Registration Associate

Support registration activities and management of population data.

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Overview

Support registration activities and management of population data.

You have:

  • Good computer skills, particularly in data management.
  • 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher.
  • Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English for National Professional jobs.
  • Training in basic principles of international protection is desirable.
  • Experience in working with UNHCR proGres software is desirable.

Deadline for Applications

February 16, 2026Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)

CFamily Type (not applicable for home-based)

FamilyStaff Member / Affiliate Type

UNOPS LICA6Target Start Date

2026-03-01Terms of Reference

The desirable candidate will be a Jordanian national, fluent in Arabic, with prior experience with

UNHCR.Standard Job Description

Registration Associate

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Registration Associate is a member of the Registration team and is normally supervised by the Registration Officer. The Registration Associate is responsible for supporting all activities related to registration, and with ensuring that registration is effectively used for the identification of specific protection needs, for the management of operations, and for the achievement of durable solutions.

Depending on the size and structure of the Office, the Registration Associate may provide day-to-day supervision, direction and support to UNHCR staff engaged in registration and related activities (including Reception, Filing and Data Management staff), and monitors the efficiency and quality of registration processes, identity and entitlement documentation activities and population data management. The Registration Associate collaborates closely with Protection, Programme, Operational Data Management and Information Management colleagues as well as with Government authorities and partners on the provision of quality population data for the delivery of registration activities.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Duties - Assist in the implementation of registration strategies and methodologies for populations of concern. - Assist in the supervision and daily running of registration team activities, where required. - 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 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. - In consultation with the supervisor, make decisions related to the day-to-day operations of the registration unit and devise registration procedures which are efficient and effective. - Draft and submit reports and statistics related to registration.

- 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.

Minimum Qualifications

Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level For G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher

Field(s) of Education Not applicable.

Certificates and/or Licenses Social sciences; Statistics; Mathematics; Information technology; (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Relevant Job Experience Essential Good computer skills, particularly in data management. Desirable Training in basic principles of international protection. Experience in working with UNHCR proGres software.

Functional Skills *IT-Computer Literacy IT-IT Refugee Systems & Applications DM-Data Collection and Analysis *DM-Data Management CL-Programme/Project Mgmt (formulation, implementation, programme cycles and reporting) TR-Training - Virtual and face to face RG-Registration SoPs Design/Implementation (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential)

Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English.

All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power.

As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise.

This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

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Desired Languages

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Additional Qualifications

Skills

CL-Programme/Project Mgmt (formulation, implementation, programme cycles and reporting), DM-Data Collection and Analysis, DM-Data Management, IT-Computer Literacy, IT-IT Refugee Systems & Applications, RG-Registration SoPs Design/Implementation, TR-Training - Virtual and face to faceEducation

Certifications

Information Technology - Other, Mathematics - Other, Social Sciences - Other, Statistics - OtherWork Experience

Other information

Candidates might undergo a written test.This position doesn't require a functional clearance Remote

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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with registration processes in humanitarian contexts? This assesses past experiences relevant to the job role. Highlight specific instances where you participated in registration or related tasks.
How do you ensure data accuracy when managing sensitive information? This question gauges your attention to detail and ethical considerations in data management. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe a challenging situation you faced while working with diverse populations and how you handled it. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you implement to improve the efficiency of registration processes? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How would you approach counselling asylum seekers about their rights and entitlements? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you give an example of how you collaborated with a team to achieve a common goal? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
What is your experience with data management software, specifically those used in refugee registries? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
How have you handled a situation where you identified a person with specific needs during registration? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 months ago - Updated 3 months ago - Source: unhcr.org