Child Protection Area of Responsibility Coordinator

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.

UNICEF, as highlighted in their Core Commitments for Children in Humanitarian Action, is fully committed to interagency humanitarian reform and supports this through provision of leadership and participation in assigned clusters and sectors. In Libya, UNICEF is leading the WASH and Education sectors, and the Child Protection Sub-sector. UNICEF, under the Child Protection sub sector, is co-leading the Case management task force.

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Chief Child Protection or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UN Volunteer Child Protection Area of Responsibility Coordinator will:

•Take the lead of the Child Protection Area of Responsibility (AOR) at national level:- 1. Maintain effective child protection coordination mechanisms at national and sub-national level; • Regular updating of mapping of child protection actors in Libya and related sectors of interventions/capacities (5Ws and local partners including Community Based Child Protection Networks and Community Based Organizations) • Ensure two-way communication with Child Protection Working Groups and designated focal points in the field (West, East, South) and respond to their requests • In a participatory manner, support implementation of the Child Protection Subsector Work Plan and strategy for 2022-2023 • Ensure all Child Protection relevant actors are engaged as Sub-Sector members and adhere to the Principles of Partnership • Produce sectoral and inter-sectoral reports and analysis (e.g. quarterly sectoral reports, CHF reports etc.) • Contribute to strengthening and building stronger relationships with local partners and actors to enhance engagement and response inside Libya • Ensure Child Protection needs are identified, analyzed, and included in the Humanitarian Needs Overview • Ensure adequate resources are mobilized and are equitably allocated for the effective functioning of the sector and its response; Effective and comprehensive integration of relevant cross-cutting issues, including age, gender, disability • Effectively use and transfer information to, from and between sector participants and other stakeholders • Ensure action-oriented and effective engagement with other sectors (including through inter-sector coordination fora), humanitarian actors and relevant authorities for integration of Child Protection concerns, operational planning, engagement and active contribution of operational partners • Contribute to relevant reports, provide information to and contribute to UN reports covering the child protection sector. • Ensure that child protection actors feed results in the Activity Info on a monthly basis and ensure quality in the monthly dashboard • Ensure proper coaching and mentoring of sub-national focal points as well as for national localization expert

2. Guarantee effective and quality child protection preparedness and response; • Provide Child Protection contribution in the Humanitarian Response Plan 2022 • Conduct a capacity building assessment and develop a capacity building and mentoring plan
   • Engage in, implement, and participate in trainings on child protection (refer to CPMS) • Participate as needed in interagency/inter-sectoral Child Protection needs assessments, lead inter-agency child protection assessments to identify priority child protection issues and advocate for delivery of appropriate response • Identify response gaps and promote members’ response (including activation of provider of last resort • Ensure that preparedness plan is implemented for emergency response (eg elections) • Ensure mobilization of resources through humanitarian funding mechanisms in Libya, including Pooled Fund, HF.

3. Ensure that child protection concerns and standards are appropriately reflected in inter-sectoral humanitarian coordination fora. • Participate and contribute to Protection, GBV, MA, Case Management, MHPSS and other relevant sectors’ meetings • Contribute to strengthening and building stronger relationships with Protection sector, GBVSWG, Mine Awareness WG and any other relevant coordination group in Libya • Participate in Inter Sector Coordination Mechanisms and provide Child Protection inputs to the Humanitarian Country Team plans and meetings • Work with Protection sector to ensure Child protection mainstreaming in sectors, coordination meetings and donors’ visits • Collaborate with other relevant sectors to promote integrated programming (eg. Education and Livelihoods) • Ensure advocacy messages are developed with sector members on relevant Child Protection issues and brought to the relevant fora including HCT and donors ‘meetings.

• Results/expected outputs;

• As an active UNICEF team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNICEF and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including: Results/Outputs can be modified as appropriate; should not entirely mirror the task description but serve as a basis for workplan and deliverables; • Effective child protection coordination mechanisms at national and sub-national level maintained through the activities mentioned above; • Effective and quality child protection preparedness and response through the activities mentioned above • Child protection concerns and standards appropriately reflected in inter-sectoral humanitarian coordination are ensured through the activities mentioned above; • 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 peace and development during the assignment, such as reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

• Adaptability and Flexibility;
• Commitment to Continuous Learning;
• Communication;
• Integrity;
• Planning and Organizing;
• Professionalism;
• Working in Teams.

• progressively responsible professional work experience at the national and international levels in child protection, including in coordination functions. • Advance knowledge of child protection approaches, practices and applications. • Excellent analytical, negotiating, communication and advocacy skills. • Excellent English writing and editing skills. • Fluent in English and in Arabic an asset. • Experience working in the Middle East. • Demonstrated ability to work in a multi-cultural environment and establish harmonious and effective working relationships both within and outside the organization.

The IUNV will be based in Tunis, Tunisia but working for Libya Country Office. The IUNV will be travelling to Libya on mission subjected to approved visa and accommodation at the UN agencies’ compound (Janzour Tourism Village).

The security situation in Tunisia had been stable and generally secure for Nationals and expatriates. Local protests and strikes, sometimes with notice, sometimes unpredictable and sudden, may always happen all over the country. Tunis is currently under security Level 3 ‘moderate’. All security clearance requests should be submitted via the online Travel Request Information Process (TRIP) which is accessed via the DSS Travel Portal: https://dss.un.org. Accommodations Self- Arrangements in Tunis are permitted for international staff within the districts pre-cleared by the UNDSS. Several hotels in Tunis and major cities are cleared by DSS for UN staff accommodation and events hosting.
Transportation: international staff is permitted to commute via soft-skin vehicles (rented cars, taxis, etc..) Most travelers entering Tunisia require a valid visa. *Nationals of the following countries are exempted from visa requirement for a stay not exceeding three months: (Algeria, Andorra, Antigua, Argentina, Austria, Bahrain, Barbados, Belgium, Bermuda, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Brazil, Brunei, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, Korea Fiji, Finland, France, Gambia, Germany, Greece, Guinea, Honduras, Hong Kong, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Kiribati, Malaysia, Maldives, Malta, Mauritius, Mauritania, Monaco, Niger, Norway, Oman, Netherlands, Portugal, Qatar, Romania, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland, Northern Ireland (for nationals holding ordinary passports), Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Solomon Islands, Senegal, Serbia and Montenegro, Seychelles, Slovenia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey and the Vatican). In addition to: *Holders of diplomatic and special (service) passports from Benin, Brazil, Burkina Faso, Cuba, Jordan, Mexico, Pakistan, Philippines, Poland, Slovakia, Syria, Taiwan, Thailand, Zimbabwe. Other nationalities are kindly requested to get a visa from the Tunisia Embassy covering their respective duty station. This may be obtained if the traveler is in possession of a valid UNLP or a National Passport along with an invitation letter and travel details from our office. UNLP holders from countries not exempted from visa requirements are kindly requested to follow the same process to get their visa from the Tunisia Embassy covering their duty station. The official language in Tunisia is Arabic. Most of the Tunisian people speak both; Arabic and French. Many Tunisians do also speak English. Weekend in Tunisia falls on Saturday and Sunday. Malls and supermarkets are open 7 days a week.

Working in Tunisia for Libya country is a unique operation. It provides for an interesting and enriching environment, but also requires a mature level of cultural awareness, as well as more stamina and commitment than elsewhere to make life comfortable and affordable. Therefore, flexibility and the ability and willingness to live and work in harsh and potentially hazardous conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort, are essential.