St. Andrew’s Refugee Services Vacancy: Policy and Advocacy Officer Founded in 1979, St Andrew’s Refugee Services (StARS) is a refugee service provider in central Cairo that works to enhance the quality of life for refugees and vulnerable migrants through four programs: education, legal, psychosocial, and outreach program. We provide high-quality services meeting the unaddressed needs of refugees, and we provide a safe and inclusive space for displaced people to come together as a community. We work for refugees, with refugees, to make rights recognition a reality. StARS’ Mission is to enhance the quality of life of refugees in Egypt and make their rights a reality through clientcentered programs. Our vision is a safe, inclusive and supportive environment for refugees in which they can exercise their rights, pursue their aspirations, and live in dignity. We serve people from many places, including Ethiopia, Iraq, Sudan, South Sudan, Somalia, Eritrea, and Syria. To learn more please visit stars-egypt.org. Role StARS is seeking a Policy and Advocacy Officer to lead its policy and advocacy efforts with UNHCR, IOM, embassies, and other organizations assisting refugees in Egypt. Under the supervision of the Director of Programs, the Policy and Advocacy Officer is responsible for the preparation of advocacy documents addressing refugee issues including education, psychosocial needs, refugee status determination, resettlement, and community needs in Egypt. Advocacy documents are primarily targeted at UNHCR, IOM, embassies, and other local and international organizations. The Policy and Advocacy Officer works across StARS programs, drawing on the practical experience of StARS staff members, with the objective of preparing practical and evidence-based proposals for reform and improvement of processes and assistance programs relevant to refugees in Egypt. Responsibilities All duties are carried out under the supervision of the Director of Programs. Technical  To draft advocacy documents identifying weaknesses and proposing practical improvements in processes and assistance programs relevant to refugees in Egypt.  To maintain good working knowledge of UNHCR Egypt’s policies and procedures and refugee assistance programs administered by partner organizations in Egypt.  To attend meetings with UNHCR and other partner organizations relating to StARS’s advocacy efforts as appropriate.  To undertake research to support policy and advocacy efforts and to maintain good working knowledge of the current political and social situations in the countries of origin of RLAP’s clients.  To maintain familiarity with the protection environment for refugees in Egypt, including gaps in protection and assistance programs.

Programmatic  In consultation with the Director of Programs, to determine the areas on which StARS should focus its advocacy efforts.  To build and maintain relationships with staff from the different StARS programs to ensure collaboration and coordination on StARS’s advocacy efforts.  To provide information to other members of StARS programs regarding issues facing the urban refugee population in Egypt.  To attend and contribute to relevant meetings. Administration  To undergo probation and regular performance appraisals.  To finish administrative tasks linked to the position. Communication/Reporting  To communicate regularly with the Director of Programs on issues faced by refugees in Egypt.  To communicate regularly with StARS’s Program Directors regarding protection and other issues faced by refugees in Egypt.  To provide reporting data to the Director of Programs as requested in order to accurately report work to senior management, funders, and others.  To promote information-sharing within StARS on all issues affecting the populations we serve.  Other duties as assigned. Qualifications and Experience The ideal candidate will be energetic, articulate, and comfortable interacting with diverse segments of society and will have excellent writing and analytical skills. She or he will have demonstrated a firm commitment to human rights and refugee issues. Essential qualifications  Education: Bachelor or Master’s degree in a related field (international development, international law, development studies, Middle East Studies). In lieu of these educational requirements, applications will also be accepted from candidates with a minimum of one year relevant work experience.  English being the official language of UNHCR Cairo and StARS, the Policy and Advocacy Officer must be fluent in oral and written English. Fluency in Arabic or a refugee language is an advantage.  Excellent research and drafting skills.  Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.  Ability to exercise sound judgment and apply a practical and strategic advocacy approach.  Knowledge of UNHCR guidelines and procedures and the general protection situation and vulnerabilities of refugees in Egypt.  A demonstrated commitment to and sensitivity toward vulnerable or displaced people.  Ability to live and work in a fluid security environment.  Demonstrated ability to work in a team as well as individually. Hours: 40 hour work week (Sunday to Thursday) and other hours if required.

Supervised by: Director of Programs Salary: 7,050 EGP per month, rising to 7,550 EGP per month after the completion of the probationary period (plus 175 EGP monthly medical allowance and 50 EGP monthly pension contribution). Benefits: StARS official benefit policies as stipulated in StARS Staff Handbook Closing date for applications: 7 April 2018 Anticipated starting date: mid-April 2018 This position is subject to a three-month probationary period, at which time the employee’s performance will be reviewed and probation may be extended. HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants should send a cover letter, CV, and brief writing sample to [email protected]. Please write “Policy and Advocacy Officer” in the subject line.