Legal Associate (m/f)

UNHCR in Bosnia and Herzegovina is seeking qualified and interested candidates for the following national UNOPS position:

Position Title (NATIONAL POST): Legal Associate

Duty station: Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Contract Type: UNOPS Local Individual Contractor Agreement

Application Deadline: 25/11/2026

Duration: 6 months, with possibility for extension

Start date: 15 February 2027

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The Position:

The Legal Associate is expected to bring solid experience in legal research, analysis, drafting and advocacy, particularly in areas related to asylum and refugee protection, human rights, migration, administrative law, access to justice, nationality and statelessness. The incumbent should possess a strong understanding of the legal and institutional framework of Bosnia and Herzegovina, as well as international refugee and human rights law and protection standards.

The incumbent should have proven experience in preparing legal analyses, legislative comments, briefing notes, reports and other legal or policy documents, and in engaging with government institutions, judicial bodies, civil society organizations and other relevant stakeholders. Strong analytical, communication and organizational skills, combined with the ability to work independently, manage competing priorities and maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail, are essential.