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

Vacancy Notice No: 2018/VA/015

Position number:    10028716
Grade:            G6
Contract Type:        Fixed Term Appointment (with possible renewal)
Duration of Contract:    1 year
Duty Stations:        Calabar
Supervisor:        Protection Officer
Proposed Starting:   

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Registration Associate is a member of the Registration team and is normally supervised by the Registration Officer. The Registration Associate is responsible for supporting 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 incumbent will have the following responsibilities:

• Assist in the implementation of registration strategies and methodologies for populations of concern.
• Assist in the supervision and daily running of registration team activities, where required.
• 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 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.
• Perform other related duties as required. 

ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Completion of Secondary School with post-secondary training/certificate in social sciences, statistics, mathematics, information technology, or related fields. 
• Minimum 6 years of relevant professional job experience. 
• Good computer skills, particularly in data management.
• Excellent knowledge of English and the 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.