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• Function as SGBV Coordinator for the
  country chapter and coordinate rapid implementation of SGBV programmes for
  the Uganda operation;
• Work closely with Ministry of Gender,
  Labour and Social Development of the Republic of Uganda and the other UN
  agencies to shape the related working groups as well as technical
  meetings;
• Offer iimely technical support and guidance to
  operational and implementing partners to ensure that good quality
  implementation of project in light to the Uganda SGBV Strategy.
• The incumbent will ensure monthly
  reporting, including GBVIMS statistics with trends which informs policy,
  projects development.
• Keep abreast with 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.
• Support the country office to conduct
  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 emergency response.
• Provide support to integrate SGBV
  prevention and response in humanitarian action plans of all programme
  areas.
• Support the three UNHCR strategies with
  linkages; SGBV strategy in partnership with protection and programme leads
  in the country operation as part of the overall protection strategy, with
  particular emphasis on linkages with child protection and education
• 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.
• Significantly 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.
• Work closely with senior management to
  identify/review potential /partners and coordinate with Programme and
  Protection sections to incorporate SGBV programming in sub-agreements.
• Monitor SGBV programs implemented by UNHCR
  and partners (both implementing and operational) and adjust programming as
  required.
• Routinely monitor Standard Operating
  Procedures (SOPs) for all GBV activities and case management systems.
• Receive and compile data including on
  GBVIMS from Sub Offices to prepare monthly country report on SGBV
  informing country operation progress and major issues and challenges in
  regards to SGBV prevention and response interventions
• Contribute in 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 providers, including relevant Government
  institutions and NGOs to strengthen the prevention and response to SGBV
  and the enhancement of overall protection situation.
• Oversee programme implementation of Safe
  from the Start initiative in the country.
• Ensure the harmonization of SGBV
  Prevention and Response Programming in the Operation.
• Perform other related duties as required

• 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.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  UNHCR Assistant Protection Officer (SGBV) job vacancy should have
  completed a University degree in International Development, Cultural
  Studies, Human Rights, International Social Work, Social Science,
  Political Science, Anthropology, International Law or other clearly
  related disciplines.
• At least two years relevant professional
  experience.
• Broad knowledge and understanding of SGBV
  prevention and response in displacement.
• Good training design and facilitation
  skills
• Excellent written and oral communication
  skills.
• Knowledge of local institutions.
• Another UN language an asset.
• Prior Inter-agency experience an asset.
• Knowledge of the GBVIMS is an asset.

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