Hardship LevelE (most hardship)
Family TypeNon Family with Residential Location
Family TypeNon Family with Residential Location
Residential location (if applicable)
Addis Ababa,Eth Fed Dem Rep
GradeGS6
Staff Member / Affiliate TypeGeneral Service
ReasonRegular > Regular Assignment
Remote work acceptedNo
Target Start Date2024-01-01
Job Posting End DateNovember 21, 2023
Standard Job DescriptionChild Protection Associate Organizational Setting and Work Relationships UNHCR is committed to the effective protection to children of concern, with children representing more than half of the persons falling under its mandate. UNHCR adopts a rights and community-based approach to address the protection needs of children, with a strong emphasis on inclusion within national child protection, child friendly procedures and working with other sectors to protect children including education. Child protection is recognized as global organizational priority for UNHCR. Dedicated child protection positions are needed to provide technical support to improve UNHCR's operational capacity to deliver effective protection to children, adolescents and youth of concern. The Child Protection Associate is a member of the protection team in an Office. S/he may report to a (Child) Protection Officer, or the Head of Field-Office/Unit and/or Head of Sub-Office. The incumbent monitors child protection standards, operational procedures and practices in protection delivery in line with international standards and provides functional protection support to information management and programme staff. The Child Protection Associate is expected to coordinate quality, timely and effective protection responses to the needs of populations of concern (children, women, marginalized groups) and is responsible for implementation of Best Interests Procedures for children at risk in their area of responsibility, under the guidance of the supervisor. S/he may also supervise staff undertaking Best Interests Procedures. S/he identifies opportunities to mainstream Child Protection methodologies and integrate protection safeguards in operational responses in all sectors and liaises externally with authorities and partners on protection doctrine and policy as guided by the supervisor. The incumbent works directly with communities and children of concern to identify the risks they face and to leverage their capacities to protect themselves, their families and communities. To achieve this, the incumbent will need to build and maintain effective interfaces with communities of concern, local authorities and protection and assistance partners. 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 Needs identification, Strategy and Advocacy - Contribute to assessing child protection issues through multi-sectoral and protection specific assessments. - Facilitate consultation with children, youth and communities to inform child protection strategy and programme activities. - Contribute to the formulation of child protection strategy and planning. - Ensure compliance with UNHCR's child protection policy, priorities and commitments, as well as other aligned policies on age, gender, diversity (AGD) and accountability to affected populations (AAP), GBV, gender equality, disability and youth empowerment. - Support the analysis of the national systems and ensure that child protection programmes complement national child protection systems and work towards the inclusion of children of concern into national child protection laws, policies and services. - Undertake consultation with children, youth and communities and provide information on appropriate and meaningful approaches for their effective participation and programmatic responses on child protection issues. - Provide input to Protection Unit to inform advocacy to address key child protection concerns. Programme planning and implementation - Engage children, youth and communities in the implementation of child protection activities, provide information to children, youth and communities about child protection services and monitor and report on needs and issues to inform the Operations Response. - Conduct Best Interest Procedures for individual children at heightened risks and prepare Best Interests Determination report, when required. - Participate in the Best Interests Procedure Case Conferences and BID panels and draft associated documentation as required. - Implement child protection SOPs and ensure up to date and effective referral to key services. - Store and update child's case file in UNHCR data bases in accordance with UNHCR standards. - Engage with children, youth and community members in identifying community-based child protection activities. - Monitor and support appropriate care arrangements for unaccompanied and separated children and referral of children to ICRC or other relevant partners for establishment of family linkages. - Regularly report on emerging protection issues and concerns voiced by children, youth and communities and assist in drafting reports, compiling and preparing data for the protection unit/section. - Provide functional guidance to UNHCR and partner staff involved in child protection activities. Partnership, coordination and capacity building - Assist the Child Protection interagency coordination and information management activities as needed. - Provide technical support and monitoring to child protection partners. - Assist in carrying out learning needs assessment and analysis of findings. - Support in implementing learning activities for UNHCR and partners staff and communities. - Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level For G6 - 3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher Field(s) of Education Not applicable. Certificates and/or Licenses Law; Social Sciences; Community Dvpt/Social Work; Human Rights; (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential 3 years of previous work experience relevant to the function of child protection in a local context and having experience in the field of child protection prevention and response, broader protection or social work involving empowerment of women and girls, gender, child protection, mental health, counselling and working with survivors, humanitarian and development issues. Skills and experience in interviewing and working with children and families including supervision of child protection case management. Desirable Knowledge of UNHCR child protection policies and tools including the UNHCR Best Interests Procedures Guidelines, and interagency child protection Minimum Standards, Guiding Principles and GBV case management standards. Knowledge of local child protection laws, policies and services. Knowledge and experience of participatory approaches to engage with and mobilize communities. Understanding of displacement and protection issues including GBV, education and the application of the Age, Gender and Diversity Policy. Completed Protection Learning Programme. Experience working with marginalized groups. Knowledge of protection information management tools, including but not limited to proGres and/or CPIMS. Functional Skills IT-Computer Literacy PR-Child Protection Case Management and Best Interests Procedures PR-Child Protection Information Management System PR-Child Protection Prevention and 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 workload is considerable and diverse in child protection. The candidate must be operational immediately and have experience in the field of child protection. It is important that the candidate is motivated, organised, flexible and fluent in French (written and spoken). The candidate should work under minimum supervision and have the skills of a trainer of trainers.
