Job
Title: Senior Registration
Assistant
Title: Senior Registration
Assistant
Organisation: United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Position No.:
10020299
10020299
Vacancy Notice No.: 050/2018
Duty Station: Uganda
Reports to: Field
Officer
Officer
Position Grade: GL5
About UNHCR:
The Office of the
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was 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.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was 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.
Job Summary: The
Senior Registration Assistant will be charged with 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 UNHCRs
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
Senior Registration Assistant will be charged with 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 UNHCRs
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
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide support in the implementation of
registration strategies and methodologies for populations of concern. - Carry out registration interviews when
required in accordance with registration standards and guidance. - Provide counselling to, and responds to
queries from, asylum seekers and refugees regarding UNHCRs registration
procedures and their rights and entitlements. - Maintain accurate and up-to date records
and data related to all individual registration cases. - The incumbent will also identify persons
with specific needs and ensure timely referral to protection follow-up as
required. - Work closely with protection staff
and/or partners in the delivery of assistance and programming, including
provision of identity and entitlement documentation. - The Senior Registration Assistant 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. - Serve as an interpreter and translator
when needed. - Perform other related duties as
required.
Key Performance Indicators:
- UNHCRs 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.
Qualifications, Skills and 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. - Additional training in basic principles
of international protection is desired - Working knowledge of another relevant UN
language is an added advantage - Excellent knowledge of English and local
language.
How to Apply:
All interested
Ugandan nationals who wish to join the United Nations 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.
Ugandan nationals who wish to join the United Nations 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.
Deadline: 28th October 2018
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