Associate Child Protection Officer job at United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) | Apply Now

Age

• 18 – 80

Required experience

• 3 years

Nationality

• Candidate must be a national of a country other than the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements

• Relevant experience

• 3 years

Languages

• English, Level: Fluent, Desirable

Required education level

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Social Science, International Refugee or Human Rights Law, Political Sciences or related areas required; or equivalent knowledge preferred.

Competencies and values

• Professionalism: demonstrated understanding of operations relevant to UNHCR; technical capabilities or knowledge relevant or transferrable to UNHCR procedures and rules; discretion, political sensitivity, diplomacy and tact to deal with clients; ability to apply good judgement; ability to liaise and coordinate with a range of different actors, especially in senior positions; where appropriate, high degree of autonomy, personal initiative and ability to take ownership; resourcefulness and willingness to accept wide responsibilities and ability to work independently under established procedures; ability to manage information objectively, accurately and confidentially; responsive and client-oriented;

• Integrity: demonstrate the values and ethical standards of the UN and UNHCR in daily activities and behaviours while acting without consideration of personal gains; resist undue political pressure in decision-making; stand by decisions that are in the organization’s interest even if they are unpopular; take prompt action in cases of unprofessional or unethical behaviour; does not abuse power or authority;

• Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; excellent interpersonal skills; ability to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic, mixed-gender environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity; sensitivity and adaptability to culture, gender, religion, nationality and age; commitment to implementing the goal of gender equality by ensuring the equal participation and full involvement of women and men in all aspects of UN operations; ability to achieve common goals and provide guidance or training to colleagues;

• Commitment to continuous learning: initiative and willingness to learn new skills and stay abreast of new developments in area of expertise; ability to adapt to changes in work environment.

• 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;

• Communication: proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills, including ability to prepare clear and concise reports; ability to conduct presentations, articulate options and positions concisely; ability to make and defend recommendations; ability to communicate and empathize with staff (including national staff), military personnel, volunteers, counterparts and local interlocutors coming from very diverse backgrounds; capacity to transfer information and knowledge to a wide range of different target groups;

• Flexibility: adaptability and ability to live and work in potentially hazardous and remote conditions, involving physical hardship and little comfort; to operate independently in austere environments for protracted periods; willingness to travel within the area of operations and to transfer to other duty stations within the area of operations as necessary;

• Genuine commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion, reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards UNHCR’s mission and vision, as well as to the UN Core Values.

Skills and experience

• Minimum 3 years of work experience with refugees and/or other people of concern in a protection capacity, individual case work (managing interviews, conducting assessments, counselling, case advocacy and management, identifying solutions, etc.). Inter-national experience required.

Desirable Qualifications and Skills:

• Knowledge of UN policies and procedures;

• Knowledge / awareness of UNHCR’s Framework for the Protection of Children and Education and SGBV strategies;

• Knowledge of community communication and engagement approaches;

• Knowledge / awareness of cross cultural issues, especially in the context of child protection;

• Knowledge / awareness of gender issues and how to apply rights and community based approach to identify and respond to specific needs;

• Previous experience in child protection is a great advantage;

• Previous experience in working with communities;

• Skills in conducting trainings and exercises with large groups of people (e.g. trainings, participatory evaluations);

• Excellent drafting and analytical skills;

• Excellent interviewing and counselling skills;

• Ability to manage information, in a confidential manner, and to use database management systems;

• Ability to conduct individual and group assessments and to identify protection risks, to liaise with partners and pro-actively find solutions.

• Other

• Computer skills: Office Package (excellent knowledge of Word, good knowledge of Excel and Power Point) and Internet browsing.

Area(s) of expertise

• Administration, Security and protection, Social work

• Driving license