Community-Based Protection Officer

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  • Added Date: Friday, 02 June 2023
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Only candidates who are not nationals of the country of assignment are eligible to apply to this position

Hardship LevelH (no hardship)

Family TypeFamily

Residential location (if applicable)

GradePR3

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 memberโ€™s country of nationality.

In practical terms this means that you are not eligible to apply for International Professional vacancies advertised in the country where you are national of.

ReasonRegular > Regular Assignment

Remote work acceptedNo

Target Start Date2023-05-25

Job Posting End DateJune 15, 2023

Standard Job DescriptionCommunity-Based Protection Officer Organizational Setting and Work Relationships The 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. H/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 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 - Assist in the development, implementation and monitoring of a community-based protection strategy reflecting the organization's global, regional and country level protection priorities, and ensuring systematic application of participatory, rights- , community-based, and gender responsive approaches in protection and solutions planning, programming and strategies. - Support compliance with UNHCR Age, Gender and Diversity Policy, including ensuring AGD inclusive programming, advocating for gender equality and strengthening accountability to affected populations (AAP). - Assist with the implementation and integration of community-based corporate policies in multi-year and multi-partner protection and solutions strategies and operations plans. - Support the systematic application of participatory, community, rights based, and gender responsive protection approaches throughout the phases of the operations management cycle and across the work of the organisation and implement community-based GBV prevention and response as well as community-based child protection programmes. - Contribute to the appropriate adaptations of programmes as a result of the analysis of feedback received from persons of concern, as well as other political, social, economic and cultural developments that impact the protection environment. - Participate in country level planning exercises and advocates for the mobilization and (re)allocation of funds to the implementation of community-based and gender responsive approaches across programmes and sectors in line with regional and country community-based protection strategies. - Support the establishment and management of a feedback and response system (including on PSEA) and participate in the analysis of feedback gathered through formal and informal feedback and response systems. - Support capacity development through training and coaching of staff in the domain of AGD, Accountability to Affected People (AAP), CBP, Gender Equality, Youth, Disability and inclusion of other Diversity elements, and mainstreaming of the CBP approach in other sectors. - Provide technical guidance and support to ensure data relevant to assess and monitor progress on the implementation and impact of community-based and age, gender and diversity approaches is collected and AGD-sensitive analysis of community risks and capacities is undertaken. - Support the consolidation of reporting on community-based protection and contributes to reporting on the protection of different AGD groups, including identification of trends and collection and dissemination of good practices. - Contribute to the development of partnerships with a variety of stakeholders including government institutions, UN, civil society actors, and the private sector inclusive of youth, disability, LGBTI, women rights stakeholders and other diverse groups; for the purpose of advocating for community-based approaches for the protection of displaced persons, including implementation of Outreach and communication with diverse groups. - For functions at a regional level, support harmonization of CBP strategies in the region and their alignment with global policies, identifies and disseminates good practices, supports exchange of expertise in the region and provides a regional level analysis of trends as well as aggregated reporting on implementation of Community-based and AGD approaches. - Perform other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications Years of Experience / Degree Level For P3/NOC - 6 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 5 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 4 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree Field(s) of Education Community Development; Human Rights; Cultural Studies; Social Science; Anthropology; or other relevant field. (Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential) Certificates and/or Licenses Not specified. Relevant Job Experience Essential 2-3 years experience of working in the field with direct engagement with persons of concern. Demonstrated expertise in field protection, community development, social surveys/ assessment, counselling, or related areas Desirable Very good understanding of displacement and protection issues, particularly GBV prevention and response, child protection, education, gender equality, and the application of the age, gender and diversity approach. Completion of UNHCR learning programmes or specific training relevant to functions of position such as: PLP (Protection Learning Programme), OMLP (Operations Management Learning Programme), MMLP (Middle Management Learning Programme), CBPLP (Community-based Protection Learning Programme), CBP e-Learning, and Gender Equality e-learning. Experience in project management, and strategy development and implementation. Functional Skills PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) PR-Protection-related guidelines, standards and indicators TR-Training - Virtual and face to face MG-Team building (development/facilitation) PR-Community-based Protection - Planning, implementing and analysing surveys/assessments PR-Community-based Protection - Coordination and project management PR-Community-based Protection - Principles and methodologies PR-Community-based Protection - Community engagement and capacity building PR-Accountability to Affected People - Principles and Framework (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 Essential Skills / Expertise
๏‚ง Demonstrated prior experience developing protection programs
๏‚ง Strong leadership and managerial experience
๏‚ง Possessing excellent inter-personal and communication skills
๏‚ง Self โ€“ starter and positive
๏‚ง Good writing and analytical skills
๏‚ง Demonstrated record of field presence and partner engagement.

