Protection Associate

Volunteering Legal

Overview

Monitor protection needs and support humanitarian initiatives for affected populations.

You have:

• Proven experience in carrying out field visits to monitor the protection needs of affected populations.
• Strong technical knowledge of protection principles, human rights, and international humanitarian law.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Experience in capacity building for local partners and community members.
• Ability to work effectively in a multicultural team environment.
• Valid national driver's license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an ability to establish partnerships and workable relationships.

Contract

This is a UNV National Specialist contract. This kind of contract is known as National UN Volunteer. It is normally only for nationals. More about UNV National Specialist contracts.

The United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) was established on December 14, 1950, by the United Nations General Assembly. Initially, it was created to help millions of Europeans displaced by World War II, with a three-year mandate to complete its work and then disband12. However, as new refugee crises emerged, its mandate was extended multiple times, and in 2003, it was made permanent

Within the delegated authority and under the supervision of Head of Field Unit or his/her designated mandated representative(s), the UNV Protection Associate will:

• Conduct regular field visits to monitor the protection needs of the affected population and identify individuals at risk.

• Provide support in the implementation of protection activities, including community-based protection initiatives.

• Assist in the preparation of reports, briefing notes, and other documentation related to protection activities.

• Liaise with local authorities, community leaders, and other stakeholders to ensure effective coordination and implementation of protection strategies.

• Participate in capacity-building activities for local partners and community members on protection-related topics.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of protection cases and interventions.

• Support the development and dissemination of information materials on protection issues.

• Contribute to the planning and execution of awareness-raising campaigns on protection rights and services.

• Assist in the identification and referral of individuals in need of specialized protection services.

• Perform any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

• Any other related tasks as may be required or assigned by the supervisor.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are encouraged to integrate the UN Volunteers programme mandate within their assignment and promote voluntary action through engagement with communities in the course of their work. As such, UN Volunteers should dedicate a part of their working time to some of the following suggested activities:

• 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.

• Provide annual and end of assignment self-reports on UN Volunteer actions, results and opportunities.

• 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.

13. Results/expected outputs:

• As an active [insert name Host Agency] team member, efficient, timely, responsive, client-friendly and high-quality support rendered to UNHCR and its beneficiaries in the accomplishment of her/his functions, including:

• 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.

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNHCR; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNHCRprocedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented;

• Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNHCR in daily activities and behaviors while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviors; does not abuse power or authority.

• Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries.

• excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues;

• Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.

• Planning and organizing effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities.

• Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;

• Strong technical knowledge in protection principles, human rights, and international humanitarian law.

• Excellent oral and written skills; excellent drafting, formulation, and reporting skills.

• Accuracy and professionalism in document production and editing.

• Excellent interpersonal skills; culturally and socially sensitive; ability to work inclusively and collaboratively with a range of partners, including grassroots community members, religious and youth organizations, and authorities at different levels; familiarity with tools and approaches of communications for development.

• Ability to work and adapt professionally and effectively in a challenging environment; ability to work effectively in a multicultural team of international and national personnel.

• Solid overall computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, etc.) and email/internet; familiarity with database management; and office technology equipment.

• Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work with tight deadlines.

• Desirable le: valid national driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 over rough terrain.

• Sound security awareness. Have affinity with or interest in refugee protection, volunteerism as a mechanism for durable development, and the UN System

• South Sudan is a difficult duty station, which is classified as a non-family duty station as there is basic infrastructure in the capital city Juba and the country.

• The highly recommended vaccination in South Sudan is Yellow Fever. Please note that without evidence of yellow fever vaccination, access to South Sudan is restricted.

• South Sudan is Security level in Juba is green. There is a UN imposed curfew from 8:00pm to 5:00am due to security and crime issues.

• The widely used currency for business transaction is the South Sudan Pounds (SSP).

• There are several mobile telephone companies including ZAIN, DIGITEL & MTN providing services and sim cards can be easily bought with cash after registration by the Service provider. There are no fixed telephone lines in South Sudan/Juba.

• There are restaurants serving food from different regions of the world. Markets and shops are well-stocked with food items, clothes, and other household goods. There are also local markets for vegetables and other farm produce. The cost of living is generally high as almost all the goods are imported.

• UN personnel are provided medical services in the UN Agency clinic. Other medical services can be obtained at the UNMISS Level 2 hospital.

As this is a national UN Volunteer assignment, the UN Volunteer will be responsible for arranging his/her own housing and other living essentials.

16. Conditions of Service for national UN Volunteers

The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational necessity, and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment. Travel to duty station (if applicable) and a Settling-In-Grant will be provided in the event the duty station is not within commuting distance from the place of recruitment. The applicable Volunteer Living Allowance is provided monthly to cover housing, utilities, and normal cost of living expenses. Life, health, and permanent disability insurance are included (health insurance for up to 3 dependents), as well as final repatriation (if applicable) and resettlement allowance for satisfactory service. Furthermore, in non-family duty stations that belong to hardship categories D or E, as classified by the ICSC, a Well-Being Differential (WBD) will be provided monthly.

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