Country: Senegal
Closing date: 03 Oct 2019
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
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
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.
Authority
Refer cases to other units within the office and to implementing partners as necessary.
Draft and submit reports and statistics related to registration.
ESSENTIAL MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS AND PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Completion of the Secondary Education with post-secondary training/certificate in Social science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information Technology, or related fields.
Minimum 5 years of relevant job experience.
Good computer skills, particularly in data management.
Excellent knowledge of English and local language.
(In offices where the UN working language is not English, excellent knowledge of UN working language of the duty station is required).
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS & COMPETENCIES
Training in basic principles of international protection.
Experience in working with UNHCR proGres software.
Knowledge of another relevant UN language.
Position Competencies
Competencies as defined in Job Profile
Language Requirements
The region has French speaking and English-speaking countries. Full proficiency in French and English is thus mandatory. The incumbent of the position must be able to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing in both languages. Proficiency in Portuguese is desirable for the Portuguese speaking countries.
How to apply:
Eligible Applicants
This position is open to internal and external applicants.
Procedures and Eligibility
Internal candidates:
General Service Staff members currently serving in the country where the vacancy exists, who have been appointed through the AC process and have indefinite or Fixed Term appointment. Interested staff members should consult the Policy and Procedures on Assignments of Locally recruited Staff (PPAL).
External candidates must be legally present in Senegal at the time of application, recruitment and hire.
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Additional Information
Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a test. Only shortlisted candidates will be notified. No late applications will be accepted.
UNHCR is committed to diversity and welcomes applications from qualified candidates regardless of disability, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, color or ethnic and national origins, religion or belief, or sexual orientation.
UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview meeting, processing, training or any other fees).
In case of queries please contact sendavac@unhcr.org
Closing Date
The closing date for submission of applications is 03 October 2019 (at 22:00 Dakar time).