Job Title: Assistant Protection Officer
(SGBV)
(SGBV)
Organisation: United
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Position No.: 10030524
Vacancy Notice: 010/2019
Reports to:
Associate Protection Officer
Associate Protection Officer
Duty Station:
Uganda
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 (SGBV) works closely with programme and
other team members to create a multi-sectoral SGBV prevention and response
mechanism. S/he is required to set up coordination with inter-agency partners,
government authorities and persons of concern. The incumbent contributes to the
development of action plans and SOPs, capacity building and organizing SGBV
workshops for a range of audiences including partners, authorities and persons
of concern. The incumbent will also take part in reviewing the current SGBV
prevention and response framework on the ground to identify critical gaps to be
filled. Furthermore, the incumbent will be tasked with ensuring that
SGBV-related responsibilities are fully incorporated into the existing
protection staffing structure.
other team members to create a multi-sectoral SGBV prevention and response
mechanism. S/he is required to set up coordination with inter-agency partners,
government authorities and persons of concern. The incumbent contributes to the
development of action plans and SOPs, capacity building and organizing SGBV
workshops for a range of audiences including partners, authorities and persons
of concern. The incumbent will also take part in reviewing the current SGBV
prevention and response framework on the ground to identify critical gaps to be
filled. Furthermore, the incumbent will be tasked with ensuring that
SGBV-related responsibilities are fully incorporated into the existing
protection staffing structure.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
- Serve as the SGBV focal point for the
area of responsibility and coordinate implementation of SGBV programmes
for the operation. - Work closely with relevant local
authorities and other UN agencies to shape and enhance the related working
groups as well as technical meetings. - Provide technical support and guidance
to operational and implementing partners to ensure good quality
implementation of projects in line with the operation’s SGBV Strategy. - Ensure monthly reporting, including
GBVIMS statistics with trends which informs policy, projects development. - Stay abreast of political, social,
economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection
environment. - Consistently apply International and
National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards and codes
of conduct in the implementation of activities. - Support the initial needs/gaps and
capacity assessments on SGBV in close coordination with any on-going
joint/common assessments being conducted in the early stages of an
emergency response. - Provide support to integrate SGBV
prevention and response in humanitarian action plans of all programme
areas. - Actively contribute to the planning and
monitoring for multi-sectoral SGBV programming using the Results Framework
and Focus in close collaboration with Programme and different sectors. - Contribute to
establishment/strengthening of SGBV coordination mechanisms throughout the
operation. - Contribute to establishment and/or
strengthening of new strategic and innovative partnerships for SGBV both
with community-based, local, national, and international organizations. - Provide support in mapping existing
services to address SGBV in the various affected areas, including
identifying community capacities and structures for potential partnership. - Advocate with senior management in UNHCR
and other partners, to ensure prioritization of SGBV prevention and
response as a life-saving response. - Keenly monitor SGBV programs implemented
by UNHCR and partners (both implementing and operational) and adjust
programming as required. - Monitor Standard Operating Procedures
(SOPs) for all GBV activities and case management systems. - Receive and compile data including on
GBVIMS from field units to prepare monthly operation report on SGBV
informing mid-west operation progress and major issues and challenges in
regards to SGBV prevention and response interventions. - Contribute to the identification of
durable solutions for persons of concern through voluntary repatriation,
local integration and where appropriate, resettlement. - Implement capacity-building activities
for all actors, the refugees, service provides including relevant
Government institutions and NGOs to strengthen the prevention and response
to SGBV and the enhancement of overall protection situation. - Provide technical support and guidance
to field units ensuring the implementation of activities is aligned to the
overall UNHCR and country SGBV strategy.
Key Performance Indicators:
- Multi-sectoral SGBV prevention and
response programs based on needs and capacity assessment results are
established and programmed. - SGBV coordination mechanisms function
with all relevant stakeholders and partners. - Multi-sectoral UNHCR staff, key partners
and persons of concern are trained on SGBV prevention and response.
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
- The ideal candidate for the United
Nations UNHCR Assistant Protection Officer (SGBV) job placement should
possess an undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in International
Development, Cultural Studies, Human Rights, International Social Work,
Social Science, Political Science, Anthropology, Law or other clearly
related disciplines - One year of relevant professional
experience. - Extensive knowledge and understanding of
SGBV prevention and response in displacement. - Excellent written and oral communication
skills. - Knowledge of local institutions.
- Excellent knowledge of English and local
language.
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: 19th March 2019
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