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Assistant Registration Officer – Noa – P.n. 10026517 - Tripoli

  The Assistant Registration Officer assists in the management and oversight of UNHCR's registration procedures as well as related activities in the operation. The Assistant Registration Officer is normally supervised by the Protection Officer. The Assistant Registration Officer assists with the implementation of an operation-specific registration strategy, to ensure that registration is effectively used for the identification of specific protection needs, for the management of operations, and for the achievement of durable solutions. The Assistant Registration Officer provides day-to-day support to UNHCR staff engaged in registration and related activities (including Reception, Filing and Data Management staff), and monitors the efficiency and quality of registration processes, identity and entitlement documentation activities and population data management. The Assistant Registration Officer collaborates closely with Protection, Programme, Operational Data Management and Information Management colleagues as well as with Government authorities and partners on the provision of quality population data for the delivery of targeted protection or assistance interventions and programming and planning.   2.2 FUNCTIONAL STATEMENT. Describe the accountabilities, responsibilities and authorities associated with the position. Accountability (key results that will be achieved) -          UNHCR's 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. -          UNHCR's population database (proGres) is maintained and remains a reliable, trusted source of personal information and protection needs of persons of concern to UNHCR.   Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results) -          Assist in the implementation of appropriate registration strategies and methodologies for populations of concern in compliance with the protection strategy of the operation and ensuring that registration standards are met. -          Assist in the drafting and implementation of operation-specific SOPs for all aspects of registration in accordance with applicable standards and policies, including provisions for the protection of individual data and prevention and identification of fraud. -          Assist in the implementation of appropriate procedures and systems for the assurance of quality registration data through continuous registration and verification exercises, including in the securing and distribution of identity and entitlement documents. -          Assist in conducting regular data quality checks to monitor the accuracy of data collected. -          Assist in the development of mass information campaigns to ensure that persons of concern have accurate information on registration procedures. -          Liaise with Government authorities and partners as necessary for delivery of assistance and other registration-related activities. -          In coordination with the operational data management staff, assist in the timely consolidation and drafting of statistics and registration data reports on persons of concern. -          Contribute to training and internal capacity building of UNHCR staff in registration, including on-the-job coaching and guidance. -          Perform other related duties as required.   Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results) -          Enforce compliance by UNHCR staff engaged in registration and related activities with UNHCR standards and policies and operation specific SOPs for all aspects of the registration operation. -          In consultation with the supervisor, make decisions relating to the day-to-day operations of the registration unit and ensure registration procedures are efficient and effective. -          Draft and submit reports and statistics related to registration.    
Application Deadline
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 position Title/Number in the subject line to: lebbehrm@unhcr.org by Wednesday 9 November 2016. 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). Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for written test and/or oral interview. References are obtained as part of the assessment process. 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
Bachelor 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.
- University Degree in Information Technology or Social Sciences, International Relations, Law or other related field.
- Minimum 2 years of relevant professional job experience.
- Excellent computer skills particularly in data management.
- Excellent knowledge of English and working knowledge of another UN language.

(In offices where the working language is not English, excellent knowledge of UN 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.
- Prior experience in registration or individual case management, including use of UNHCR proGres software, in refugee and internal displacement situations.
- Strong understanding of the principles of and concepts of international protection and UNHCR.
- Training in registration, operational data management or information management desirable.
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No