Deadline for Applications

July 20, 2026

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

2026-08-01

Terms of Reference

Operational Context: India currently hosts more than 261,000 refugees and asylum seekers. These include some 91,000 Sri Lankan refugees and 73,400 Tibetans directly assisted by the Government of India. There are also around 48,000 individuals registered under UNHCR’s mandate primarily from Afghanistan, Myanmar, and other countries. In addition, around 50,000 Myanmar nationals have sought refuge in the Northeast of India and live in a refugee-like situation. UNHCR works with the Government of India on protection and solutions for refugees and asylum seekers in India.

In 2025, severe funding cuts have resulted in the scaling back of critical services for refugees in India. UNHCR’s priorities currently include:

- strengthening registration, documentation, and legal aid to prevent or respond to arrest, detention, and risk of forced return—prioritizing high-risk cases for refugee status determination, with positive decisions opening pathways to resettlement and other solutions.
- addressing the urgent needs of the most vulnerable individuals including with emergency, life-saving assistance.
- deepening collaboration with local actors and investing in refugee
- and community-led initiatives and livelihood programs that foster resilience, inclusion, and self-reliance.
- advancing durable solutions by expanding complementary pathways—such as labor mobility and education opportunities to third countries— advocating for increased resettlement, and facilitating safe, voluntary repatriation





UNHCR works through local partners in areas with the largest refugee populations and the highest operational needs providing essential protection services across India. The Office undertakes advocacy on the development of a national policy framework to respond to refugees including through the inclusion of refugees and asylum seekers in public services and programs in line with the commitment of “leaving no one behind” under the UN- Government of India Sustainable Development Cooperation Framework. UNHCR’s office is in New Delhi and has a field presence in Chennai, Tamil Nadu State.

The Registration Assistant is a member of the registration team of UNHCR India and is supervised by the Registration Associate. The Registration Assistant is responsible for supporting all activities related to registration including reception of refugees and asylum seekers, new registration, continuous registration, digital gateway related activities, biometrics, e-filing and documentation in line with relevant UNHCR standards and policies. The Registration Assistant responds to queries from asylum seekers and refugees regarding UNHCR's procedures and their rights, entitlements, and duties. The Registration Assistant ensures early identification of persons with specific needs and facilitates their referral to partners and service providers for appropriate interventions.

Excellent English writing skills,



attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines and solid organizational and time management skills are desired.

Standard Job Description : Registration Assistant

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships

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.

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

- 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.
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📌 Registration Assistant (Delhi)
🏢 United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
📍 Delhi