Associate Protection Officer (SGBV)

Contract

This is a UNV International Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as International UN Volunteer. It is normally internationally recruited only. More about UNV International Specialist contracts.

Eligibility criteria

Minimum age: 25 years old. Nationals of the country of assignment are not eligible, except the assignments in Headquarters duty stations.

Description of task

• Under the direct supervision of the Community Based Protection Officer the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:
• Assist the operation in developing/ strengthening and implementing a country/ location specific Sexual Gender Based Violence (SGBV) strategy is in line with UNHCR guidelines and updated global SGBV strategy. The SGBV strategy should be part of the operation’s Protection & Solutions Strategy;
• Establish and/or strengthen strategic and innovative partnerships for SGBV with community-based, local, national, and international organizations;
• Promote mainstreaming of Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) across all sectors and activities such as health, safety and security, psychosocial and legal shelter, WASH, and Energy and coordinate with Programme and Protection sections to ensure that SGBV programming is incorporated in partner agreements in all sectors;
• Support the operation in conducting assessments and safety audits on SGBV in coordination with other units and other agencies;
• Conduct mapping and maintain a “who, what where” matrix of existing services to address SGBV, including community capacities and structures;
• Strengthen and lead SGBV coordination mechanisms in refugee contexts or, in the context of IDPs, support the Sub-cluster SGBV coordination structure;
• Support the development and strengthening of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) with comprehensive referral mechanism for response services through a consultative process with NGOs and community groups;
• Support SGBV data management (collection, storage, analysis and sharing) in line with safety and ethical standards. Build capacity for the implementation of the Gender-Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS);
• Support the planning and monitoring for multi-sectoral SGBV programming using UNHCR’s Results Framework, FOCUS;
• Conduct training on basic elements of SGBV prevention and response, the design of SGBV programmes and coordination mechanisms;
• Prepare regular consolidated reports on the progress, challenges, gaps and recommendations on SGBV prevention and response;
• Consult with Senior Protection Officer and with the Regional Advisor (SGBV) of with DIP on policy developments and strategic direction.

Qualifications/Requirements

Required degree level:

Bachelor degree or equivalent

Education - Additional Comments:

University Degree in Law, Social Sciences, Social Work, Community Development or related fields.

Required experience:

24 Months

Language skills:

• English(Mandatory), Level - Fluent
• Spanish(Mandatory), Level - Fluent

Area of expertise:

Protection of refugees, asylum seekers and IDPs

Area of expertise details:

• A minimum 2 years of relevant professional work experience on gender equality and/or gender based violence programing.
• Knowledge and experience in the field of gender and programme management with excellent drafting/reporting skills are essential. Working experience with refugees, internally displaced populations and other people of concern in a protection capacity is an asset.
• Knowledge and experience in gender based violence case management, capacity building, data management, and community mobilization and response is required, as well as planning and monitoring for multi-sectoral gender based violence programming

Computer skills: Solid knowledge of Microsoft computer programmes including Acces, Excel, PowerPoint, and Word. Knowledge of proGres v4 and or Gender-Based Violence Information Management System (GBVIMS) is desirable.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

• Knowledge of UN policies and procedures;
• Field experience.
• Knowledge of international refugee law
• Knowledge of international gender based violence standards
• Knowledge of international stadards on the Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)

Driving license:

No

Competencies values:

Accountability, Adaptability and Flexibility, Commitment to Continuous Learning, Communication, Integrity, Planning and Organizing, Professionalism, Working in Teams

Application procedure:

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Application deadline: 15-Nov-2020 at 23:59hrs, Germany time zone