UN VOLUNTEER DESCRIPTION OF ASSIGNMENT
Preamble:
The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peaceand development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development, and it benefits bothsociety at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism
globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.
In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and support withinthe communities. In this context, UNV volunteers take part in various forms of volunteerism and play a role indevelopment and peace together with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.
In all assignments, UNV volunteers promote volunteerism through their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer
activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge
between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UNV volunteers
even more rewarding and productive.

1. UNV Assignment Title:

UNV Child Protection Officer

2. Type of assignment:International UN Volunteer

3. Project Title:

UNV Assistance to UNMISS, ID no. 00079362

4. Duration:

Initial contract duration is dependent on arrival date during the current
budget cycle, with subsequent 12-month contract extensions.

5. Location, Country:

Republic of South Sudan (volunteer may be required to work anywhere in
the Mission area, including in remote locations; the exact duty station will
be determined upon arrival and can change in course of assignment).

6. Expected starting date:

Immediate

7. Brief Project Description:

Support UNMISS mandate

8. Host Agency/Host Institute: United Nations Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS)
9. Organizational Context:

UNMISS was established in 2011 under the auspices of the UN
Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO). Subsequently,
UNMISS mandate has been renewed through resolutions 2057 (2012)
and 2109 (2013).

10. Type of Assignment Place: Non Family Duty Station
11. Description of Duties:
The inclusion of a Child Protection component in peacekeeping missions is based on the provisions of theSecurity Council resolutions 1261 (1999), 1314 (2000), 1379 (2001), 1460 (2003), and 1539 (2004), which
provide a comprehensive framework for addressing the protection of children affected by armed conflict.
More explicitly, the Security Council Resolution 1612 (July 2005) states the Security Council’s commitment
to “continue to include specific provisions for the protection of children in the mandates of United Nations
peacekeeping operations, including the deployment of Child Protection Advisers (CPAs). It calls upon allparties concerned to ensure that the protection, rights and well-being of children affected by armed conflictare specifically integrated into all peace processes, peace agreements and post-conflict recovery andreconstruction programmes and to abide by the international obligations applicable to them relating to theprotection of children affected by armed conflict”. The resolution further outlines 6 grave violations
perpetrated against children in situations of armed conflict that are to be monitored and reported(Recruitment and use of child soldiers; abductions; sexual violence; killing/maiming; attacks against schools
and hospitals; denial of humanitarian access)1Security Council Resolution 1882 (2009) further strengthens the call for monitoring and now calls upon
parties to develop action plans for killing and maiming, and sexual violence. Security Council Resolution
1998 (2011) further enhances protection of schools and hospitals as a criteria for listing of parties to conflictas perpetrators. Security Council Resolution 2068 (2012) requests for sanctions against persistentperpetrators of violations against children in situations of armed conflict.
Under the direct supervision of the State Team Leader/Head Quarters Team Leader, the UNV Child
Protection Officer will undertake the following tasks:
Monitoring and Reporting Mechanism (MRM):
 Participating in the implementation of the MRM as per the provision of UN SCR 1612 (2005) inconjunction with the UN Country Task Force on the MRM;
 Undertaking field missions (Integrated Team field missions etc.) for monitoring and collecting of accurate
and timely data on substantive issues in the field related to children and armed conflict (CAAC);
 Reporting on issues related to children and armed conflict in line with UNMISS Child Protection Unit
(CPU) Work Plan, mandate and provisions of various UN SCR on CAAC;
 Providing timely inputs to relevant periodic reports to various mission reports, Global Horizontal Notes(GHN), Annual SG’s Report on CAAC, among others.
Mainstreaming Child Protection within mission components:
 Supporting the mainstreaming of Child Protection concerns into all aspects, activities, strategies, policies
and training programs of UNMISS peacekeeping operations and assisting in the overall implementationof relevant UN SCR on CAAC;
 Working directly with other UNMISS components, including the UN Police, Military Liaison Officers,
Human Rights, UN Disarmament, Demobilization and Reintegration (UNDDR), Rule of Law, Security
Institution Support Office (ROLSISO) etc. to integrate a child-conscious approach into the overall
mission work.
Advocacy and Co-ordination:
 Working with the Sudan People’s Liberation Movement (SPLA) to enhance the implementation of theRevised Action Plans on the release and re-integration of children associated with the SPLA; Participating and contributing inputs into the Child Protection Working Group (CPWG) as well as
information sharing among other external co-ordination mechanisms on child protection with other childprotection partners, national counterparts and UN Agencies;
 Liaising with relevant national counterparts, civil society organizations, UN/Non-Governmental
Organizations (NGO) actors and other relevant child protection actors in ensuring adequate response toviolations committed against children.
Justice for children and the fight against impunity:
 Regularly visiting detention centres to monitor and report on the situation of children in conflict with thelaw and under detention in Police Stations and Prisons; Advocating on the implementation and active enforcement of the legal provisions of the Child Act (2008),
including enactment of child-friendly policies by relevant Government Ministries and bodies; Participating in activities related to the fight against impunity for perpetrators of grave violations againstchildren as per the requirements of the UNMISS Human Rights Due Diligence Policy;
 Perform other related duties as may be required.
Promotion of the UN Volunteer Programme mandate

