Deadline for Applications
March 10, 2026
Hardship Level (not applicable for home-based)
E (most hardship)
Family Type (not applicable for home-based)
Non Family with Residential Location
Staff Member / Affiliate Type
UNOPS LICA5
2026-04-01
1. General Background
The Kakuma Sub-Office operates in a complex environment, hosting over 300,000 refugees and asylum seekers in the Kakuma camps and Kalobeyei settlement. While the Department of Refugee Services (DRS) is responsible for registration activities and the UNHCR Data Management team oversees the PRIMES tools, A Snr Data Management Assistant is indispensable to act as the technical and operational linchpin. This role ensures that the data collected on the front lines is translated into reliable information for protection and programmatic decision-making. The justification is founded on the need for technical system stewardship, quality assurance, and strategic data analysis that neither the DRS nor a remote central team can fully provide.
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 Supervision of the Associate Registration and Identity Management Officer, The Senior Data Management Assistant will Assist in the Coordination of registration Activities, Data clean up, and resettlement data changes and updates whenever required.
3. Monitoring and Progress Controls
(Clear description of measurable outputs, milestones, key performance indicators and/or reporting requirements which will enable performance monitoring)
• Assist in the implementation of registration strategies and methodologies for populations of concern
• 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 individual registration cases
• Identify persons with specific needs and ensure timely referral to protection follow-ups as required
• Collaborate with protection staff and/or partners in the delivery of assistance and programming, including provision of identity and 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 required
• Act as interpreter and translator when required
• Perform other related duties as required
4. Qualifications and Experience
(List the required education, work experience, expertise and competencies of the individual contractor. The listed education and experience should correspond with the level at which the contract is offered.)
Years of Experience / Degree Level
For G5 - 2 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 1 year relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher
Field(s) of Education
Social Science, Information Technology, Computer Science
Certificates and/or Licenses
Electronic Data Processing, Information Technology
Relevant Job Experience
Essential
Not specified.
Desirable
Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of the position.
Functional Skills
IT-Computer Literacy
DM-Data Management
DM-Data collection methodologies
DM-Database Management
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.
1. Competency Requirements
All jobs at UNHCR require six core competencies and may also require managerial competencies and/or cross-functional competencies. The six core competencies are listed below.
Core Competencies
Accountability
Communication
Organizational Awareness
Teamwork & Collaboration
Commitment to Continuous Learning
Client & Result Orientation
Managerial Competencies
Not specified.
Cross-Functional Competencies
Analytical Thinking
Technological Awareness
Planning and Organizing
Standard Job Description
Required Languages
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Desired Languages
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Additional Qualifications
Skills
Education
Certifications
Other information
This position doesn't require a functional clearance
Remote
No