UNHCR Registration Assistant – Yumbe Jobs in Uganda

UNHCR Registration Assistant – Yumbe Jobs in Uganda


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.

    Functional Statement

  • 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.

    Required Competencies

  • Analytical Thinking

  • Technological Awareness

  • Planning and Organizing

    Essential Minimum Qualifications and Professional Experience

  • Completion of High school diploma is required.

  • Minimum 1 year of previous job experience relevant to the function is required.

  • Knowledge of English is required.

    Desirable Qualifications & Competencies

  • Training in basic principles of international protection 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 Registration Assistant – Yumbe Jobs in Uganda


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