Associate Reporting Officer (Protection)

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.

• The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counterparts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); • Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

Under the direct supervision of the Head of Field Office, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks: • Keep abreast of all developments in the assigned area and maintain working relationships with UN agencies, non-government organizations (NGOs) and government as appropriate; • Support Refugee Working Group coordination, including liaison with partners, planning meetings, setting agendas, preparing talking points and presentations, and taking minutes of meetings; • Draft reports, briefing notes and fact sheets, and provide inputs to response plans and strategies for Khartoum Field Office, as needed; • Assist in presenting accurate and attractive data and information management products; • Support development of project proposals and project documents for Protection and multi-sectoral response initiatives;
• Assist in programme/project monitoring, including gathering, consolidating and analysing inter-agency data and information on indicators in Protection and other sectors, to support gap identification and prioritization; • Liaise with technical sector colleagues (Protection, Education, WASH, Health and Nutrition, Livelihoods, ES/NFI) on operational or strategic issues as required; • Meet and brief various stakeholders on UNHCR and inter-agency activities, where necessary together with appropriate specialist/ programme officers; • Perform other related duties as required.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to: • Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that mark International Volunteer Day); • Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country; • Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities; • Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.; • Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers; • Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

• Integrity and professionalism • Communication • Planning and organizing • Teamwork • Accountability • Commitment to continues learning

With a Post-Graduate (Masters), 3 years of relevant experience. With a Bachelor degree, 4 years of work experience relevant to the function may also be accepted.

• Excellent writing skills in English. • Excellent attention to detail and ability to work under tight timelines. • Strong inter-personal and teamwork skills, including managing multiple stakeholders. • Experience drafting a variety of reports and preparing products for an external audience. • Ability to adapt to rapidly-changing operational priorities. • Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint. Familiarity with Microsoft Outlook, and Abode Photoshop, Illustrator or InDesign, or in online communication is an asset. • Previous experience working in an international context is desirable. • Previous experience working with refugees or in a humanitarian context is desirable. • Experience in refugee protection, refugee law, or human rights law is an asset. • Experience coordinating humanitarian or development projects/programmes is an asset. • Experience liaising and coordinating with UN, NGOs and/or government is an asset. • Experience working in Sudan or in the region is an asset.

Khartoum is the capital and trading center of Sudan and is situated in Khartoum State, at the junction of the Blue and White Nile rivers. Omdurman is also a suburb of Khartoum, giving the urban area a population of over 5 million. It has long served as a major communications center between the Arab countries of North Africa and central African countries. Arabic, the official language, is the mother tongue of about half the population. English is used widely.

The electricity supply is generally good in Khartoum, although most buildings and houses in the city have stand-by generators as there are regular power cuts in particular during summer. The current is 220V/50 cycles AC. Electricity is metered, and credits are purchased from the electricity office, check your meter regularly.

Khartoum is classified as a family duty station (C – in the UNHCR system), with a good level of services, accommodation and facilities. It is a relatively safe environment sometimes marked by small criminality or anti-western public demonstrations. MORSS compliance is required. The cost of living may be high, depending on the standards, particularly for food and accommodation.

There are few health facilities available, and it is advised that the UN doctor (at the UNDP Office in Khartoum, details on Annex 2) be consulted before going to private doctors. It is highly recommended that staff makes a comprehensive medical check before traveling to Sudan.