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Background/Rationale for the Assignment

There has been widespread displacement in South Sudan since the conflict erupted in December 2013. It is estimated that 3 million people are internally displaced or have fled to neighboring countries. The recent Peace Agreement coupled with imminent plans to establish a government of national unity has led to a sense of hope for lasting peace. However, despite these promising developments, fresh fighting and tensions between warring parties has started anew in a number of locations, due to disagreements and tensions between government of South Sudan and other key parties in the conflict. Implementation of peace agreement and ongoing tensions have resulted in continued high rates of family separation, with over 20,000 children now identified as separated, unaccompanied, or missing. To date, nearly 6,500 children have been reunified with their families, leaving approximately 8,000 unaccompanied, separated, or reporting missing children still in need of family tracing services.

Based on the last IPC analysis, an estimated 4.8 million people are food insecure. The response to critical needs of those populations has been slow and insufficient. UNICEF Strategy represent the adapted response to the most vulnerable and hard to reach populations.As lead agencies or principal members of four life-saving clusters in South Sudan, UNICEF and WFP agree to an integrated Rapid Response Mechanism (IRRM) that will provide immediate lifesaving assistance and increase protection of most vulnerable population outside PoCs and main IDP settlements. Faced with an increasingly complex operating environment, the cornerstone of this impact focused partnership will be joint mobile rapid Registration and Response teams that will ensure coordinated delivery of life saving assistance.

During IRRM missions, UNICEF’s Child Protection in Emergencies program covers all key thematic areas including case management, family tracing and reunification, psychosocial support mine risk education, monitoring and reporting of grave child rights violations as well as supporting emergencies such as Ebola virus disease (EVD) preparedness and responding to floods. Currently the Child Protection programme is experiencing a period of transition, with a number of staff changes, and a more streamlined programme so there is a need for an experienced Child Protection Officer to support this transition period, to ensure donor requirements are met and quality programming is maintained.

Purpose / Tasks and expected results

The United Nations Children Fund (UNICEF) South Sudan is seeking the interest of a qualified Child Protection Officer with a strong background in provision of mobile response in Child Protection in Emergencies. Provide technical assistance to CPIE activities during IRRM missions of UNICEF SSCO with technical and managerial support from the CP manager. The proposed assignment is for a period of 11.5 months.

However, coordination and collaboration with other technical specialists, CPiE implementing partners and other sectors of UNICEF, field managers, programme managers, MHPSS forums, and other UN agencies including UNMISS, UNHCR, UNFPA, IOM and ICRC is essential.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

• Represent and Implement CPIE activities during IRRM missions of UNICEF SSCO

• Mapping of existing /potential UNICEF and CPSC implementing partners in the locations for IRRMs, during and prior to the RRM mission deployment

• Provide technical support to government and non-government organizations, including to negotiate access to hard-to reach beneficiaries.

• Coordinate and plan each IRRM missions with the emergency/field operations, supply and CP sections, ensuring that supplies are prepared and distributed/release on time, Act as the IRRM team leader, when required, on a rotational basis.

• Participate in actual mission and coordinate the Child Protection component of the mission

• Participate in rapid assessments and programme reviews with government and other counterparts to assess programs and to report on gaps/required actions.

• Work closely with internal and external colleagues including CP IRRM roster members and cross sectoral teams of UNICEF to discuss operational and implementation issues, provide solutions, recommendations and /or alert appropriate officials and stakeholders for higher level interventions and/or decisions.

• Monitor and report on program resources (financial and supplies), verify compliance with approved allocation/goals, organizational rules, regulations/procedures and donor commitments, standards of accountability and integrity. Follow up and report on issues identified to ensure timely resolution by management/stakeholders

• Submit Child Protection report of the IRRM mission and update the IRRM 5Ws for CPSC as well as CP section information management system immediate after each IRRM mission.

• Debrief supervisor and other colleagues immediately after returning from mission/assist in the planning and implementation of emergency preparedness and response relating to CP section. In case of emergency, assist in monitoring, reporting and assessing the nature and extent of the emergency in the assigned area and provide assistance to the country office as required.

• Participate in the implementation of emergency CP response activities including emergency preparedness activities of SSCO.

• Liase with SSCO in maintaining effective coordination and communication with national level cluster partners and other technical working groups.

