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Support UNHCR registration and protection services for asylum seekers and refugees.
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Overview
Support UNHCR registration and protection services for asylum seekers and refugees.
You have:
- University degree in Social science, Statistics, Mathematics, Information technology, or related field.
- Recent graduate (completed studies within one year of applying) or current student in a graduate/undergraduate program from an accredited university.
- Completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a relevant field.
- Knowledge of Arabic, French, and English.
Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
A (least hardship)Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type
InternshipTarget Start Date
2024-10-01Deadline for Applications
September 21, 2024Terms of Reference
Organizational Unit: UNHCR
Duty station: Tunisia (Zarzis)
Duration of the internship: Six months
Expected start date: Immediately
Background information/Organizational Context UNHCR Tunisia is providing registration and protection services for persons seeking international protection. The office works with asylum seekers and refugees from 47 different nationalities and spread across different locations in the country. The incumbent’s primary role is to support the work of UNHCR protection unit to support the office’s legal assistance program and to maintain coherent and regular communication with asylum seeker and refugee communities, ensuring information on UNHCR and partners’ services are timely distributed.
The Registration Intern is a member of the Registration team and is supervised by the Registration Associate
Duties and Responsibilities - 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. - Refer cases to other units within the office and to implementing partners as necessary. - 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.
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Minimum qualifications required • University degree in Social science, Statistics , Mathematics, Information technology, or related field. Knowledge of Arabic, French and English
Eligibility In order to be considered for an internship, candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria: • Recent graduate (those persons who completed their studies within one year of applying) or current student in a graduate/undergraduate school programme from a university or higher education facility accredited by UNESCO; and • Have completed at least two years of undergraduate studies in a field relevant or of interest to the work of the Organization.
Allowance
Interns who do not receive financial support from an outside party will receive an allowance to partially help to cover the cost of food, local transportation and living expenses.Standard Job Description
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Other information
This position doesn't require a functional clearance Home-Based
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Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you assisted someone who was in a vulnerable situation? | The interviewer wants to gauge your empathy and ability to help others in distress. | Share a specific example where you provided support or assistance, emphasizing your approach and the outcome. |
| How would you manage a situation where you have to communicate information to a community with diverse language backgrounds? | This question assesses your communication skills and adaptability. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Describe your approach to maintaining accurate records in a previous role. | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies would you use to engage with a community you are unfamiliar with? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| Can you give an example of how you handled conflicts or challenging situations in group settings? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
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Source:
unhcr.org
