Registration Assistant at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

Position number: 10028720
Grade: G4
Contract Type: Fixed Term Appointment
Duration of Contract: One year (with possible renewal)
Duty Stations: Ogoja
Supervisor: Associate Registration Officer
Proposed Starting: As soon as possible

CORE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• The Registration Assistant is a member of the Registration team and is supervised by the Associate Registration Officer. The Registration Assistant assists in all activities related to registration, and with ensuring 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 Registration Assistant may
• provide interpretation and/or translation services in cases for which s/he has the required language competencies
• Under the direct supervision of the Associate Registration Officer, the incumbent will have the following
• responsibilities:
• Conduct registration interviews in accordance with local SOPs and registration standards.
• Respond 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
• Act as interpreter and translator when needed.
• Perform other related duties as required.

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of secondary education preferably with post-secondary training or certificate in social science, statistics, mathematics, information technology or related fields.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant job experience (3 years with post-secondary certificate/training).
• Good computer skills.
• Excellent knowledge of English and local language.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES

• Training in basic principles of international protection.
• Experience in working with UNHCR proGres software.
• Knowledge of another relevant UN language

HOW TO APPLY:
Please be informed that this is a two-step application method for quality assurance reasons.
1. Apply Online:
Interested candidates should apply by clicking HERE to create a profile before applying through the following link:
Registration Assistant – G4 – Ogoja (best viewed on Google Chrome)

2. Email Your Application:
a. Kindly prepare an application/letter of motivation, resume as well as fully completed and signed UNHCR Personal History Form (P11)
b. Submit the application, resume and Personal history form (P11) via email to niglahr@unhcr.org quoting in the subject line the vacancy number and title of the position (VERY IMPORTANT).

The UNHCR personal History form can be downloaded from www.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc.
Kindly make sure you use the UNHCR personal History form.
Kindly note that a written test will be conducted for this position which will be followed by a
competency based interview.
THERE IS NO NEED TO SEND OTHER CERTIFICATES WITH THE APPLICATION AT THIS STAGE.

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.
Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged.