Job Title: Assistant Protection Officer
(Child)
(Child)
Organisation: United
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Position No.: 10028917
Vacancy Notice: 048/2018
Reports to:
Senior Protection Officer
Senior Protection Officer
Duty Station:
Mbarara, Uganda
Mbarara, Uganda
Post Grade:
NOA
NOA
About UNHCR:
The Office of the
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14,
1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. UNHCR’s mandate under the Statute
of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is to lead
and co-ordinate action for international protection to refugees; seek permanent
solutions for the problems of refugees and safeguard refugee rights and
well-being. UNHCR has an additional mandate concerning issues of statelessness,
as it is given a designated role under Article 11 of the 1961 Convention on the
Reduction of Statelessness.
United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees was established on December 14,
1950 by the United Nations General Assembly. UNHCR’s mandate under the Statute
of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees is to lead
and co-ordinate action for international protection to refugees; seek permanent
solutions for the problems of refugees and safeguard refugee rights and
well-being. UNHCR has an additional mandate concerning issues of statelessness,
as it is given a designated role under Article 11 of the 1961 Convention on the
Reduction of Statelessness.
Job Summary: The Assistant Protection Officer (Child) is a member of the protection team in an Office. He/she may
report to the Senior Protection Officer, Senior Protection Officer
(Community-based) or the Head of Office. He/she assists in providing functional
child protection assistance to information management and programme staff. The
incumbent works directly with communities and children of concern to identify
the risks they face and to leverage their capacities to protect themselves,
their families and communities. The incumbent plans and undertakes quality,
timely and effective child protection responses in line with UNHCR Framework
for Child Protection, in an age, gender and diversity inclusive manner. To
fulfil the role of Asst. Protection (Child) the incumbent is required to spend
a substantial percentage of her/his time working outside the office building
and maintaining networks within communities of persons of concern.
report to the Senior Protection Officer, Senior Protection Officer
(Community-based) or the Head of Office. He/she assists in providing functional
child protection assistance to information management and programme staff. The
incumbent works directly with communities and children of concern to identify
the risks they face and to leverage their capacities to protect themselves,
their families and communities. The incumbent plans and undertakes quality,
timely and effective child protection responses in line with UNHCR Framework
for Child Protection, in an age, gender and diversity inclusive manner. To
fulfil the role of Asst. Protection (Child) the incumbent is required to spend
a substantial percentage of her/his time working outside the office building
and maintaining networks within communities of persons of concern.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
National
child protection capacities are improved through direct engagement, research
and advocacy with all relevant external interlocutors.
National
child protection capacities are improved through direct engagement, research
and advocacy with all relevant external interlocutors.
·
The
participation of children, adolescents and youth of concern is assured through
continuous assessment and evaluation using participatory, rights and community
based approaches, which inform protection and assistance programming and ensure
that UNHCR meets its commitments to accountability to children, adolescents and
youth of concern.
The
participation of children, adolescents and youth of concern is assured through
continuous assessment and evaluation using participatory, rights and community
based approaches, which inform protection and assistance programming and ensure
that UNHCR meets its commitments to accountability to children, adolescents and
youth of concern.
·
Child
protection cases are effectively identified and addressed. Responsibility
(process and functions undertaken to achieve results)
Child
protection cases are effectively identified and addressed. Responsibility
(process and functions undertaken to achieve results)
·
Contribute
to the implementation of Child Protection strategy in partnership with
Protection and Programme staff as part of the overall Protection and Solutions
strategy, with particular emphasis on linkages with SGBV and Education.
Contribute
to the implementation of Child Protection strategy in partnership with
Protection and Programme staff as part of the overall Protection and Solutions
strategy, with particular emphasis on linkages with SGBV and Education.
·
In line
with UNHCR Framework for the Protection of Children, assist in designing child
protection programmes which are aligned with the national child protection
system and services, and advocate for inclusion of children of concern in
national child protection systems and related services such as birth
registration or alternative care for unaccompanied children.
In line
with UNHCR Framework for the Protection of Children, assist in designing child
protection programmes which are aligned with the national child protection
system and services, and advocate for inclusion of children of concern in
national child protection systems and related services such as birth
registration or alternative care for unaccompanied children.
·
Assist
in establishing and/or strengthening strategic and innovative partnerships for
Child Protection with community-based, local, national, and international
organizations, with a focus on ensuring continuity and sustainability.
Assist
in establishing and/or strengthening strategic and innovative partnerships for
Child Protection with community-based, local, national, and international
organizations, with a focus on ensuring continuity and sustainability.
·
Keenly monitor
Child Protection programs implemented by UNHCR and partners and report to the
Protection Officer to adjust the program as required.
Keenly monitor
Child Protection programs implemented by UNHCR and partners and report to the
Protection Officer to adjust the program as required.
·
Support
in strengthening a core referral mechanism for child protection response
services through consultative development of Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs).
Support
in strengthening a core referral mechanism for child protection response
services through consultative development of Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs).
·
Assist
in providing functional guidance to UNHCR and partner staff involved in child
protection activities, and in developing and implementing child protection
capacity development plans for UNHCR staff and partners.
Assist
in providing functional guidance to UNHCR and partner staff involved in child
protection activities, and in developing and implementing child protection
capacity development plans for UNHCR staff and partners.
·
Work in
close consultation with the (Senior) Protection Officer or Head of Office,
assist in establishing/strengthening Child Protection coordination mechanisms.
Work in
close consultation with the (Senior) Protection Officer or Head of Office,
assist in establishing/strengthening Child Protection coordination mechanisms.
·
Support
the participation of children, adolescents and youth in the development and
implementation of strategies that address key child protection priorities,
including through participatory assessments.
Support
the participation of children, adolescents and youth in the development and
implementation of strategies that address key child protection priorities,
including through participatory assessments.
·
Maintain
child protection presence through regular/frequent field missions and reports,
making direct contact with children of concern, their families and communities,
as well as local authorities and partners.
Maintain
child protection presence through regular/frequent field missions and reports,
making direct contact with children of concern, their families and communities,
as well as local authorities and partners.
·
Perform any
other related duties as required.
Perform any
other related duties as required.
Key Performance Indicators:
·
National
child protection capacities are improved through direct engagement, research
and advocacy with all relevant external interlocutors.
National
child protection capacities are improved through direct engagement, research
and advocacy with all relevant external interlocutors.
·
The
participation of children, adolescents and youth of concern is assured through
continuous assessment and evaluation using participatory, rights and community
based approaches, which inform protection and assistance programming and ensure
that UNHCR meets its commitments to accountability to children, adolescents and
youth of concern
The
participation of children, adolescents and youth of concern is assured through
continuous assessment and evaluation using participatory, rights and community
based approaches, which inform protection and assistance programming and ensure
that UNHCR meets its commitments to accountability to children, adolescents and
youth of concern
·
Child
protection cases are effectively identified and addressed.
Child
protection cases are effectively identified and addressed.
·
Enforce
compliance of staff and partners with UNHCR’s global protection policies and
standards related to child protection, the best interests procedure and
standards of professional integrity in the delivery of protection services.
Enforce
compliance of staff and partners with UNHCR’s global protection policies and
standards related to child protection, the best interests procedure and
standards of professional integrity in the delivery of protection services.
·
Represent
UNHCR’s position on child protection in inter-agency fora.
Represent
UNHCR’s position on child protection in inter-agency fora.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The
ideal candidate for the United Nations UNHCR Assistant Protection Officer
(Child) job placement should hold an Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a
BA/BS) in International Law, Human Rights, International Development,
International Relations, Anthropology, Social Work, Political or Social Science
or other clearly related disciplines
The
ideal candidate for the United Nations UNHCR Assistant Protection Officer
(Child) job placement should hold an Undergraduate degree (equivalent of a
BA/BS) in International Law, Human Rights, International Development,
International Relations, Anthropology, Social Work, Political or Social Science
or other clearly related disciplines
·
One year
of previous work experience relevant to the function.
One year
of previous work experience relevant to the function.
·
Previous
experience in interacting with and building partnerships and synergies with UN
agencies, NGOs and civil society organizations.
Previous
experience in interacting with and building partnerships and synergies with UN
agencies, NGOs and civil society organizations.
·
Knowledge
of local institutions and language.
Knowledge
of local institutions and language.
·
Excellent
knowledge of English (written and spoken).
Excellent
knowledge of English (written and spoken).
How to Apply:
All interested
Ugandan nationals who wish to join the United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees (UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to click on the
link below and follow the application instructions after reviewing the job
details.
Ugandan nationals who wish to join the United Nations High Commissioner for
Refugees (UNHCR) in the aforementioned capacity are encouraged to click on the
link below and follow the application instructions after reviewing the job
details.
Deadline: 15th October 2018
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