Senior Registration Assistant - G5 - Tyr046 - Unops - Tyr, Lebanon

There are currently over 1 million Syrian refugees registered with UNHCR in Lebanon, which makes Lebanon the highest refugee-hosting country per capita in the world. There are no approved camps in the country and refugees are spread over 1,750 localities. The refugee response is led by the Government and local actors, supported by the international community. As the designated lead agency in the refugee response, UNHCR has established a sector-based structure in Beirut and in the field to support the Government.   The structure brings together 13 UN agencies, 60 national and international NGO partners in identifying and agreeing on the strategic priorities to address the needs of Syrian refugees and other affected populations. The Lebanon national response falls under the Regional Refugee and Resilience Plan (3RP), whereby UNHCR guides the refugee response while UNDP facilitates the resilience and stabilization component.   Through inter-agency coordination mechanisms, 9 sectors have been established in Lebanon, with UNHCR leading or coleading the Protection, Basic Assistance, Shelter, and Health sectors. UNHCR is also providing information management support to all. The Office has grown substantially in the past years. Aside from the Branch Office in the capital city of Beirut, UNHCR has two sub-offices in Zahle and Tripoli and two field offices in Mt Lebanon, Tyr (South), and one field unit in Qobayat under the Tripoli Sub-Office.   The Senior Registration Assistant is a member of the Registration team. The Senior Registration Assistant is 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.   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.   Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results) Assist in the implementation of registration strategies and methodologies for populations of concern. Conduct 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. 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. Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results) Refer cases to other units within the office and to implementing partners as necessary. Draft and submit reports and statistics related to registration.