Field Protection Officer (P2)

Position Title: Field Protection Officer

Duty Station: Malakal, South Sudan

Classification: Professional Staff, Grade P2

Type of Appointment: Special short-term graded, 6 months with possibility of extension

Estimated Start Date: As soon as possible

Closing Date : 24 January 2024

Established in 1951, IOM is a Related Organization of the United Nations, and as the leading UN agency in the field of migration, works closely with governmental, intergovernmental and non-governmental partners. IOM is dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration for the benefit of all. It does so by providing services and advice to governments and migrants.

IOM is committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment. Read more about diversity and inclusion at IOM at www.iom.int/diversity.

Applications are welcome from first- and second-tier candidates, particularly qualified female candidates as well as applications from the non-represented member countries of IOM. For all IOM vacancies, applications from qualified and eligible first-tier candidates are considered before those of qualified and eligible second-tier candidates in the selection process.

For the purpose of this vacancy, the following are considered first-tier candidates:

1. Internal candidates
2. Candidates from the following non-represented member states:

Antigua and Barbuda; Barbados; Botswana; Cabo Verde; Comoros; Congo (the); Cook Islands; Dominica; Fiji; Grenada; Guinea-Bissau; Holy See; Iceland; Kiribati; Lao People's Democratic Republic (the); Madagascar; Marshall Islands; Micronesia (Federated States of); Namibia; Nauru; Palau; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Solomon Islands; Suriname; The Bahamas; Tonga; Tuvalu; Uzbekistan; Vanuatu

Second tier candidates include:

All external candidates, except candidates from non-represented member states.

Context:

IOM in South Sudan has a broad range of programming centred around three broad areas: humanitarian coordination and support, humanitarian response and resilience, and peacebuilding, transition, and development. Humanitarian coordination and support include leading/co-leading the Camp Coordination and Camp Management (CCCM) and Shelter and Non-Food Items (NFI) Clusters, Displacement Tracking Matrix (DTM), Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), and management of WASH and Shelter and NFI core-pipelines, humanitarian hubs and standard transport services. Humanitarian response and resilience include CCCM, WASH, Shelter & NFI, Health, Protection, Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) and the management of a Rapid Response Fund. Under peacebuilding, transition and development, IOM South Sudan implements programming on housing, land and property issues, transition and recovery, transhumance conflict prevention, community-based violence reduction, community development and migration management.

Under the overall guidance of the Emergency Response Coordinator and the direct supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Protection, Gender Equality and Inclusion), and in close coordination with the Head of Malakal Sub-Office, and the Head of Sub-Offices of other field locations to be covered through roving capacity, the Field Protection Officer will complete the tasks outlined below:

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

1. Supervise the daily activities of the protection field teams in IDP camps as well as host communities by, for example, organizing and assisting the teams in achieving their tasks; attending on behalf of IOM Protection camp-level meetings and events; collaborating with relevant IOM staff, United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR), Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), government counterparts, and other external partners on protection matters, and applying global protection and IOM standards and procedures.
2. Provide technical guidance to IOM Protection staff, specifically for community outreach, including awareness raising, consultations, vulnerability assessments, referrals, and direct assistance provision.
3. Assist with the daily operations of other IOM sectors, including CCCM, Health, Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH), Health and MHPSS units, to help mainstream and integrate protection interventions into IOM’s multisectoral humanitarian response in camps and host communities, and in actions designed to aid durable solutions.
4. Provide technical inputs for the development of the monitoring and evaluation tools to facilitate effective implementation of Protection activities and accountability to affected populations measures and monitor protection field teams in the implementation of M&E activities.
5. Compile, analyse and feed collected data and information to the Programme Coordinator(Protection, Gender Equality & Inclusion, Emergency Response Coordinator and Head of Sub-Offices) to help support programme development, as well as adjustments of approaches in ongoing operations and programmes for enhanced protection-sensitivity.
6. Participate in specific capacity building initiatives for staff regarding IOM protection commitments as well as international protection standards and tools (inter alia IOM’s Principles for Humanitarian Action, IOM Approach to Protection, Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) Protection Policy, IASC Guidelines for GBV in Humanitarian Action, IASC Guidelines for Disability Inclusion in Humanitarian Action, Sphere Standards, etc.).
7. Facilitate the mainstreaming of protection across all IOM sectors in line with IOM internal guidance on the issue. Such support may include working with the Protection Mainstreaming focal point to evaluate progress and conduct training.
8. On behalf of IOM, participate in Field/State-level Protection Cluster, GBV Area of Responsibility, and PSEA Taskforce.
9. Participate in the Mission’s Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) efforts by supporting trainings, participating in community dialogues, implementing risk mitigation measures, and reinforcing reporting procedures among staff.
10. Undertake frequent duty travel to very challenging areas.
11. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience:

Education

• Master’s degree in International Development, Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law, Social Work, Humanities/Social Science or a related field from an accredited academic institution with two years of relevant professional experience; or,
• University degree in above fields with four years of relevant professional experience.

Experience

• Experience in protection and/or MHPSS response programming in humanitarian context.
• Experience working with vulnerable groups, for example, survivors GBV, persons with disabilities, persons that have experienced trauma, etc.
• Experience and ability working in difficult locations for extended periods of time.
• Experience delivering trainings, providing guidance and supervising protection and/or MHPSS field teams is an advantage.
• Professional experience working on Protection GBV risk mitigation in crisis context.
• Experience in the development and/or implementation of protection mainstreaming and/or specialized protection programming.
• Experience in equivalent role in South Sudan is an advantage.

Skills

• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously undertime constraints.
• Accurate and detail oriented.
• Good computer skills including knowledge of MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and email/internet software.
• Ability to be resourceful and flexible in a limited resource environment.

Languages

IOM’s official languages are English, French, and Spanish. All staff members are required to be fluent in one of the three languages.

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written). Working knowledge of Arabic is an advantage.

Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

Notes

1 Accredited Universities are the ones listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database (https://whed.net/home.php).

Required Competencies:

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Managerial Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link.

https://www.iom.int/sites/default/files/about-iom/iom_revised_competency_framework_external.p df

Competencies will be assessed during a competency-based interview.

Other:

Internationally recruited professional staff are required to be mobile.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

This selection process may be used to staff similar positions in various duty stations. Recommended candidates will remain eligible to be appointed in a similar position for a period of 24 months.

The list of NMS countries above includes all IOM Member States which are non-represented in the Professional Category of staff members. For this staff category, candidates who are nationals of the duty station’s country cannot be considered eligible.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and background verification and security clearances. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical clearance process.

Vacancies close at 23:59 local time Geneva, Switzerland on the respective closing date. No late applications will be accepted.