The RST Receptionist/Clerk will organize the reception of refugees who have RST appointments and their access to UNHCR center; He/She will schedule cases for interviews and maintain the scheduler updated; He/She will organize and maintain the filing system within the RST unit and ensure the updating ProGres. He/She will manage the RST unit’s office supplies and ensure regular replenishment of stock.
Accountability (key results that will be achieved)
- The reception and counseling of asylum-seekers and refugees in accordance with UNHCR policies and standards;
- Resettlement interviews ( ID and RST/RSD) are scheduled and the scheduler is updated;
- Daily reception of refugees is organized and their access to UNHCR center is facilitated;
- The RST unit filing system is organized and maintained;
- RST unit office supplies are maintained and sufficient stock made available to staff;
- ProGres is updated
Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results)
- Call refugees and inform them of interview dates; reschedule appointments where necessary;
- Ensure reception of refugees approaching UNHCR for resettlement interviews guiding them to the waiting area and interview rooms
- Create, organize, maintain physical files, including photocopying of documentation prior to resettlement/ Counseling interviews;
- Ensure a timely and efficient movement of physical files between relevant staff and from the filing room to the resettlement unit;
- Keep track of office supplies and organize replenishment periodically;
- Assist in mitigating resettlement fraud by reporting suspected fraud.
- Coordinate with registration staff (filing room; roadside) to organise and facilitate work processes
- Perform any other tasks as needed
Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)
- Access the relevant information and administrative records
- Control and organize access to UNHCR premises; referral to functional units for follow-up.
Application Deadline
Organisation
Salary Range
Unpaid Position
Contract Type
Full Time
Application Submission Guidelines
If you wish to apply for this vacancy, please submit your letter of motivation and P11 Form by e-mail with the job code number and position title in the
subject line to: lebbeprg@unhcr.org by Sunday 17 January 2015. The Personal History Form (P11) is available at the following link:
http://www.unhcr.org/recruit/P11_UNHCR.doc No late applications will be accepted. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted. UNHCR does not charge
a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees). UNHCR strongly encourage qualified
female applicants for this position. UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities. UNHCR is committed to
achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
Requires a Cover Letter?
Yes
Education Degree
Technical Degree
Education Degree Details
2.4 ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED. Define the educational background, the relevant job experience and the language(s) that are essential to perform the work of the position.
- Completion of Secondary education or equivalent technical or commercial school
- Minimum 2 years of previous job experience relevant to the function
- Computer skills (MS office and People soft applications).
- Fluency in English and local language
(In offices where the working language is not English, excellent knowledge of working language of duty station and working knowledge of English.)
***For National Officer positions, very good knowledge of local language and local institutions is essential.
2.5 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES. Describe any experience or knowledge that would be an asset, such as: UNHCR Learning Programmes, other training, additional languages, Field/HQs experience, etc.
- Good communication skills
- Prior exposure to UNHCR refugee operations and functions relating to field office administration
- Good computer skills in using various office applications (including Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet Explorer and Access).
- Good knowledge of proGres (HCR database for registration of refugees, returnees and displaced persons).
- Completion of Secondary education or equivalent technical or commercial school
- Minimum 2 years of previous job experience relevant to the function
- Computer skills (MS office and People soft applications).
- Fluency in English and local language
(In offices where the working language is not English, excellent knowledge of working language of duty station and working knowledge of English.)
***For National Officer positions, very good knowledge of local language and local institutions is essential.
2.5 DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES. Describe any experience or knowledge that would be an asset, such as: UNHCR Learning Programmes, other training, additional languages, Field/HQs experience, etc.
- Good communication skills
- Prior exposure to UNHCR refugee operations and functions relating to field office administration
- Good computer skills in using various office applications (including Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet Explorer and Access).
- Good knowledge of proGres (HCR database for registration of refugees, returnees and displaced persons).
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No