Key Deliverables of the assignment
1 Prepare a clear workplan indicating priority IRRM activities for CP section. First week of the assignment
2 Take part in IRRM mission and represent CP section. Fifth week of the assignment
3 Submit IRRM reports to CP section and Field Operation team. Within one week after each IRRM mission
4 Prepare and submit CPSC 5Ws for UNICEF direct implementation including IRRM and directly implemented activities such as SSHF projects, CAAC trainings with UNMISS and other counterparts. 15th of each month
5 Conduct two training sessions for CP IRRM roster members and UNICEF/WFP IRRM teams 15th of October 2020
15th of February 2021
6 Monthly achievement report submission. End of each month
7 Draft the final exit report and key recommendations. End of the second month of the assignment

Duration:

11.5 months

Start Date:

01st of April 2020

QUALIFICATION and COMPETENCIES

Education
Basic university degree in Sociology, development studies, Human Rights, psychology or any other relevant area

Work Experience
Minimum 5 years of experience in Child Protection in Emergencies technical and coordination experience in emergency settings. Experience of designing and managing major donor projects and understanding donor compliance, human rights, and child protection in humanitarian contexts. Ability to analyse information, evaluate options, and think and plan strategically. Experience in capacity building and training of local communities, and protection stakeholders on Child Protection in Emergencies programming. Work experience in humanitarian emergencies or protracted-conflict settings especially in Africa. Experience in both development and humanitarian contexts is an added advantage. Previous experience with UNICEF is preferred.

Prior experience in a similar post to South Sudan (at least 6 months) and proven track record in ability to work flexibly and cope with stressful workloads and limited resources will be desirable

Language Requirements:
Fluency in English with excellent writing skills is required. Knowledge of another official UN language is an asset.
Deliverables & Payment Schedule details
Includes SMART deliverables which are specific, measurable, achievable, relevant, and time-bound outputs with specific delivery dates.

Deliverables (SMART)

1. Prepare a clear workplan indicating priority IRRM activities for CP section. First week of the assignment 7th of April 2020
2. Take part in at least 25-30 IRRM mission and represent CP section. Monthly basis Based on IRRM schedule
3. Submit IRRM reports to CP section and Field Operation team. Within one week after each IRRM mission 5 working days after each IRRM mission
4. Prepare and submit CPSC 5Ws for UNICEF direct implementation including IRRM and directly implemented activities such as SSHF projects, CAAC trainings with UNMISS and other counterparts. 15th of each month 15th of each month
5. Conduct two training sessions for CP IRRM roster members and UNICEF/WFP IRRM teams 15th of October 2020
15th of February 2021 15th of October 2020
15th of February 2021
6. Monthly achievement report submission. End of each month 25th of each month Monthly payment by 30th of each month
7. Draft the final exit report and key recommendations. End of the second month of the assignment 25th of March 2021
Total

Duty Station and Official Travel

Juba is the Duty Station with frequent travel to field locations

Estimated Cost of the Consultancy

Candidates are required to submit a detailed financial and technical with all inclusive professional fee

Travel Clause
• All UNICEF rules and regulations related to travel of Consultants/ Individual Contractors apply.
• All travels shall be undertaken only upon the prior written approval by UNICEF.
• All in-country travels are managed by UNICEF directly
• Travel costs will be reimbursed after the completion of mission. UNICEF will pay the applicable DSA rate and other travel related expenses upon submission of the invoice together with the supporting documentation.

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UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles and will therefore undergo rigorous reference and background checks. Background checks will include the verification of academic credential(s) and employment history. Selected candidates may be required to provide additional information to conduct a background check.

Remarks:

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.

Individuals engaged under a consultancy or individual contract will not be considered “staff members” under the Staff Regulations and Rules of the United Nations and UNICEF’s policies and procedures, and will not be entitled to benefits provided therein (such as leave entitlements and medical insurance coverage). Their conditions of service will be governed by their contract and the General Conditions of Contracts for the Services of Consultants and Individual Contractors. Consultants and individual contractors are responsible for determining their tax liabilities and for the payment of any taxes and/or duties, in accordance with local or other applicable laws.

Opening Date Mon Mar 23 2020 09:00:00 GMT+0300 (East Africa Time) E. Africa Standard Time
Closing Date Mon Apr 06 2020 23:55:00 GMT+0300 (East Africa Time