.Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)B- Family Type (not applicable for home-based)Family- Staff Member / Affiliate Type- UNOPS LICA4- Target Start Date- 2024-10-01- Deadline for Applications- September 29, 2024- Terms of Reference- IMPORTANT INFORMATION:- This position is offered under UNOPS Local ICA contract until 31/12/2024 with possibility of extension.- Remuneration: A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For more information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the Office of HR Management of United Nations. UNHCR also offers comprehensive medical insurance and pension plans.1. General Background(Brief description of the national, sector-specific or other relevant context in which the individual contractor will operate)The Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14, 1950, by the United Nations General Assembly. The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide. Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It also has a mandate to help stateless people.The Registration Assistant is a member of the registration team and is supervised by a more senior colleague who normally reports directly to the Registration Officer. The incumbent is responsible for supporting all activities related to registration, which may also include functions related to reception, filing and data management. S/he 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 and may provide interpretation and/or translation services in cases for which s/he has the required language competencies.2. Purpose and Scope of Assignment(Concise and detailed description of activities, tasks and responsibilities to be undertaken, including expected travel, if applicable)Under the overall supervision of Snr. Registration Assistant the Registration Assistant will perform the following tasks:- 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