Job Title: Community Based Protection
Associate
Organisation: United
Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
Duty Station: Uganda
Vacancy Notice: Internal/ External Vacancy Notice no. 006/2020
Position Number: T/01/006/20
Position Grade: GS-6
About US:
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.
Job Summary: The Community-Based Protection Associate is a
member of the Protection Unit in a Country Operation and may report to the
Protection Officer, Community-Based Protection Officer, or another more senior
staff member in the Protection Unit. Under the overall direction of the
Protection Unit, and in coordination with other UNHCR staff, government, NGO partners
and other stakeholders, the Community-Based Protection Associate works directly
with communities of concern to identify the risks they face and to leverage
their capacities to protect themselves, their families and communities. The
incumbent may have direct supervisory responsibility for part of the protection
and/or support staff and supports the application of community-based protection
standards, operational procedures and practices in community-based protection
delivery at the field level. To fulfil this role the Community-Based Protection
Associate 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. The development and maintenance of constructive
relationships with persons of concern that measurably impact and enhance
protection planning, programming and results forms the core of the work of the
Community-Based Protection Associate. The incumbent also supports the designing
of a community-based protection strategy by ensuring that it is based on
consultation with persons of concern.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
·
Act as
focal point for the Regional Peace-building Programme for South Sudanese
Refugee Youth in the area of operation.
·
Coordinate
and/ or undertake mapping of ongoing peacebuilding and youth activities
[including technical and vocational training and training (TVET), education,
child protection, community-based protection, mental health and psychosocial
support] and assessment of gaps with support of the Regional Bureau Team.
·
Coordinate
and/or undertake mapping of South Sudanese refugee youth groups, while ensuring
a representation of a diverse mix of gender, ethnic groups and clans /
sub-clans, and educational achievement.
·
Ensure
coordination of the Programme with other activities for youth at field level,
and identify synergies and potential partnerships with other actors on the
ground
·
Supervise
the day-to-day activities of the Mentor Trainers (MTs) who are engaged through
the Programme, including monitoring work plans and performance
·
Coordinate
recruitment of refugee youth peacebuilder trainees with the MTs, including
leading efforts to include and incorporate out-of-school, non-elite female and
male youth
·
Facilitate
assessment and evaluation work for the Programme, including longitudinal study
conducted by partner institution
·
Support
the oversight of the Youth Peacebuilding Project fund and activities under the
Programme
·
Serve as
an advocate for the Programme, both internally within UNHCR and externally
·
Support
community-based structures and youth groups to develop and implement
community-led initiatives for youth empowerment and peacebuilding
·
Perform
other related duties as required
Qualifications, Skills and Experience:
·
The
ideal candidate for the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) Community
Based Protection Associate job opportunity should have completed a High school
diploma. Required.
·
At least
six years of previous job experience relevant to the function is required.
·
Computer
Literacy (MS Office, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access) is required.
·
Knowledge
of English is required.
·
Completion
of certificates in Training/certificate in International Development, Cultural
Studies, Human Rights, International Social Work, Social Science, Political
Science, Anthropology, International Law or other clearly related disciplines
is desirable.
·
Knowledge
of Administrative/financial rules, procedures, processes in the context of
UNHCR offices and Field operations is desirable.
·
Competencies:
Analytical Thinking, Planning and organizing, Political Awareness
How to Apply:
If interested in
joining the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the
aforementioned capacity, please click on link below to visit website and create
profile or express interest if you already have a profile on the UN system.
Deadline: 5th July 2020
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