Registration Associate

Job Posting Organization:
The job posting organization is UNHCR, the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees, which was established in 195

• Its mission is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees, to ensure that everyone has the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another country, and to help with their voluntary repatriation, local integration, or resettlement to a third country. UNHCR operates in over 130 countries and employs thousands of staff members dedicated to protecting the rights of refugees and displaced persons. The organization is committed to achieving workforce diversity and ensuring equal opportunities for all employees, regardless of gender, disability, or other factors.

Job Overview:
The Registration Associate position is a critical role within the UNHCR Registration team, primarily responsible for supporting all activities related to the registration of asylum seekers and refugees. This position involves ensuring that registration processes are effectively utilized to identify specific protection needs, manage operations, and achieve durable solutions for populations of concern. The Registration Associate will work closely with various stakeholders, including government authorities and partners, to provide quality population data that informs registration activities. The role requires a proactive approach to managing registration processes, ensuring compliance with UNHCR standards, and maintaining accurate records of registration cases. The Registration Associate may also supervise and provide guidance to other staff involved in registration activities, ensuring that the team operates efficiently and effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties and responsibilities of the Registration Associate include assisting in the implementation of registration strategies and methodologies for populations of concern, conducting registration interviews, providing counseling to asylum seekers and refugees regarding registration procedures, maintaining accurate records and data related to registration cases, identifying persons with specific needs, collaborating with protection staff and partners, drafting correspondence and reports, providing statistics and reports related to registration data, making decisions related to the day-to-day operations of the registration unit, and supporting the identification and management of risks. The Registration Associate is also expected to perform other related duties as required, ensuring that all activities align with UNHCR's core values and regulatory framework.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates for the Registration Associate position must possess a minimum of three years of relevant experience with a High School Diploma, or two years of relevant work experience with a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Essential qualifications include good computer skills, particularly in data management, and desirable qualifications include training in the basic principles of international protection and experience working with UNHCR proGres software. Functional skills required for this position include computer literacy, data collection and analysis, data management, program/project management, and training capabilities.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for the Registration Associate position includes a High School Diploma as a minimum, with a preference for candidates holding a Bachelor’s degree or higher in relevant fields such as social sciences, statistics, mathematics, or information technology. Certifications in these areas are also considered beneficial for the role.

Experience:
The level of experience required for the Registration Associate position is a minimum of three years of relevant experience for candidates with a High School Diploma, or two years of relevant work experience for those with a Bachelor’s degree or higher. Experience in registration processes, particularly in the context of asylum seekers and refugees, is essential, as is familiarity with the local context in Northeast Nigeria and the UNHCR's operational frameworks.

Languages:
For this position, knowledge of English is mandatory, along with proficiency in the local languages of the duty station, specifically Hausa and Kanuri. These language skills are essential for effective communication with asylum seekers and refugees, as well as collaboration with local authorities and partners. Additional language skills may be considered an asset but are not mandatory.

Additional Notes:
This position is classified as a local UNOPS position in Nigeria, and candidates must demonstrate proof of residency and/or work permit at the time of application. The position is full-time and is categorized under the UNOPS LICA6 staff member type. The target start date for this role is November 1, 2025, and the application deadline is set for November 1, 202

• The role is associated with a hardship level of E, indicating a challenging working environment. UNHCR encourages qualified female applicants to apply and is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities upon request.