Hardship LevelD
Family TypeNon Family with Residential Location
Residential location (if applicable)
Maputo, Mozambique
GradePR2
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeProfessional
* Staff members will not normally serve in International Professional positions in the country of their nationality. In addition, in case of a first appointment upon recruitment, the assignment must be outside the staff memberโs country of nationality.
ReasonRegular > Regular Assignment
Remote work acceptedNo
Target Start Date2023-04-26
Job Posting End DateMay 15, 2023
Standard Job DescriptionAssociate Community-Based Protection Officer Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The Associate Community-Based Protection Officer is a member of the Protection Team in a Regional Bureau or a Country Office and normally reports to the Senior Community-Based Protection Officer, the Senior Protection Officer, Head of Sub-Office or the Assistant Representative for protection. For a regional position, the incumbent may have direct supervisory responsibility for Protection and Community-Based Protection staff in the regional office, and a technical support role for Community-Based Protection staff in the region. For a country level position the incumbent may have direct supervisory responsibility for Community-based Protection staff and other protection staff in the operation. S/he supports the implementation of protection standards and provides advice on community-based protection to senior management and Country Operation(s) in close collaboration with the Division of International Protection (DIP). The incumbent is relied upon by senior management to support a coordinated approach in the implementation of UNHCR's rights-based and community-based engagement with all persons of concern (PoC) and contributes to the achievement of UNHCR's commitments to accountability to affected people. S/he maintains close working relationships and supports Protection and Community-Based Protection staff in the field, who act as the critical interface between UNHCR and communities of concern, enabling them to provide the AGD-sensitive analysis of community risks and capacities that form the essential foundations of national and regional programmes. The incumbent maintains close working relations with sister UN entities, governmental entities, non-governmental organisations and academic institutions that can contribute to enhancing protection and achieving solutions through people centred, community-based and gender responsive approaches. The incumbent provides guidance to country operations to strengthen their coordination and advocacy on community-based approaches to protection with governments, partners and other key stakeholders. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR's core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. Duties - Be fully informed about community structures and the protection and security situation of the population of concern and develop strong links with a cross-section of members of refugee/IDP/stateless communities, using an AGD approach. - Through relationships with PoC and network of partners stay abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment and provide advice to senior management. - Ensure that the perspectives, capacities, needs and resources of the PoC are reflected in the protection strategy, planning processes and operations plan addressing the specific protection needs of women and men, children, youth and older persons, persons with disabilities, minority groups such as sexual minorities and persons living with HIV/AIDS. - Ensure through direct action and advocacy with more senior protection staff that the necessary resources are allocated to enable community work to identify and address protection and assistance gaps. - Support a consultative process with government counterparts at local levels, partners and PoC to develop and implement integrated strategies that address the key protection priorities, including, for example, child protection, education and GBV, and solutions approaches. - Provide technical guidance and support to UNHCR and partners and implement and oversee Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on all community-based protection related issues. - Support the design, implementation and evaluation of protection centred and solutions oriented programming with implementing and operational partners guaranteeing that community-owned activities are integrated. - Support communities in establishing representation and coordination structures - Promote confidence building and conflict resolution among PoC, authorities and host communities. - Maintain protection presence through regular field missions and reports, making direct contact with PoC, host communities, local authorities and partners. In operations applying the humanitarian cluster system, contribute to the development of an AGD-compliant strategy on which the response of the Protection Cluster is grounded in and covers all assessed and prioritized protection needs of the affected populations. - Support the Operation's work to fully integrate the protection strategy into the Country Operations Plan, the UN Development and Assistance Framework (UNDAF), the Humanitarian Country Team's common humanitarian action plan where applicable. - Contribute to the Protection team's information management component which: provides disaggregated data on PoC and their problems; researches, collects and disseminates relevant protection information and good practices to enhance protection delivery and provide technical advice if necessary. - Support the inclusion of participatory, community-based protection and AGD approaches in strategies and plans within the Area of Responsibility (AoR). - Support community understanding of UNHCR's commitment to deliver on accountability and quality assurance in its response. - Support PoC to develop structures that enhance their participation and protection. - Contribute to the design of the community-based protection strategy, project submissions and budgets for endorsement by the supervisor. - Intervene with authorities on community-based protection issues. - Negotiate with local counterparts, partners and PoC. - Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Years of Experience / Degree Level For P2/NOB - 3 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 2 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 1 year relevant experience with Doctorate degree Field(s) of Education International Development, Cultural Studies, Human Rights, International Social Work, Social Science, Political Science, Anthropology, International Law or other relevant field. (Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential) Certificates and/or Licenses Not specified. (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential Relevant professional experience, including in the areas of community based protection, community services, social work, and human rights. Desirable Proven communication skills, both oral and written. Demonstrated knowledge of community communication and engagement approaches. Understanding of and demonstrated competencies in forced displacement and protection, particularly GBV prevention and response, child protection, education, gender equality, and the application of the Age, Gender and Diversity Policy. Functional Skills DM-Database Management IT-Computer Literacy PR-Coordination in Forced Displacement situations PR-Convention on the Rights of the Child / International Legal Framework PR-Gender Equality PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) CO-Drafting and Documentation ED-Technical support to education programmes and proposals PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention programming PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) response programming (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.
Desired Candidate Profile The Associate CBP Officer is expected to have strong analytical and drafting skills as well as strong coordination, leadership and interpersonal skills. Previous experience like the tasks described in the Operational context and working in a humanitarian context, particularly on CBP delivery, would be an asset as would a demonstrated understanding of the humanitarianโdevelopment nexus.
