Associate Registration Officer

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Description of task

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of the Associate Registration and Identity Management Officer, P2 or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Associate Registration Officer will:

• Assist in the implementation of registration, enrolment and digital identity strategies, for populations of concern in compliance with global and regional protection and inclusion objectives and priorities, ensuring that relevant standards are met, and appropriate methodologies and technologies are implemented.
• Provide technical support and training to staff, including partner staff, on planned registration and digital identity management activities.
• Conduct regular data quality and audit checks to monitor and ensure the accuracy of data collected.
• Support the deployment and provide post-deployment support and maintenance of the UNHCR refugee systems applications as required.
• Support the collection of reliable data and the availability of effective analysis relating to POCs’ registration, identity management and digital identification at country level including for the purposes of strategy development and monitoring and evaluation.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Educational additional comments

Law, Social Sciences, International Relations; Engineering Technology, Information Technology, Data Management and Analysis; Demography; Geography; Statistics; or another relevant field.

Experience remark

• At least 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with bachelor degree; or 1-year relevant experience with Doctorate degree.
• Prior experience in registration or individual case management, including use of UNHCR PRIMES tools, in refugee and mixed migration situations.
• Strong understanding of the principles of and concepts of international protection and UNHCR, including UNHCR’s registration and identity management guidance and the Policy and Guidance on the Protection of Personal Data of Persons of Concern
• Training in registration, operational data management or information management desirable.
• Familiarity with planning, programming and implementation of registration operations at the field level is an asset.

Language skills

• Spanish(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise details

Database design, administration and maintenance, Protection of refugees, asylum seekers and IDPs, Other development programme/project experience

• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, reporting skills;

• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment;

• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development;
• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel;
• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines;

Competencies values

Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment and Motivation, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Professionalism, Respect for Diversity, Working in Teams

Application procedure

• Not yet registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first register your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/signup. Important: After creating your account, complete all sections of your profile and submit it. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink. Lastly, select the special call to which you would like to apply. * Already registered in the UNV Talent Pool? Please first update your profile at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/profile. Then go to ‘My Page’ at https://vmam.unv.org/candidate/mypage and click on the ‘Special Calls’ hyperlink to select the special call to which you would like to apply. Application deadline: 12 August 2021 at 23:59hrs, Germany time