UNHCR Senior Registration Assistant – Yumbe Jobs in Uganda

UNHCR Senior Registration Assistant – Yumbe Jobs in Uganda


Organizational Context

  • 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.

    Functional Statement

  • 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.

    Required Competencies

  • Analytical Thinking

  • Technological Awareness

  • Planning and Organizing

    Essential Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience

  • Completion of High school diploma is required.

  • Minimum 2 years of previous job experience relevant to the function is required.

  • Good computer skills, particularly in data management is required.

  • Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English is required.

    Desirable Qualifications & Competencies

  • Training in basic principles of international protection is desirable.

  • Additional certificate or training/certificate in Social science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Technology, or related fields is desirable.

  • Experience in working with UNHCR proGres software is desirable

  • Knowledge of another relevant UN language is desirable

    How to Apply

  • For more information and job application details, see; UNHCR Senior Registration Assistant – Yumbe Jobs in Uganda


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