UNHCR Protection Associate - Sexual and Gender-Based Violence - Jobs in Uganda

UNHCR Protection Associate - Sexual and Gender-Based Violence - Jobs in Uganda

The Protection Associate (SGBV) (Sexual and Gender-Based Violence) normally reports to Associate Protection Officer (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 (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 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.

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.
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.
SGBV incidents are immediately identified and reported.

Responsibility