UNHCR Registration Assistant Jobs in Ethiopia

UNHCR Registration Assistant Jobs in Ethiopia

Job Id: 212501

Category: Information Technology, Social Sciences and Community
Location: Addis Ababa
Career Level: Mid Level ( 2+ - 5 years experience)
Salary:

Job Description

Organizational Context

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.

The Registration Assistant responds to queries from, asylum seekers and refugees regarding UNHCR's registration procedures and their rights and entitlements.

The Registration Assistant liaises 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.

Accountability

UNHCR's Registration Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) are implemented in accordance with relevant UNHCR standards and policies.
Persons of concern have fair and transparent access to registration procedures.

Responsibility

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.

Authority

Refer cases to other units within the office and to implementing partners as necessary.

Job Requirements

Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience

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.

Required Competencies

Practical field experience in remote and isolated regions of Ethiopia an added value.

Flexibility and adaptability to a rapidly changing operational environment.

Excellent inter-personal and networking skills required

Desirable qualification and competencies

Training in basic principles of international protection.

Experience in working with UNHCR proGres software.

Knowledge of another relevant UN language.

Cross Functional Competencies

Analytical Thinking

Technological Awareness

Planning and Organizing

How to Apply

This vacancy is open for qualified Ethiopians and Non-Ethiopians with a valid work permit from Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.

Female candidates are encouraged to apply.

UNHCR is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Important

Applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send a motivation letter the P11 Form and or the most recent fact sheet through the online application system through the online application system using the link below:

https://www.unhcr-eth.org/jobs/vacancy/340
Candidates will be required to sit for a test.

Due to the volume of applications only short-listed candidates will be invited for interview.

Former UNHCR General Service staff members, having held an Indefinite or FTA appointment for an uninterrupted period of at least one year may apply for internally advertised vacancies at their previous grade or equivalent or one grade above, if the seniority requirements are met, for a period of two years following separation.

UNHCR Registration Assistant Jobs in Ethiopia