The University of Hargeisa Legal Clinic, Human Rights Unit invites applications from suitably qualified internal/external candidates to apply for the following positions:

Position Title:                      Registration Assistants for the enhanced individual verification of refugees and asylum seekers in Hargeisa (14 positions)

Category:                               Individual Contractor

Grade:                                    N/A

Duty Station:                          Hargeisa, Somaliland

Duration:                                Eight (8) Weeks (possibility of extension)

Start Date:                              01 February 2025

Issue Date:                             20 December 2024

Closing Date:                         06 January 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Protection Officer and the overall supervision of the Head of Sub Office Hargeisa, the incumbent will be a member of the verification team for refugees and asylum seekers in the area under Sub Office Hargeisa coverage, and will undertake the following responsibilities:

Responsibility

• Participate in registration interviews/data entry/documentation in accordance with verification SOPs and registration standards.
• Respond to queries from persons of concern regarding UNHCR’s registration procedures, and their rights and entitlements under the guidance of her/his supervisor.
• 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 and or workstations for 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.
• Perform other related duties as required.

Authority

• Refer cases to other workstation during the verification exercise as per the workflow.

Essential & Desirable Minimum requirements

• Completion of secondary education preferably with post-secondary training or certificate in social science, statistics, mathematics, information technology, or related fields.
• Very good computer skills.
• Data handling skills
• Excellent knowledge of English and local language. Knowledge of another relevant UN language will be an added advantage.
• Training in basic principles of international protection will be an asset.
• Experience in working with UNHCR ProGres/BIMS applications will be an asset.

Qualified female applicants are encouraged to apply.

Accommodation/Feeding

Selected candidates are expected to work 6 days per week and 7 hours a day and to follow the UNHCR code of conduct. They should also notice they will take care of their accommodation and food.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

The Expression of Interest for the position should sent by email to: vacancies.hr@uoh.edu.so