UNHCR - Protection Associate - Jobs in Ethiopia
UNHCR - Protection Associate - Jobs in Ethiopia
Job DescriptionThe 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 individual 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 identification of alternative case management
for UASC
Effective liaison with relevant implementing partners and national authorities
Job Requirements
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
How to Apply
This vacancy is open for qualified Ethiopians and Non-Ethiopians with a valid work permit from Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs.
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.
Applicants who wish to be considered for this position should send a motivation letter and updated P11 form and/or factsheet to Human Resources Unit online by 15th May 2019
Candidates may be required to sit for a test.
Due to the volume of applications only short listed candidates will be invited for interview.
For more information and job application details, see; UNHCR - Protection Associate - Jobs in Ethiopia
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