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level): Portuguese
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Operational context
Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:
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Nature of Position:
Nearly one million people have been internally displaced by armed conflict in Cabo Delgado Province since 2017. Another cause of displacement is natural disasters, as evidenced by cyclones in 2019 and 2021. The forcibly displaced population faces socio-economic challenges, prolonged family separation, breakdown of community structures, loss of financial and social assets and overcrowded/substandard housing which puts them in a vulnerable situation, especially older persons, persons with disabilities and others with specific needs. Gender discrimination and inequality also exacerbate these challenges and place displaced women and girls at heightened risk of GBV and sexual exploitation and abuse. UNHCR leads the Protection Cluster and provides protection response, at national and at provincial levels, and is key member in CCCM and Shelter Clusters. Under the Protection Cluster, there are Child Protection (led by UNICEF); GBV (led by UNFPA) and Housing Land and Property (co-led by NRC and UNHCR) AoRs. As a protection agency, UNHCR is working with the government and partners to i.e., implement protection monitoring; increase the issuance of civil documentation; prevent, mitigate risk, and respond to GBV, strengthen Community-based Protection (CBP) activities and capacity-building, and increase the activities of livelihoods and economic inclusion. UNHCR ensures full compliance with humanitarian principles, including protection from SEA (PSEA) and โDo No Harm,โ and applies an age, gender, and diversity (AGD) and rights-based approach. Important government strategies/plans are underway to address the root causes of the conflict, mitigate its impacts and drive development. UNHCR is working with development actors to support the inclusion of IDPs and refugees into development plans, actions and policies and thus leaving no one behind in line with the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and its Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
The Associate Community-based Protection (CBP) Officer will report to the Protection Officer in SO-Pemba. S/he will be responsible for daily management of the CBP activities, and for operationalizing the CBP strategy and the CBP aspects of the Protection Delivery & Solutions Section strategy and workplan. The portfolio of the Assoc. CBP Officer includes, inter alia, Child and Youth Protection (Child Protection AoR, Child Rights Monitoring Technical Working Group, Human rights engagement with youth, Peacebuilding engagement with youth, Protection Data and Information Management), Accountability to Affected Populations (Protection Data and Information Management, Interagency CE/AAP WG, Interagency CE/AAP WG, Communication with Communities, Participatory assessment /FGDs), Protection of persons with disabilities and elderly persons (Disability Working Group, Protection of persons with disabilities, Protection of elderly person, MHPSS, Partner management), Protection Focal Point (PFP training, PFP management). The Assoc. CBP Officer will be also responsible for oversight of partnerships and implementation of CBP projects and developing the capacity of government services to ensure sustainability. S/he will build and maintain effective working relationships with other protection and multifunctional colleagues within the operation as well as the affected community, authorities, protection and assistance partners and other stakeholders. The Assoc. CBP Officer is expected to have strong analytical and drafting skills as well as strong coordination, leadership and interpersonal skills. Previous experience like the tasks described above and working in a humanitarian context, particularly on CBP delivery, would be an asset as would a demonstrated understanding of the humanitarianโdevelopment nexus.
Living and Working Conditions:
The position is based in Pemba, the capital of Cabo Delgado Province, in the north of Mozambique. Pemba is a D, Non-Family duty-station.
Mozambique has a total population of about 29 million people and Maputo is its capital city. The total area of Mozambique is 799,380 Km square from North to South. It is tropical hot and humid. The hottest and wettest months are December to February, when the average daily minimum temperatures are around 22 ยฐc and the average daily highs of 30 ยฐc. The rain season is between October and April. Winters (June to August) are mild with the average daily temperature ranging from 13 ยฐC to 24 ยฐC.
Cabo Delgado is bordering Tanzania, with a population of over 2.2 million individuals according to the 2017 census. The province, considered one of the poorest in the country, was hit by cyclone Kenneth in April 2019, which affected several villages, causing material damage and the displacement of many residents. The province has also been targeted by armed groups that have been attacking local villages since October 2017. The number and intensity of attacks increased consistently in 2020.
Communication and transport services are available at various costs. The housing market is healthy but quite expensive (from US$ 800 to US$ 1,500 per month). Pemba has one large supermarket and one international airport.
The metical is the local currency and exchange rate stands at USD 1 equivalent to about 63.82 meticais (MZN) as per January 2023. Pemba has 3 major health facilities: ISOS clinic, CLIDIS private clinic and the Provincial hospital. There is a wide range of Banks and ATMs to meet financial needs. Credit/debit cards are accepted in most places.
UNDSS-cleared hotels are available, with the rates differing depending on the availability and season. MOSS compliant apartments are available.
The current operational circumstances require frequently long working hours. This is a stressful work context, making a capacity for self-care critical.
According to the security level system, Cabo Delgado is at level 4. Crime in Pemba and villages outside of the capital is concerning and UN personnel must remain vigilant and aware of their surroundings. Traffic accidents are common in Mozambique due to the poor condition of the roads and poor driving and vehicle standards.
Additional Qualifications
Skills
EducationBA: Anthropology (Required), BA: Cultural Studies (Required), BA: Human Rights (Required), BA: International Development (Required), BA: International Law (Required), BA: International Social Work (Required), BA: Political Science (Required), BA: Social Science (Required)
Certifications
Work ExperienceAnnual Budget OL in Operation/Office, Number of Persons of Concern Served, Number of Workforce in Operation/Work Setting, Workforce to Supervise, Working with Persons of Concern: Asylum Seekers, Working with Persons of Concern: Internally Displaced Persons, Working with Persons of Concern: Refugees
CompetenciesAccountability, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making, Organizational awareness, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaboration
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