UNHCR Protection Associate - SGBV - Jobs in Kenya

UNHCR Protection Associate - SGBV - Jobs in Kenya

Organizational Context

Define the role of the position within the team, describing its leadership role, ifany, its external/internal work relationships or contacts, the contextual environment in which it operates and the scope of supervision received, and where applicable, exercised by the incumbent.

The Protection Associate (SGBV) is part of the SGBV Unit in the Operation, which is an integral part of the Protection team. The incumbent reports directly to the UNHCR SGBV Officer and the Senior Protection Coordinator. The Protection Associate (SGBV) is expected to coordinate quality, timely and effective protection responses to the needs of populations of concern, identify and assess SGBV cases.

Responsibility

Assist the SGBV Officer in planning, coordinating, supervising and building technical capacity of partners and providing technical guidance to SGBV actors and monitoring implementation of SGBV activities.

Assist in reviewing SGBV case management protocols/SOPs and adopting/revising to address identified gaps.

Support the development /revision of the multi-year SGBV strategy.

Assist with the profiling of PSN in the camps with a view of assessing their needs and analysing protection risks and capacities.

In collaboration with the other field staff, undertake regular need assessments with beneficiaries to assess gaps and needs in SGBV prevention and response activities for appropriate action in accordance with guidelines.

Liaise with relevant units/agencies (protection, field units and IP/OP) to ensure that the necessary services targeting women, children, the elderly and PLWD are reaching them and that SGBV prevention and response address their specific protection risks.

Maintain regular contact with SGBV actors; local authorities, operational and implementing partners in the community at all levels as required.

Assist in building capacity for the community-based protection and establish systems for community mobilization and

participation in planning and implementing SGBV prevention and response activities.

Work with implementing and operational partners to develop community-owned activities to address negative cultural practices that promote SGBV and support prevention and response activities in an AGDM sensitive manner.

Provide technical advice and guidance to partners and government counterparts on SGBV Comprehensive Strategy as well as the UNHCR policy and guidelines on Prevention and Protection of Sexual Violence.

Contribute to the preparation of status progress report and the units periodic reports by collecting relevant data pertaining to the refugees activities and maintain up-to-date computerized records.

Perform other related duties as required.

Essential Minimum Qualifications and Experience

Completion of Secondary education with training/certificate in social work, community development or other related fields.

Minimum 6 years of previous relevant job experience in Community Development, Social Works, SGBV/Child protection program or related fields.

Computer skills (MS office applications).

Fluency in English and Kiswahili.

Desirable Qualifications & Competencies

Previous experience in working SGBV related activities including planning, developing interventions, capacity building.

Training and facilitation skills.

Values

Integrity

Professionalism

Respect For Diversity

Cross-FunctionalCompetencies

Analytical Thinking

Political Awareness

How to Apply

Interested and qualified candidates should apply online by 12th June 2019

For more information and job application details, see; UNHCR Protection Associate - SGBV - Jobs in Kenya

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