The registration assistant is a member of the registration unit within the protection section. S/he is responsible for the registration and counseling of persons of concern to UNHCR in accordance with UNHCR policies and procedures. S/he will also provide detailed information to persons of concern regarding assistance and durable solutions
Accountability,(key results that will be achieved)
The registration and counselling of asylum-seekers and refugees in accordance with UNHCR policies and standards.
The identification of vulnerable asylum-seekers and refugees and their referral to other units within the office and/or implementing partners in an accurate and timely manner.
The management of expectations of asylum-seekers and refugees.
Responsibility(process and functions undertaken to achieve results)
Counsel individual asylum-seekers and refugees to manage their expectations on protection, assistance and durable solutions;
Identify vulnerable asylum-seekers and refugees;
Prepare detailed records of counselling sessions and follow-up on individual cases;
Conduct registration interviews, maintain registration and counselling database and provide regular input on daily actions specified above;
Ensure quality and integrity of information captured at registration, notably through peer review of registered cases and follow up with respective functional units;
Ensure constant and accurate upkeep of data (physical and electronic) to reflect status of persons of concern by checking that all ProGres data fields are filled in properly. Manage and update refugee files as necessary;
Compile periodic registration statistical reports and circulate them to all concerned parties, including external parties. Analyze data to ensure data quality and integrity, and report trends and issues as required;
Participate in support missions to the field offices
Draft routine correspondence based on instructions provided by the supervisor or based on background information available on office files; and
Act as interpreter and translator when needed.
Authority(decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results)
Refer cases to other units within the office and to implementing partners as necessary.
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 22 March 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
Bachelor Degree
Education Degree Details
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 Law, Political Science, Social Sciences or related fields;
- Minimum 2 years of previous job experience relevant to the function;
- Proficiency in English and Arabic. French is an asset.
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.
- Knowledge of computer applications such as MS Word, Excel and Access;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Appreciation of a multi-cultural working environment;
- Good drafting skills
- University degree in Law, Political Science, Social Sciences or related fields;
- Minimum 2 years of previous job experience relevant to the function;
- Proficiency in English and Arabic. French is an asset.
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.
- Knowledge of computer applications such as MS Word, Excel and Access;
- Good communication and interpersonal skills;
- Ability to work under pressure;
- Appreciation of a multi-cultural working environment;
- Good drafting skills
Arabic
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Excellent
Hide guidelines for wrong answers
No