High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
established on December 14, 1950 by the United Nations General Assembly.
UNHCR’s mandate under the Statute of the Office of the United Nations High
Commissioner for Refugees is to lead and co-ordinate action for international
protection to refugees; seek permanent solutions for the problems of refugees
and safeguard refugee rights and well-being. UNHCR has an additional mandate
concerning issues of statelessness, as it is given a designated role under
Article 11 of the 1961 Convention on the Reduction of Statelessness.
Registration Assistant will be responsible for supporting all activities
related to registration, which may also include functions related to reception,
filing and data management. The incumbent provides counselling to, and responds
to queries from, asylum seekers and refugees regarding UNHCR’s registration
procedures and their rights and entitlements. S/he liaises closely with
protection staff and partners to ensure timely identification and referral of
persons of concern for protection follow up. The Senior Registration Assistant
may assist in compiling and analysing information related to registration
activities in the operation. The Senior Registration Assistant may provide
interpretation and/or translation services in cases for which s/he has the
required language competencies.
Responsibilities:
- Offer support in the implementation of
registration strategies and methodologies for populations of concern. - Carry out the registration interviews when
required in accordance with registration standards and guidance. - Provide counselling to, and responds to
queries from, asylum seekers and refugees regarding UNHCR’s registration
procedures and their rights and entitlements. - Maintain accurate and up-to date records
and data related to all individual registration cases. - Identify persons with specific needs and
ensure timely referral to protection follow-up as required. - Collaborate with protection staff and/or
partners in the delivery of assistance and programming, including provision
of identity and entitlement documentation. - The jobholder will draft correspondence
and reports relating to registration activities in the operation, when
required - Provide statistics and draft reports
related to registration data, as requested. - Act as interpreter and translator when
needed. - Perform other related duties as required
- UNHCR Registration Standard Operating
Procedures (SOPs) are implemented in accordance with relevant UNHCR
standards and policies. - Persons of concern have fair and
transparent access to registration procedures.
Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United Nations
UNHCR Senior Registration Assistant career opportunity should have
completed secondary education with post-secondary training/certificate in
Social science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Technology, or
related fields. - At least five years of relevant job
experience. - Good computer skills, particularly in data
management. - Excellent knowledge of English and local
language.
High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are
encouraged to click on the link below and follow the application instructions
after reviewing the job details.
2017
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