Desired Skills / Expertise
๏‚ง Demonstrated understanding of key protection priorities in the Ukraine Crisis
๏‚ง Technical Expertise in GBV, anti-trafficking, labour exploitation
๏‚ง Prior experience in the European Context
๏‚ง Prior inter โ€“ agency experience

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Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:

To view occupational safety and health considerations for this duty station, please visit this link to the: https://www.cdc.gov/travel.

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โš ๏ธ ๐‚๐ก๐š๐ง๐ ๐ž ๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐‹๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐๐จ๐ฐ: ๐๐จ๐ฐ๐ž๐ซ๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐“๐ž๐œ๐ก๐ง๐ข๐ช๐ฎ๐ž๐ฌ ๐ก๐จ๐ฐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ ๐ž๐ญ ๐š ๐ฃ๐จ๐› ๐ข๐ง ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐”๐ง๐ข๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐ฌ ๐๐Ž๐–!

Nature of Position:

The conflict in Ukraine resulted in a significant shift in the refugee landscape in the Czech Republic. With hundreds of thousands of Ukrainian refugees crossing into the country in the first year of the conflict, the scope of UNHCR Czechia significantly expanded in the past year. While UNHCR has been present in country for many years through its Representation for Central Europe focusing primarily on advocacy, the Ukraine crisis has resulted in a need and opportunity for heightened operational engagement, working with municipalities and communities across the country. Prior to the war in Ukraine, there was only one partner, the office has now established relationships with 5 new national implementing partners delivering inclusion, empowerment, and specialized protection services in support to the national response across the Czech Republic. The Country Office also expanded its engagement with line Ministries actively supporting refugee inclusion and protection. In addition, UNHCR, as per its mandate, has established, in coordination with the government, an inter โ€“ agency coordination forum bringing together actors delivering assistance and appealing for funds under the Regional Refugee Response Plan for the Ukraine Situation.

In order to support the delivery of the organizationโ€™s expanded footprint, UNHCR is seeking to hire a Community Based Protection Officer (CBP). The CBP Officer will report directly to the Senior Protection Officer and oversee the Senior GBV Associate, Senior CP Associate and Senior CBP Associate and RUNVs. This position will oversee the expansion of the Country officeโ€™s operational footprint with a particular focus on child protection, trafficking, GBV and labour exploitation; engagement with refugee led โ€“ organizations; delivery of specialized protection services through implementing partners; qualitative and quantitative data collection and communication with beneficiaries (AAP). The position will also actively work to expand the organizationโ€™s footprint outside of Prague.

The position is based in Prague with frequent field visits. The position assumes deputy function for Senior Protection Officer.

Living and Working Conditions:

Prague is classified as a H duty station.

The Czech Republic is located in a temperate climate zone having 4 seasons (spring, summer, autumn and winter). Winters are relatively cold with average temperatures around -5 centigrade during the daytime, it often gets much colder coupled with limited hours of sunshine. Summers are mild, with average temperatures around 22 centigrade. Prague has a significant amount of rainfall all year round.

UNHCR currently has a national office in Prague, and reports to a Multi-Country Office located in Budapest.

No specific security conditions pertain to the Czech Republic. Prague is a safe metropolitan city, however as in any other city caution shall be exercised when using public transport to avoid pickpocketing.

Usually, accommodation is easy to find; short-, mid- and long-term. The city offers a wide range of hotels, Airbnb, long term rents, etc. Accommodation can be fixed using the services of property agencies but online solutions are also numerous. However, the current choice can be a bit limited due to the sizeable displacement of refugees from Ukraine as many of them consider Prague as their final destination.



Additional Qualifications

Skills

EducationBachelor of Arts (BA): Anthropology (Required), Bachelor of Arts (BA): Cultural Studies (Required), Bachelor of Arts (BA): Human Rights (Required), Bachelor of Arts (BA): International Development (Required), Bachelor of Arts (BA): International Law (Required), Bachelor of Arts (BA): International Social Work (Required), Bachelor of Arts (BA): Political Science (Required), Bachelor of Arts (BA): Social Science (Required)

Certifications

Work Experience

CompetenciesAccountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Managing performance, Managing resource, Organizational awareness, Political awareness, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaboration

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Additional Information

Functional clearanceThis position doesn't require a functional clearance

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