L’UNHCR recrute un(e) associé(e) à la protection de l’enfance, Goré, Tchad
Job Title : Child Protection Associate
Job Specialization :
Grade : G6
Location : Gore, Chad
Family/Non-Family : Non-Family
Job Code : 004031 Location Type: Sub-office
Hardship Level : E (most hardship) High Risk : ☐
Alternative Place of Assignment (if applicable) : Alternative Location:
Department : Chad, Gore
Position Number : 10032111
Position Type : Standard
Occupational Safety and Health Considerations :
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Job Specific Occupational Safety and Health Considerations (if applicable) :
Nature of the Position :
The Child Protection Associate will report to the Assistant Protection Officer or to the Senior Protection Officer, s/he is expected to work directly with communities and children of concern to identify the risks they face and to reinforce their capacities to protect themselves, their families, and communities. The incumbent must have knowledge of child protection policies and tools including the Best Interests Procedures Guidelines, local child protection laws, policies and services and understanding of displacement and protection issues including GBV, education and the application of the Age, Gender and Diversity Policy. The candidate should demonstrate good experience in participatory approaches to engage with and mobilize communities as well as working with marginalised groups. Knowledge of UNHCR Policies and procedures in protection, completion of the Protection Learning Programme and progress or CPIMS software is desirable. Furthermore, candidates, with substantial UNHCR and or NGO field experience in operations, including emergency situations as well as the capacity to discharge his/her tasks under pressure and stressful working environment will have an added advantage.
Living and Working Conditions :
In terms of working and living conditions, Gore is a small town that has only very basic infrastructure with very limited leisure and recreational facilities. The security situation in Gore remains stable compared to the rest of the Country as far as the general threats are considered.
However, attention should be paid to small crimes but without a significant impact on UN staff. Malaria is prevalent and all staff need to be vigilant by taking the relevant measures. Gore is an E non-family duty station with very limited health facilities available locally, although there is a UNDP Dispensary and a basic town hospital.
Any serious medical condition requires going to the Moundou by road or to N¿djamena by air. There are currently two regulars weekly UNHAS flight to and from Ndjamena.
The climate is classified as tropical wet and dry. The office has established a guest house for the international colleagues and private accommodation is available for all staff. Essential foodstuffs and basic domestic items can be found in Gore and there is a possibility for staff gets whatever other items are needed from Moundou.
The R&R cycle is every 8 weeks for international staff and there is a Special Compressed working schedule which is granted to national staff as well to promote their welfare.
There is no public electricity and running water is scarce, but UNHCR provides office generator electricity against monthly payment fees and free water to staff. Banking facilities are available at Moundou where one can open a current account in XAF at Ecobank.
Operation Scope :
Operation Budget : 5 – 20 mil Operation Workforce : 11 – 25.
Position Scope :
Workforce to Supervise :
Type of Persons of Concern :
- ☑ Refugees ☐ Internally Displaced Persons ☐ Returned Refugees ;
- ☐ Asylum Seekers ☐ Stateless ☐ Returned IDP’s :
- ☐ Others of Concern ☐ N/A.
Number of Persons of Concern : 5,001 – 10,000.
Additional Languages :
- English Desirable ;
- French Mandatory.
Language Comments : Fluency in French and knowledge of English is required.
Additional Relevant Skills :
- PR-Child Protection Community-based mechanisms/ approaches Desirable ;
- PR-Child Protection Inter-Agency Coordination and Information ;
- Management Desirable ;
- PR-Child Protection Mainstreaming in Voluntary Return, Reintegration ;
- Strategies & Programs Desirable.
Additional Relevant Certificates :
- HCR Protection Learning Prg Desirable ;
- Social Sciences Desirable ;
- Community Dvpt/Social Work Desirable.
