UNHCR Protection Associate - Child Protection - Jobs in Hitsats - Ethiopia

UNHCR Protection Associate - Child Protection - Jobs in Hitsats - Ethiopia


General Background

The incumbent will work under the direct supervision of the Field Officer covering FU Hitsat, and in close collaboration with the Senior Protection officer and Child Protection officer based in Shire.

He/She has to show an ability to engage and form effective working relationship with implementing partners and any other relevant child protection actors, local authorities and refugees.

Purpose and Scope of Assignment

  • Contribute at field level child protection plan as part of the protection strategy.
  • Contribute at field level education, livelihood plan as part of the protection strategy
  • Contribute to the design, implementation and evaluation of protection related AGD based programming with implementing and operational partners.
  • Contribute to effective information management through the provision of disaggregated data on populations of concern and their problems Conduct BIA and BIDs for individual children and ensure that the best interests of the children is the underlying principle in the CP partners case management programmes

    Monitoring and Progress and Control
  • Number of protection interview conducted per week/month
  • Number of protection needs assessments drafted as part of resettlement case identification
  • Number of persons of concern provided with individuel case management
  • Regular update of protection events in ProGress as part of individual case management
  • Individual case management in child protection with a view to
    promoting family re-unification and identigfication of alternative case management for UASC
  • Effective liaison with relevant implementing partners and national athorities

    Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience

    Education:

  • Completion of high diploma and additional certificate/training in International Law, Political Science or related field is required
  • Fluency in English and working knowledge of another relevant UN language or local language.

    Job Experience:

  • Relevant to the function: 3 years.
  • Previous experience performing, general protection or child protection function in
  • Shire refugee context will be considered as asset.

    Key Competencies Required
  • Good computer skills
  • Ability to draft well-reasoned protection needs assessments including BIA and BID report

    Values
  • Integrity
  • Professionalism
  • Respect for Diversity Core Competencies
  • Core Competencies
  • Accountability
  • Team Work & Collaboration
  • Communication
  • Committment to Continous Learning
  • Client & Results Orientation
  • Organizational Awareness

    Desired:
  • Working knowledge of the UNHCR HRT,ProGres.
  • Completed Protection Learning Programme
  • Local language

    How to Apply
  • Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 15th May 2019
  • This vacancy is open for qualified Ethiopians only.
  • Female candidates are encouraged to apply.
  • UNHCR 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.
  • For more information and job application details, see; UNHCR Protection Associate - Child Protection - Jobs in Hitsats - Ethiopia



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