Child Protection Officer
JOB DETAIL
JOB SUMMARY:
Child Protection Officer
Onsite
1
assignment(s)
Open recruitment (advertised)
Advertisement end date:01/08/2024
General
Description of assignment title
Child Protection Officer
Assignment country
Central African Republic
Expected start date
01/08/2024
Sustainable Development Goal
16. Peace, justice and strong institutions
Volunteer category
International UN Volunteer Specialist
Host entity
MINUSCA
Type
Onsite
Expected end date
30/06/2025
Number of assignments
1
Duty stations
Bangassou
Details
Mission and objectives
Concerned with the security, humanitarian, human rights and political crisis in the Central African Republic and its regional implications, the Security Council authorized in April 2014 the deployment of a multidimensional United Nations peacekeeping operation, MINUSCA, with the protection of civilians as its utmost priority. Its other initial tasks included support for the transition process; facilitating humanitarian assistance; promotion and protection of human rights; support for justice and the rule of law; and disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation processes. The newly established mission subsumed the UN Integrated Peace building Office in the Central African Republic (BINUCA). MINUSCA current uniformed personnel levels stand at 11,650 military personnel and 2,080 police personnel, and are tasked with the strategic objective of creating the political, security and institutional conditions conducive to sustainably reducing the presence of — and threat posed by — armed groups. See http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/missions/minusca/.
Context
Concerned with the security, humanitarian, human rights and political crisis in the Central African Republic and its regional implications, the Security Council authorized on 10 April 2014 deployment of a multidimensional United Nations peacekeeping operation – MINUSCA, with the protection of civilians as its utmost priority. Its other initial tasks included support for the transition process; facilitating humanitarian assistance; promotion and protection of human rights; support for justice and the rule of law; and disarmament, demobilization, reintegration and repatriation processes. The newly established mission subsumed the UN Integrated Peace building Office in the Central African Republic (BINUCA) on the date of the establishment and has been set to take over authority in military and police matters from the African Union-led peacekeeping operation – MISCA – on 15 September 2014. (http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/missions/minusca/).
Task description
The following duties are generic and may differ depending on the requirements of the mission. Under the overall supervision of the Bangassou Head of Office/Chief Child Protection, the UN Volunteer Child Protection Officer will perform the following duties: – Represent MINUSCA Child Protection at working level meetings as required. – Work closely with peacekeeping personnel and partners on the ground in mainstreaming the protection of children in all activities. – Participate in regular induction and training programs on child rights and child protection for mission personnel, UN Agency staff, local authorities, peace committees, partners, NGOs and parties to the conflict deployed in his/her area of responsibility and build capacity of actors to prevent and respond to grave violations against children. – Identify child protection concerns, trends and responses related to children and armed conflict and report daily to the Chief Child Protection Adviser. – Monitor and report on grave violations committed against children in coordination with peacekeeping personnel and partners in his/her area of responsibility. – Engage in a dialogue with parties to the conflict on child protection concerns to prevent and address grave violations against children. – Assist in the development of capacities of peacekeeping personnel and partners to collect timely, accurate, reliable and objective information on violations committed against children. – Establish a viable management and screening system of the information collected in the field. – Under the guidance of the Chief Child Protection Adviser, liaise with local authorities in his/her area of responsibility on actions taken to prevent and prosecute violations committed against children and follow up on assistance for child victims. – Support liaison and cooperation with key actors, including United Nations agencies, international organizations and non-governmental organizations in order to coordinate support to the protection of the needs of children. – Support the establishment and the work of the Protection Working Groups Network as well as the Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism / Working Groups in his/her area of responsibility. – Develop an understanding of Security Council Resolutions on Children; – Carry out regular field missions and participate in joint field missions in order to address child protection concerns. – Any other related duties as may be required.
Eligibility criteria
Age
18 – 80
Nationality
Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.
Requirements
Required experience
3 years of experience in the field of Human Rights, Child Protection or protection.
Area(s) of expertise
Legal affairs
Driving license
Driving licence an asset, including driving experience over difficult terrain with 4×4 manual gear vehicle Required
Languages
English, Level: Working knowledge, Required French, Level: Fluent, Required
Required education level
Bachelor degree or equivalent in Law, Social Science, Anthropology, Sociology, Psychology, International Relations or any related fields,
Competencies and values
• Integrity and professionalism: demonstrated expertise in area of specialty and ability to apply good judgment; ability to work independently under established procedures in a politically sensitive environment, while exercising discretion, impartiality and neutrality; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented. • Accountability: mature and responsible; ability to operate in compliance with organizational rules and regulations. • Planning and organizing: effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume of work in an efficient and timely manner; ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor (own) work; ability to work under pressure, with conflicting deadlines, and to handle multiple concurrent projects/activities. • Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender; • Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups; • Flexibility, adaptability, and ability and willingness to operate independently in austere, remote and potentially hazardous environments for protracted periods, involving physical hardship and little comfort, and including possible extensive travel within area of operations as may be necessary; • Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values
ABSTRACT:
United Nations Child Protection Officer Central African Republic UN Jobs 2024
United Nations looking for “Child Protection Officer”. Applicants with an Advanced degree may apply on or before 01-Aug-24.
The United Nations has published a job vacancy announcement on 18-Jul-24 for qualified applicants to fill in the vacant post of Child Protection Officer to be based in Bangassou, Central African Republic. For more jobs, please visit https://unjoblink.org
Company Name: United Nations
Job Title: Child Protection Officer
Duty Station: Bangassou, Central African Republic
Country: Central African Republic
Application Deadline: 01-Aug-24
