GradeGS5
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeGeneral Service
ReasonTemporary > Temporary Assignment/ Appointment
Hardship LevelA (least hardship)
Family TypeFamily<p></p><p></p>
Residential location (if applicable)
Target Start Date2023-12-29
Target End Date2024-12-31
Job Posting End DateJanuary 24, 2024
Standard Job Description
Senior Registration Assistant
Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Senior Registration Assistant is a member of the Registration team. The incumbent is responsible for supporting all activities related to registration, which may also include functions related to reception, filing and data management. S/he 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 (POC) for protection follow up. The Senior Registration Assistant may assist in compiling and analysing information related to registration activities in the Operation. The incumbent may provide interpretation and/or translation services in cases for which s/he has the required language competencies.
All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.
Duties
- Assist in the implementation of registration strategies and methodologies for POC.
- 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.
- Refer cases to other units within the office and to implementing partners as necessary.
- Draft and submit reports and statistics related to registration.
- Support the identification and management of risks and seek to seize opportunities impacting objectives in the area of responsibility. Ensure decision making in risk based in the functional area of work. Raise risks, issues and concerns to a supervisor or to relevant functional colleague(s).
- Perform other related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
Education & Professional Work Experience
Years of Experience / Degree Level
G5 - 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Field(s) of Education
Not applicable
Certificates and/or Licenses
Social Science Statistics Mathematics Information Technology
(Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Good computer skills, particularly in data management.
Desirable
Training in basic principles of international protection. Experience in working with UNHCR proGres software.
Functional Skills
*DM-Data Management
PG-Programme Management (programme cycles and reporting standards)
DM-Data Collection and Analysis
RG-Registration SoPs Design/Implementation
TR-Training - Virtual and face to face
IT-IT Refugee Systems & Applications
*IT-Computer Literacy
(Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)
Language Requirements
For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English.
For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language.
For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.
All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.
As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.
This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Desired Candidate ProfileColombia es el país más afectado por la salida de más de 7,1 millones de refugiados y migrantes venezo-lanos, acogiendo a más de 2,4 millones de venezolanos, la mayoría de los cuales en proceso de regularización. Además, y a pesar del Acuerdo de Paz de 2016, el conflicto y la violencia armada continúan desarrai-gando a los colombianos (se estima que 842.000 nuevos desplazados por el conflicto interno desde noviembre de 2016) y, en una tendencia creciente y preocupante, también a los venezolanos y de otras na-cionalidades. Más de 2,3 millones de venezolanos que viven en Colombia se han registrado para beneficiarse del Estatus de Protección Temporal (TPS), emitido por el Gobierno de Colombia en febrero de 2021. El TPS brinda un estatus de protección de 10 años y acceso a una gama completa de derechos, incluida la atención médica. , educación, empleo formal e inclusión financiera. Se han entregado más de 1,4 millones de permisos, sin embargo, persisten desafíos en términos de acceso a derechos y servicios. Persiste la xenofobia contra los venezolanos, ya que la desinformación y las percepciones de que los venezolanos quitarán las oportunidades laborales a los colombianos alimentan el descontento general. ACNUR apoya la implementación de TPS y cree que es un camino prometedor para abordar la situación vulnerable de los refugiados y migrantes venezolanos, y continúa trabajando hacia soluciones duraderas. Además, los afrocolombianos y los pueblos indígenas continúan viéndose afectados de manera desproporcionada por los eventos de desplazamiento y confinamiento de grandes grupos, particularmente en la costa del Pacífico. ACNUR y sus socios trabajan para fortalecer las acciones preventivas, así como para responder a emergencias, brindando protección y soluciones a las personas a las que servimos.
Functional ClearanceThis position doesn't require a functional clearance
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Additional Qualifications
SkillsDM-Data Collection and Analysis, DM-Data Management, IT-Computer Literacy, IT-IT Refugee Systems & Applications, PG-Programme Management (programme cycles and reporting standards), RG-Registration SoPs Design/Implementation, TR-Training - Virtual and face to face
Education
CertificationsInformation Technology - Other, Mathematics - Other, Social Sciences - Other, Statistics - Other
Work Experience
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