Working knowledge of written and spoken English is also required as more and more internal and external reports are requested in English as well as the drafting of Best Interests Determination procedures (BID/BIA forms).
Communications within the office and with external partners such as the government and humanitarian agencies will be in French.
Translated with www.DeepL.com/Translator (free version). The knowledge of operational context is required.
Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level): French
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Operational context
Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:
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Nature of Position:
The Child Protection Associate will report to the Assistant Protection Officer or to the Senior Protection Officer, s/he is expected to work directly with communities and children of concern to identify the risks they face and to reinforce their capacities to protect themselves, their families, and communities. The incumbent must have knowledge of child protection policies and tools including the Best Interests Procedures Guidelines, local child protection laws, policies and services and understanding of displacement and protection issues including GBV, education and the application of the Age, Gender and Diversity Policy. The candidate should demonstrate good experience in participatory approaches to engage with and mobilize communities as well as working with marginalised groups. Knowledge of UNHCR Policies and procedures in protection, completion of the Protection Learning Programme and progress or CPIMS software is desirable. Furthermore, candidates, with substantial UNHCR and or NGO field experience in operations, including emergency situations as well as the capacity to discharge his/her tasks under pressure and stressful working environment will have an added advantage.
Living and Working Conditions:
In terms of working and living conditions, Gore is a small town that has only very basic infrastructure with very limited leisure and recreational facilities. The security situation in Gore remains stable compared to the rest of the Country as far as the general threats are considered. However, attention should be paid to small crimes but without a significant impact on UN staff. Malaria is prevalent and all staff need to be vigilant by taking the relevant measures. Gore is an E non-family duty station with very limited health facilities available locally, although there is a UNDP Dispensary and a basic town hospital. Any serious medical condition requires going to the Moundou by road or to N ยฟdjamena by air. There are currently two regulars weekly UNHAS flight to and from Ndjamena. The climate is classified as tropical wet and dry. The office has established a guest house for the international colleagues and private accommodation is available for all staff. Essential foodstuffs and basic domestic items can be found in Gore and there is a possibility for staff gets whatever other items are needed from Moundou. The R&R cycle is every 8 weeks for international staff and there is a Special Compressed working schedule which is granted to national staff as well to promote their welfare. There is no public electricity and running water is scarce, but UNHCR provides office generator electricity against monthly payment fees and free water to staff. Banking facilities are available at Moundou where one can open a current account in XAF at Ecobank.
Additional Qualifications
SkillsPR-Child Protection Community-based mechanisms/ approaches, PR-Child Protection Inter-Agency Coordination and Information Management, PR-Child Protection Mainstreaming in Voluntary Return, Reintegration Strategies & Programs
Education
CertificationsCommunity Development/Social Work - Other, Human Rights - Other, Law - Other, Social Sciences - Other
Work ExperienceAnnual Budget OL in Operation/Office, Number of Persons of Concern Served, Number of Workforce in Operation/Work Setting, Working with Persons of Concern: Refugees
CompetenciesAccountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Organizational awareness, Political awareness, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaboration
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Additional InformationVu le besoin immรฉdiat, les candidats retenus seront soumis ร un test oral (interview base sur les compรฉtences) pour permettre d'avoir un assistant avant la fin de l'annee 2023 si possible (dans le respect des procรฉdures requises).
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