Outreach Officer

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.

UNMISS was established in 2011 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO); subsequently, the UNMISS mandate has been renewed through several resolutions culminating in Resolution 2567 of 2021. Conduct and Discipline Team (CDTs) are based in many peacekeeping missions and special political missions around the world. Some field missions have a conduct and discipline focal point. CDTs and focal points in field missions advise heads of mission on conduct and discipline issues involving all categories of personnel and address all forms of misconduct by United Nations personnel in field missions, including acts of sexual exploitation and abuse. UNMISS Conduct and Discipline Team (CDT) provide training for peacekeeping personnel on UN rules and conduct, and draft and implement strategies designed to deter violations of local laws and UN rules and regulations. In particular, the Outreach Unit is responsible for developing and implementing outreach and awareness raising activities for the host country’s population.

Please note that the contract duration will be subjected to the mission's mandate renewal, on yearly basis.

Under the direct supervision of the team leader of the Outreach Unit, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

• Performing community outreach activities in support of the mission’s CDT which are in line with the Secretary-General’s new strategy on Special measures for the protection from sexual exploitation and abuse (A/71/818). • Assisting with the development of public information strategies with specific deliverables in partnership with UN agencies, UNMISS sections, civil society and local authorities. • Supporting the implementation of the strategic planning of outreach campaigns. • Participating in the organization of workshops with key leaders, youth and women’s groups in order to enhance public information amid a better knowledge of UN standards of conduct and reporting mechanisms amongst the local population. • Assisting with developing productions and disseminating information and/or outreach materials (booklets, posters, videos) on topics related to Conduct and Discipline, including Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) in partnership with UNMISS, UN agencies and [international and national] non-Governmental organizations (NGOs). • Providing public information inputs for action by the Public Information Office (PIO) and producing materials for UN Radio. • Helping to establish and maintain good relationships with military and UN police information units and other relevant units. • Contributing to CDT ‘s risk assessments with feedback from local communities, preparing reports and monitoring of CDT work plan with regards to outreach; and • Performing other duties related to the daily functioning of CDT.

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 capacity development activities and transfer of skills to national personnel during the assignment. • 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.

• Accountability • Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Judgement and decision-making • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

Community Outreach activities are required Experience in assisting and supporting victims of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse is required Due to the sensitivity of the position, female candidates are more desirable Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word etc.) and other office technology equipment. The successful candidate should have a strong interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development and a strong understanding of the UN System.

Living conditions vary between UNMISS duty stations. Each duty station where UNMISS has a field presence has basic residential camp facilities, which includes running water and electricity. Candidates should be aware that accommodation may be austere with the possibility of water shortages and power blackouts. On arrival in Juba accommodation will be on a share basis. Ablutions will also be shared. As the accommodation situation improves single unit accommodation, with an attached ablution, should become available in all locations. Hard wall accommodation is available in Juba.

All UNMISS duty stations apart from Entebbe, Uganda are considered non - family duty stations. The security level of UNMISS duty stations is classified by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) who will brief on arrival. A number of locations in South Sudan are prone to conflict.

Primary health care services (preventive and curative) are provided in 11 United Nations Owned Equipment (UNOE) Level-I clinics, 21 Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) Level-I clinics, 4 COE Level-II medical facilities within the mission area and the establishment of contractual agreements for Level-III and Level-IIII care outside the mission area. The 4 Level-II facilities available in Juba, Bor, Malakal and Wau, run by the Troop Contributing Countries (TCC), take referrals from the Level-I clinics and provide hospital-based care.

The climate is tropical with a rainy season in many areas, which should normally span from around April to October. Ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions is essential.