Community Based Protection Associate Vacancy Job Ref: VACUNHCR9465-23

United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)

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Mission and objectives

The Office of the UNHCR was established on 14 December 1950 by the UN General Assembly. The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems world-wide.

Its primary purpose is to safeguard the rights and well-being of refugees. It strives to ensure that everyone can exercise the right to seek asylum and find safe refuge in another State, with the option to return home voluntarily, integrate locally or to resettle in a third country (www.unhcr.org).

The UNHCR Representation Office in Rwanda principally manages a refugee population (mainly refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo who have been on the Rwan-dan territory since 1996 and Burundian refugees who have been arriving in the country further to the volatile situation in Burundi since April 2015) as well as a significant re-turnee population of Rwandan refugees returning after many years in exile. It is com-posed of the Branch Office in Kigali and Field Offices in Huye, Gicumbi, Rusizi, Rubavu,

Karongi, Kirehe and Kabarore. It hosts approximately 155,749 refugees in three proracted refugee camps, namely Nyabiheke (managed by Kabarore Office) Gihembe (managed by Gicumbi Office) as well as Kiziba (managed by Karongi Office), three new refugee camps, namely Kigeme and Mugombwa (managed by Huye Office) as well as Mahama (managed by Kirehe Office), and urban settings (Kigali and Huye).

Since April 2015, UNHCR is also supporting two additional reception centers in Bugesera and Nyanza districts for Burundian refugees.

The existing transit center in Rusizi (Nyagatare Transit Centre) that was receiving Rwandan returnees has also started functioning as a reception center for Burundian new arrivals.

As of December 2013, Rwanda hosted approximately 74,000 Congolese refugees. 99% of the refugee caseload is predomi-nantly composed of refugees from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with 84% originating from North Kivu and 11% from South Kivu.

Context

The Office of the UNHCR was established on 14 December 1950 by the UN General Assembly. The agency is mandated to lead and co-ordinate international action to protect refugees and resolve refugee problems worldwide.

All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description.

They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks.

In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR’s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity.

Task description

Under the direct supervision of Associate Protection Office, the national UN Volunteer/Community Based Protection Associate will undertake the following tasks: -Draft preliminary assessment for individual case and present to Head of protection unit for review and further processing.

-Monitoring and evaluate Community based protection partners to ensure community-based protection activities are delivery timely to PoCs and enable the referral procedure for dealing with individual case referrals;

Conducted protection desk/reception at urban setting and in the camp by Identifying person with specific need and refer them to HI for further assistance.

-Maintain protection presence through regular field missions and reports, making direct contact with persons of concern, host communities, local authorities, and partners.

-Contribute to ensuring that the response of the Protection Cluster is grounded in an AGD-compliant strategy which covers all assessed and prioritized protection needs of the affected populations.

-Provide advice on protection issues to persons of concern.

-Liaise with competent authorities to ensure the issuance of personal and other relevant documentation.

-Ensure that UNHCR’s policies, standards and procedures are constantly and coherently applied in the Area of Responsibility (AoR).

-Assist in ensuring that the needs of persons of concern in the AoR are assessed and analyzed in a participating manner and using an Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective to form a firm basis for planning.

-Assist in ensuring that protection incidents and gaps in assistance are immediately identified and addressed; Assist in identifying vulnerable groups or individuals who may need special attention or special arrangements and make recommendations on the needs of different groups of refugees.

-Contribute to asset mapping of existing public facilities in area of responsibility and share the gathered information with the COVs and supervisor; accordingly, Contribute to continuous capacity building of the COVs.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:

    •  Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNV activities (for in-stance in events that mark International Volunteer Day).
    •  Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country. ePCxCIn B552pp
    •  Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they are undertaking, including participation in ongoing reflection activities.
    •  Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNV publications/websites, newsletters, press releases, etc.
    •  Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly arrived UN Volunteers.
  •  Promote or advise local groups in the use of online volunteering or encourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 27 – 80

Nationality

Candidate must be a national or legal resident of the country of assignment.

Requirements

Required experience

3 years of experience in Field and commitment to help persons of concern and willingness to cooperate with counterparts.

-Demonstrated ability to use Microsoft Office applications, and database software

-Excellent communication skills

-Excellent interpersonal skills

-Professional work experience, including a minimum of one (1) year in a refugee protection role , involving casework or another client or customer-oriented role.

-Knowledge of UN policies and procedures.

-Good analytical skills.

-Strong interpersonal and communication skills in a multi-cultural setting.

-Ability to live and work in the difficult and harsh conditions of developing countries is essential.

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

Area(s) of expertise

Crisis and emergency response

Driving license

Languages

English, Level: Fluent, Required

French, Level: Working knowledge, Desirable

Kinyarwanda, Level: Mother tongue, Required

Required education level

Bachelor degree or equivalent in Law, International Law, International Relations, Social Sciences, Political Sciences, or related field

Competencies and values

☒Accountability

☒Adaptability and Flexibility

☒Building Trust

☒Client Orientation

☒Communication

☒Ethics and Values

☒Integrity

☒Planning and Organizing

☒Professionalism

☒Respect for Diversity

☒Self-Management

☒Technological Awareness

☒Working in Teams

Other information

Living conditions and remarks

Huye is not a duty station where staffs reside in UNHCR housing in terms of accommodation. Houses are available for rent and staffs are guided upon arrival to available housing options which are usually equipped with adequate facilities.

The usual practice is to give at least a three-months deposit upon signing a rent contract. Huye has small private clinics that can offer consultations with general practicians or some specialists.

There is a tertiary level facility (CHUB – Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Butare) which is considered referral hospital at the national level. Limited education facilities are available for staffs’ children.

There are no accredited international schools in Huye but private schools offering teaching in English or French, following the national curricula. Security in Huye is at Level 1 and is a family duty station (category B) with low security risks. Banking facilities are available.

Transport is available with (private) buses every 30min / every hour (depending on the time of the year) to Kigali. Concerning transport, even though motorcycle taxis are not recommended, they are the fastest way to get around the big cities.

Helmets are provided, but it is better to have your own helmet. You can also take a standard taxi. Those with a yellow stripe will be run by individuals.

Public transportation is the cheapest, and many of the buses are new and well-maintained. You can also take these buses farther afield; expect to pay a fare based on distance.

Shops and markets are available with necessary items including imported goods, home furnishings and electrical appliances.

For volunteers, the UNV Programme offers monthly living allowance to cover basic needs like housing, utilities, transportation, and communication.

The purpose of the allowances and entitlements paid to UN Volunteers is to enable UN Volunteers to sustain a secure standard of living at the duty stations in line with United Nations standards without incurring personal costs..

The allowances are in no way to be understood as compensation, reward, or salary in exchange for the UN Volunteer’s service.

Inclusivity statement

United Nations Volunteers is an equal opportunity programme that welcomes applications from qualified professionals. We are committed to achieving diversity in terms of gender, care protected characteristics.

As part of their adherence to the values of UNV, all UN Volunteers commit themselves to combat any form of discrimination, and to promoting respect for human rights and individual dignity, without distinction of a person’s race, sex, gender identity, religion, nationality, ethnic origin, sexual orientation, disability, pregnancy, age, language, social origin or other status.

Note on Covid-19 vaccination requirements

This UNV assignment is subject to proof of vaccination against Covid-19 with WHO approved vaccine, unless the UNHCR Medical Service approves an exemption from this requirement on medical grounds.

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