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  • Posted: Mar 28, 2018
    Deadline: Apr 2, 2018
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    UNHCR was created in 1950, during the aftermath of the Second World War, to help millions of Europeans who had fled or lost their homes. We had three years to complete our work and then disband. Today, over 65 years later, our organization is still hard at work, protecting and assisting refugees around the world.
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    Registration Assistant

    Vacancy Notice No: 2018/VA/018

    Position number:    10028720
    Grade:            G4
    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 Assistant is a member of the Registration team and is supervised by a more senior member of the team who normally reports directly to the Registration Officer. The Registration Assistant is responsible for supporting all activities related to registration, which may also include functions related to reception, filing and data management. S/He responds to queries from asylum seekers and refugees regarding UNHCR's registration procedures and their rights and entitlements as well as liaise with protection staff and partners to ensure timely identification and referral of persons of concern for protection follow up. The Registration Assistant may provide interpretation and/or translation services in cases for which s/he has the required language competencies

    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.

    Method of Application

    HOW TO APPLY

    1)    Internal Candidates:
    Staff members who wish to be considered for this position should complete and attach the revised UN Personal History Form (P11) to their written application and send it via email ONLY to niglahr@unhcr.org  quoting in the subject line the vacancy number and title of the position.  The new P-11 form can be downloaded from www.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc

    2)    External Candidates:
    External candidates should submit their application/letter of motivation, resume as well as fully completed and signed UN Personal History Form (P11) which can be downloaded from www.unhcr.org/recruit/p11new.doc and send via email ONLY to niglahr@unhcr.org  quoting in the subject line the above vacancy notice number and title of the position.


    Kindly note that a written test may be conducted for these positions 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 considered. 
    Kindly note that only short-listed applicants will be contacted.
    Applications from female candidates are strongly encouraged.

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