Protection Officer

Volunteering Security IT & Telecom

Overview

Assist in strengthening protection mechanisms for vulnerable groups in Timor-Leste.

You have:

• Demonstrated experience in implementing IOM protection projects.
• Strong project management and organizational skills.
• Effective stakeholder engagement and partnership-building abilities.
• Strong analytical and report-writing skills, particularly for lessons learned and best practices.
• Thorough understanding of IOM’s mandate and protection principles with a commitment to human rights.

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 project aims to contribute to the Government of Timor-Leste's efforts to strengthen the protection mechanism for vulnerable groups in Timor-Leste and vulnerable Timorese abroad. To ensure the adequate protection of migrants, women, children and other groups susceptible to vulnerability in Timor-Leste, the project aims to ensure that the protection of these diverse groups is integrated into related strategic decision-making across humanitarian and development sectors/agendas (Outcome 1). To achieve this outcome, the project will conduct a multi-sectoral assessment and mapping of the protection risks and the existing available mechanisms and services and develop a list of recommendations for the government of Timor-Leste in addressing the unique needs and vulnerabilities of migrants, women, girls, and other groups susceptible to vulnerability (Output 1.1). Simultaneously, it will also foster collaboration among government agencies, civil society organizations, and other relevant stakeholders to provide a coordinated and comprehensive approach towards the protection of migrants, women, girls, and other groups susceptible to vulnerability, including during emergencies, and engage with one municipal government to pilot the recommendation to address the vulnerabilities of migrants, women, girls, and other groups susceptible to vulnerability (Output 1.2). These combined actions will lay the groundwork towards a comprehensive protection mechanism and position the Government of Timor-Leste to reach the project’s overall objective.

Under the overall supervision of the IOM Chief of Mission, under the direct supervision of the Project Manager, and in coordination with the Commission against Human Trafficking under the Ministry of Justice, the UN Volunteer will assist in completing the remaining tasks

1. Draft policy brief recommendations for the Government of Timor-Leste as a concrete effort
2. Draft a lesson learned and best practices report
3. Dissemination in Dili and 3 municipalities in coordination with Komisaun Luta-Anti Tráfiku Umanu (KLATU)/Commission Anti Human Trafficking
4. Complete interim and final report

☒ Accountability ☒ Adaptability and Flexibility ☒ Building Trust ☒ Client Orientation ☒ Commitment and Motivation ☒ Commitment to Continuous Learning ☒ Communication ☒ Creativity ☒ Empowering Others ☒ Ethics and Values ☒ Integrity ☐ Judgement and Decision-making ☒ Knowledge Sharing ☐ Leadership ☐ Managing Performance ☒ Planning and Organizing ☒ Professionalism ☒ Respect for Diversity ☒ Self-Management ☒ Technological Awareness ☐ Vision ☒ Working in Teams

Skills and experience in:

1. Demonstrated experience in implementing IOM protection projects, with a strong track record in building capacity to address human trafficking and other protection issues relevant to IOM’s mandate.
2. The incumbent should possess strong project management and organizational skills, with demonstrated experience coordinating complex protection activities across
3. The role requires effective stakeholder engagement and partnership-building abilities with government agencies, NGOs, and community organizations.
4. Strong analytical and report-writing skills are necessary, particularly lessons learned, and best practices reports.
5. A thorough understanding of IOM’s mandate and protection principles, with a commitment to human rights, gender, and diversity considerations, is expected.

Timor-Leste is half of a tropical island on the Australian continental shelf characterized by a rugged mountain chain running east-west that divides the country into a generally warmer north coast and a milder south coast. The capital city, Dili, is located in the north.

Climate: The climate along the coast is relatively warm hot year round with an annual average temperature of 30°C. There are two distinct seasons: the north-east monsoon season, which runs from November to March, constitutes the rainy season throughout the country. The south-east monsoon season, which runs from March to October, constitutes the dry season with some rain on the southern coast but otherwise dry and windy conditions in the rest of the country. The climate inland with its high mountains can be very cold with an annual average temperature of 15°C.

Health: At the moment, Stamford clinic serves as a recommended medical facility for UN staff. It has two approved UN physicians that can perform primary healthcare and simpler treatments, or recommend medical evacuation to Singapore. There is a national hospital with some international staff and a limited number of other private clinics in Dili. For more complex medical treatment and assessment, it is necessary to evacuate to neighboring countries such as Darwin, Australia or Singapore.

Diet, Food and Water: Most staple foods can be found in the markets such as rice, meat, vegetables, cooking oil, salt and sugar. There are many local markets around Dili as well as four supermarkets that are stocked with imported goods, mainly from Australia, Indonesia, Singapore and China. Dili has a large number of restaurants, cafes and bars. There is a variety of food ranging from Western to Southeast Asian fare. You can also find several local eatery with less expensive meals. The price range for a meal can range from $2 to $20+.

Telecommunications: At the moment, there are three telecommunication providers in country, Timor Telecom and Telcomcel and Telemor. While Timor Telecom has been long present, Telcomcel and Telemor were newly launched in Timor-Leste, and started operating in February 2013. The SIM cards cost $2-3 and pre-paid/pulsa cards range from $1 to $50.

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