026
Employment Type
Full time
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