INTERNAL/EXTERNAL VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Vacancy Notice No. HONTE-018
Title of Post: Protection Associate (CP/SGBV)
Category/Grade: General Service, G6
Post Number: 10033399
Type of Contract: Fixed-term appointment
Location: Tegucigalpa, Honduras
Date of Issue: August 21, 2020
Closing Date: August 30,2020
Effective date
of assignment: October 1, 2020
Operational Context:
The Protection Associate (CP/SGBV) (Child Protection/Sexual and Gender-Based Violence) normally reports to Associate Protection Officer (CP/SGBV) or the Protection Officer. He/she monitors protection standards, operational procedures and practices in protection delivery in line with international standards and provides functional protection support to information management and programme staff.
The Protection Associate (CP/SGBV) is expected to coordinate quality, timely and effective protection responses to the needs of populations of concern (children, women, survivors of SGBV, including men and boys) and identify opportunities to mainstream CP/SGBV protection methodologies and integrate protection safeguards in operational responses in all sectors. He/she contributes to designing a comprehensive protection strategy and liaises externally with authorities and partners on protection doctrine and policy as guided by the supervisor.
The Protection Associate (CP/SGBV) also ensures that persons of concern under area of responsibility are involved with the Office in making decisions that affect them, whether in accessing their rights or in identifying appropriate solutions to their problems. To achieve this, the incumbent will need to build and maintain effective interfaces with communities of concern, local authorities and protection and assistance partners.
The Protection Associate position is located in National Office in Honduras (NOHON), with provision of support to Field Office San Pedro Sula (FOSAP) and the field units in Ocotepeque and Choluteca. The incumbent supports all activities pertaining the implementation of the protection strategy within the international protection pillar (humanitarian assistance, strengthening the asylum system, border monitoring, legal counselling). This includes identifying, interviewing, referring cases of people with international protection needs. Another important function of the position is to provide technical advice and guidance on RSD procedures and refugee law to relevant partners and government authorities.
The incumbent is supervised by a higher-level protection position and receives regular guidance and instructions from the supervisor on successive steps. The incumbent is expected to have a solid knowledge of interview techniques, protection methodologies, and humanitarian assistance. The incumbent is required to participate in various joint working groups, the Refugee Commission, and coordination mechanisms. The incumbent maintains regular contact on a working level on routine issues with other UNHCR offices, UN agencies, NGOs, government partners and implementing partners in the area.
Functional Statement:
Accountability
The protection of populations of concern is met through the application of International and National Law, relevant UN/UNHCR protection standards and IASC principles.
CP/SGBV activities are guided by the UNHCR country protection strategy.
The participation of persons of concern is facilitated through continuous assessment and evaluation using participatory, rights and community-based approaches.
CP/SGBV incidents are immediately identified and reported.
Responsibility
Stay abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment.
Consistently apply International and National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards and codes of conduct.
Contribuir a la adecuada coordinación entre las agencias del Sistema y participar en los mecanismos de coordinación que se establezcan dentro del equipo país de las naciones unidas.
Contribute to appropriate coordination between UN Agencies and participate in coordinated mechanisms established within the UN country team.
Provide advice on CP/SGBV issues to persons of concern; liaise with competent authorities to ensure the issuance of personal and other relevant documentation.
Monitor Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all CP/SGBV activities.
Manage individual SGBV and child protection cases.
Assist in identifying durable solutions for the largest possible number of persons of concern through voluntary repatriation, local integration and where appropriate, resettlement.
Contribute to effective information management through the provision of disaggregated data on populations of concern and their problems.
Participate in initiatives to capacitate authorities, relevant institutions and NGOs to strengthen national protection related legislation and procedures.
Contribuir al fortalecimiento de los procesos organizativos de las comunidades y a la adecuada representación en ellos de los diversos sectores de la comunidad.
Contribute to strengthen the community organizational processes and the adequate representation of the different sectors of the community.
Contribuir en la identificación participativa de riesgos y de alternativas de protección de las comunidades.
Contribute in the identification of risk and protection alternatives for the communities
Regular CP/SGBV activities that need to be followed up may include:
Assist in family reunification requests.
Monitor issues of child recruitment, and identification of potential MRM cases for referral to UNICEF MRM monitors.
Improve access to documentation, including civil registry matters.
Ensure protection monitoring.
Establish protection monitoring network, including through development of protection incident monitoring.
Follow-up on education and development of self-reliance opportunities.
Follow-up on child Protection cases, including family reunification cases, alternative care arrangements, BIA/BID processes, including referrals (in accordance with SOPs).
Monitor of CP/SGBV UNHCR partners.
Authority
Prioritize persons of concern for interview, counselling and propose protection support for individual cases.
Enforce compliance of local implementing partners with global protection policies and standards of professional integrity in the delivery of protection services.
Enforce compliance with, and integrity of, all protection standard operating procedures for CP/SGBV.
Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience:
3 years relevant experience with High School Diploma; or 2 years relevant work experience with Bachelor or equivalent or higher in Law, Political Science or related field is required.
Fluency in Spanish and working knowledge of English
Desirable Qualifications & Competencies:
Good computer skills.
Completed Protection Learning Programme
Knowledge of CP and SGVB protection principles, International and National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards and codes of conduct.
Experience in managing partners
Experience in working with vulnerable or traumatized individuals.
Required Competencies:
Managerial Competencies
- Judgement and Decision Making
Cross-Functional Competencies:
Stakeholder Management**
Analytical Thinking
Eligibility: Internal & Extenal candidates:
Group 1 Candidates: comprises current GS staff members holding an indefinite or fixed-term appointment who, at the date of the deadline for application, are serving in the country of the vacancy at the grade of the position or one grade below or above.
Group 2 Candidates: comprises candidates from the categories listed in the RALS after completion of one cumulative or continuous year of service in the country of the vacancy. The Group 2 status should have been confirmed by the HR Unit in the relevant country before the application is submitted. For further information regarding the categories, please consult the RALS.
External Candidates: are candidates who are not in Group 1 or Group 2.
Must be legally present in Honduras at the time of application, recruitment and hire.
Only candidates holding a permanent residency in Honduras will be considered eligible.
If you have questions regarding eligibility, you may also contact the HR Unit through hontevacancies@unhcr.org
Remuneration:
A competitive compensation and benefits package is offered. For information on UN salaries, allowances and benefits, please visit the portal of the International Civil Service Commission at: http://icsc.un.org.
How to apply:
Submission of Applications:
If you wish to be considered for this vacancy, please submit your letter of motivation and Personal History Form by e-mail clearly stating the position title, vacancy notice number and your Last Name in the subject line to: hontevacancies@unhcr.org by the closing date August 30, 2020
The Personal History Form and its supplementary sheet are available at:
https://www.unhcr.org/how-to-apply.html?query=personal%20history%20form
No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Shortlisted candidates may be required to sit for a written test and/or oral interview. UNHCR does not charge a fee at any stage of the recruitment process (application, interview, processing or any other fees).
UNHCR strongly encourages qualified female applicants for this position. UNHCR seeks to ensure that male and female employees are given equal career opportunities. UNHCR is committed to achieving workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality and culture. All applications will be treated with the strictest confidentiality.
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