Job Opportunity: Assistant Community-Based Protection Officer

Asst Community-Based Prot Off – Community-based Protection

Hardship Level

D
Family Type

Family
Family Type

Family
Residential location (if applicable)

Grade

NOA
Staff Member / Affiliate Type

National Professional Officer
Reason

Regular > Regular Assignment
Remote work accepted
No
Target Start Date

2023-05-02
Job Posting End Date

April 5, 2023
Standard Job Description

Assistant Community-Based Protection Officer

Organizational Setting and Work Relationships
The Assistant Community-Based Protection Officer is a member of the Protection Unit in a Country Operation and may report to the Protection Officer, Community-Based Protection Officer, or another more senior staff member in the Protection Unit. Under the overall direction of the Protection Unit, and in coordination with other UNHCR staff, government, NGO partners and other stakeholders, the Assistant Community-Based Protection Officer works directly with communities of concern to identify the risks they face and to leverage their capacities to protect themselves, their families and communities. The incumbent may have direct supervisory responsibility for part of the protection and/or support staff and supports the application of community-based protection standards, operational procedures and practices in community-based protection delivery at the field level. To fulfill this role the Assistant Community-Based Protection Officer is required to spend a substantial percentage of the workday outside the office, building and maintaining networks within communities of persons of concern (PoC). The development and maintenance of constructive relationships with PoC that measurably impact and enhance protection planning, programming and results form the core of the work of the incumbent. S/he also supports the design of a community-based protection strategy by ensuring that it is based on consultation with PoC. building and maintaining networks within communities of persons of concern (PoC). The development and maintenance of constructive relationships with PoC that measurably impact and enhance protection planning, programming and results form the core of the work of the incumbent. S/he also supports the design of a community-based protection strategy by ensuring that it is based on consultation with PoC. building and maintaining networks within communities of persons of concern (PoC). The development and maintenance of constructive relationships with PoC that measurably impact and enhance protection planning, programming and results form the core of the work of the incumbent. S/he also supports the design of a community-based protection strategy by ensuring that it is based on consultation with PoC.

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 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 PoC 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, and marginalized groups .
– 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 centered 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 the development of an AGD-compliant strategy on which the response of the Protection Cluster is grounded 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 in the Country Operation.
– 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 project submissions and the budget 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 P1/NOA – 1 year relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or no experience with Graduate degree; or no 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
Some professional working experience.in the areas of community services, social work (eg, gender, GBV programs, women¿s empowerment and protection, work with refugees) or /and human rights or related tasks in government, NGO or international organization.

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
PR-Refugee Protection Principles and Framework
IT-Computer Literacy
DM-Database Management
PR-Coordination in Forced Displacement situations
PR-Child Protection Prevention and Response Programming
PR-Gender Equality
PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD)
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

He must have the ability to develop strategies aimed at improving standards in the areas of child protection, the fight against GBV, the protection of vulnerable people and education. He must also be able to work towards the implementation of social cohesion and community mobilization policies as well as the search for lasting solutions for vulnerable people.
Required languages ​​(expected Overall ability is at least B2 level):

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Desired languages

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Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:
To view occupational safety and health considerations for this duty station, please visit this link:
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Nature of Position:
GAPS
‘ Extent of the Central African refugee settlement area is very large and contrasts with the limited human resources and logistical means for the individual follow-up of cases.
‘ Insufficient number of teachers and school infrastructure
‘ Low rate of schooling for young girls
‘ Remoteness of secondary schools from places where refugees are settling
‘ Insufficient financial means of parents to meet educational needs
‘ Traditional gravity
‘ Weak support the resilience of women
‘ Risks of sexual violence on the sites due to the lack of lighting;
‘ Inadequate resources of MINPROFF and MINAS services;
‘ Lack of specialized care institutions for people living with a disability;
‘ Insufficient financial resources allocated to the management of PBS,
‘ Insufficiency of activities specifically targeting adolescents
, ‘ Weak empowerment of local protection committees
, ‘ Absence of an effective inter-agency community mechanism for managing complaints related to exploitation. and sexual abuse, allowing for appropriate reporting and response.

OUTLOOK
‘ Support the Government’s effort in mobilizing adequate resources for the educational offer in areas hosting refugees.
‘ Work with other sectors, especially Livelihood, and organize parents of students into structured groups around joint socio-economic recovery projects to strengthen access to and retention of children in school.
‘ Strengthen and empower community protection mechanisms.
‘ Ensure survivors’ safe and equitable access to quality and timely SGBV response services.
‘ Improve the adherence of men and women in the prevention and fight against SGBV
‘ Ensure the safety of girls and boys and build their capacities while providing them with support appropriate to their needs in the preservation of their best interests.
‘ Implement in a meaningful way mixed refugee and host community projects.
‘ Strengthen community conflict management mechanisms on and off site.
‘ Strengthen the means of action of MINAS, MINPROFF and MINJEC.
‘ Retrocession of 16 CPCs to the Communes (JRS)

All applications must be submitted ONLINE at: 

https://unhcr.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/fr-FR/External/job/Batouri-Cameroon/Asst-Community-Based–Prot-Off—Community-based-Protection_JR2315086 ?locationCountry=b579d21545a140c49418f0a3451a3160