Org. Setting and Reporting

This position is located in the United Nations Mission in South Sudan, in Bentiu field office. Bentiu is classified as an “E” hardship duty station and a non-family duty station. The incumbent will report to the Head of Field Office in Bentiu and to the Senior Protection of Civilians Advisor.

Responsibilities

Within delegated authority, the incumbent will be responsible for the following duties:
Coordination and communication
- Support the implementation and review of the mission-wide PoC strategy and the field office protection action plans, the SRSG priorities and Impact Measurement Framework for Bentiu Field Office
- Ensure that POC efforts of the Field Office level are in line with the vision and strategy of the mission and in line with DPKO-DFS policy on Protection of Civilians;
- Cooperate with the Field Integrated Operations Center (FIOC), UN military and UN Police, UNMISS and humanitarian civilian sections to strengthen early warning and response systems;
- Ensure the dissemination of lessons learned and good practices on POC at the field level, and lead or participate in POC after action reviews; ensure coherence in planning of common approach such as the Beyond Bentiu Response Strategy, the Solution Working Group aiming at supporting durable solutions and promoting voluntary return of IDPs from the POC site and outside;
- Provide secretariat support to the protection of civilians coordination mechanisms including supporting the operational POC Taskforce at field level;
- Ensure close coordination with relevant PoC partners in the review and implementation of the strategy and local protection plans, including with focal points for child protection and sexual violence in conflict;
- Support the Senior PoC Advisor in strengthening cooperation with relevant protection actors at local level, including local authorities, civil society, UN agencies and funds and programs with complementary mandates and other relevant partners, including with international security forces and the protection cluster;
- Support the work of Community Liaison Assistants;
- Work with the POC coordination mechanisms and FIOC and POC unit to provide early warning of POC threats to mission leadership;
-Contribution to put in place or revise POC contingency plan in every Field office
-Contribute to POC unit efforts in the implementation of the training program to TCC and PCC and National counterparts.
-Contribute to the drafting of various reports (Secretary General's report, monthly analysis report, thematic reports etc..) as well as the drafting of policy and strategy documents on the protection of civilians
Monitoring, analysis and reporting
- Lead or join protection team assessments with other actors;
- Ensure that adequate the field office PoC analysis is included in relevant reporting requirements, including SG reports;
- Report on any resource and capability constraints which adversely affect the mission's ability to implement its protection of civilians mandate; and ’Take responsibility for any POC monitoring and reporting activities in the area of responsibility.
Training
- Support the Head of Field Office and the Senior POC Advisor in assessing the training needs on protection of civilians issues within the area of responsibility, and design and support the delivery of tailored POC modules with relevant mission components, in close consultation with the IMTC and the Senior POC Advisor;
- In cooperation with the IMTC and other mission components, ensure adequate training on PoC for Governmental institutions and other counterparts,
- Provide support as required and undertake other tasks as may be appropriate to the specific context and tasks vis-a-vis PoC.

Competencies

Professionalism
Knowledge of issues related to protection and rights of women and children affected by armed conflict. Understanding of international humanitarian and human rights law. Strong analytical skills and excellent skills in drafting a board range of documents including speeches and reports; ability to review and edit the work of others. Ability to influence others to reach agreement; conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Shows pride in work and in achievements. Demonstrates professional competence and mastery of subject matter. Is conscientious and efficient in meeting commitments, observing deadlines and achieving results. Is motivated by professional rather than personal concerns. Shows persistence when faced with difficult problems or challenges; remains calm in stressful situations. Provides leadership and takes responsibility for incorporating gender perspectives and ensuring the equal participation of women and men in all areas of work.

Teamwork: Works collaboratively with colleagues to achieve organizational goals. Solicits input by genuinely valuing others’ ideas and expertise; is willing to learn from others. Places team agenda before personal agenda. Supports and acts in accordance with final group decision, even when such decisions may not entirely reflect own position. Shares credit for team accomplishments and accepts joint responsibility for team shortcomings.

Planning and organizing: Develops clear goals that are consistent with agreed strategies. Identifies priority activities and assignments; adjusts priorities as required. Allocates appropriate amount of time and resources for completing work. Foresees risks and allows for contingencies when planning. Monitors and adjusts plans and actions as necessary. Uses time efficiently.

Education

Advanced university degree (Master’s degree or equivalent degree) in political science, international relations, humanitarian and human rights law, public administration or a related field. A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Work Experience

A minimum of seven years of progressively responsible experience in political affairs, humanitarian affairs, human rights, international relations, public administration or related field at national and international level, is required.
Experience working in protection of civilians issues is required.
Experience working in a conflict or post-conflict situation is desired

Languages

English and French are the working languages of the United Nations Secretariat. For the position advertised, fluency in English is required.

Assessment

Evaluation of qualified candidates may include an assessment exercise which may be followed by competency-based interview.

Special Notice

The United Nations Secretariat maintains rosters of qualified and available candidates to fill anticipated job openings in peacekeeping operations, special political missions, and other field operations.

The purpose of this job opening is to generate a list of qualified candidates for inclusion in the [roster name, level e.g. Chief, Geospatial Information Officer, P-4] roster. The entire assessment process takes an average of six months; all applicants will be notified in writing of the outcome of their application (whether successful or unsuccessful) within 14 days of the conclusion of the process. Successful candidates will be placed on the roster and subsequently will be invited to apply for field mission vacancies open only to roster members. Roster membership does not guarantee selection.

United Nations Considerations

According to article 101, paragraph 3, of the Charter of the United Nations, the paramount consideration in the employment of the staff is the necessity of securing the highest standards of efficiency, competence, and integrity. Candidates will not be considered for employment with the United Nations if they have committed violations of international human rights law, violations of international humanitarian law, sexual exploitation, sexual abuse, or sexual harassment, or if there are reasonable grounds to believe that they have been involved in the commission of any of these acts. The term “sexual exploitation” means any actual or attempted abuse of a position of vulnerability, differential power, or trust, for sexual purposes, including, but not limited to, profiting monetarily, socially or politically from the sexual exploitation of another. The term “sexual abuse” means the actual or threatened physical intrusion of a sexual nature, whether by force or under unequal or coercive conditions. The term “sexual harassment” means any unwelcome conduct of a sexual nature that might reasonably be expected or be perceived to cause offence or humiliation, when such conduct interferes with work, is made a condition of employment or creates an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment, and when the gravity of the conduct warrants the termination of the perpetrator’s working relationship. Candidates who have committed crimes other than minor traffic offences may not be considered for employment.

Due regard will be paid to the importance of recruiting the staff on as wide a geographical basis as possible. The United Nations places no restrictions on the eligibility of men and women to participate in any capacity and under conditions of equality in its principal and subsidiary organs. The United Nations Secretariat is a non-smoking environment.

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No Fee

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