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UN Volunteers are expected to integrate the UN Volunteers Programme mandate within their assignment aswell as promote voluntary action through engagement with communities (urban & rural) during the course of
their work. As such UN Volunteers should dedicate a proportion of their working week to the following insupport of and in synergy with their primary role as UNV Child Protection Officer.

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The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme was created by the General Assembly (GA) in 1970 through GA resolution 26/59. Since then, UNV’s mandate has
been expanded by GA resolution 31/131 in 1976, GA resolution 56/38 in 2001 and others in the follow-up to the International Year of Volunteers in 2001.

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Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of volunteerism by reading relevant UNV
and external publications and taking active part in UNV activities (for instance in events that markInternational Volunteer Day);
Be acquainted with and building on traditional and/or local forms of volunteerism in the host country;
Contributing articles/write-ups on field experiences and submitting them for UNV publications/websites,
newsletters, press releases, etc.; initiating and/or participating in local volunteer groups, including
assisting them in submitting stories and experiences to the World Volunteer Web site;
Promoting or advising local groups in the use of online volunteering, or encouraging relevant local
individuals and organizations to use the UNV Online Volunteering service whenever technically possible;
Encouraging, mobilising and supporting co-workers, fellow UN Volunteers and members of the local
community to play an active part in peace and development activities on a voluntary basis;
Discussing with supervisors on how volunteerism for peace and development can be mainstreamed
through the assignment and integrate activities that promote volunteerism for peace and development
into work plans;
Assisting with the UNV ‘buddy programme” for newly-arrived UN Volunteers.

Lastly, when working with (including supervising) national staff or (non-)governmental counterparts, theincumbent is strongly encouraged to set aside dedicated time for training and capacity-building.
12. Results/Expected Output:

Field missions undertaken regularly and the situation of children in the area of operations monitored;
Periodically reported and contributed inputs into both mission-specific as well as Child Protection
reports;
UNMISS components and local counterparts on Child Protection trained;
Supported volunteer community-based protection/child protection provided;
A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during your assignment suchas specific quantification of mobilized volunteers, activities, capacities.

13. Profile Requirements:a) Qualifications, skills, experience:

Bachelor’s degree in social sciences, law, human rights, international relations or development relatedsubjects;
Three to five (3 to 5) years progressive experience, of which at least a significant portion should involve
international child or human rights-related programming and/or advocacy experience at the national orinternational levels;
Field experience in armed conflict situations is desirable;
Diploma, certificate or short-training course in facilitation/training skills desirable. Demonstrable
training/facilitation experience in lieu of certification is also acceptable;
Excellent written and spoken English; Arabic desirable;
Solid computer skills, including full proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word etc) and otherIT applications and office technology equipment;
Have a valid driver’s license and proven ability to drive manual gear 4x4 vehicles;
Have affinity with or interest in humanitarian relief, post-conflict situations, volunteerism as a mechanism fordurable development, and the UN System;
Sound security awareness.

b) Competencies and values:Integrity and professionalism: high degree of personal initiative and willingness to accept wideresponsibilities; ability to take ownership, and work independently under established procedures;
Accountability: ability to operate in compliance with organisational rules and regulations;
Planning, effective organizational and problem-solving skills and ability to manage a large volume ofwork in an efficient and timely manner, ability to establish priorities and to plan, coordinate and monitor
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projects/activities;
Teamwork and respect for diversity: ability to operate effectively across organizational boundaries; ability
to establish and maintain effective partnerships and harmonious working relations in a multi-cultural,multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity and gender;
Communication; proven interpersonal skills; good spoken and written communication skills; ability toadvocate and analyse;
Flexibility and willingness to live and work in hazardous and remote places, involving physical hardshipand little comfort, and including possible extensive travel within the Mission area;.
Commitment towards the principles of voluntary engagement, which includes solidarity, compassion,reciprocity and self-reliance; and commitment towards the UN core values.

14. Living Conditions:
Living conditions vary between UNMISS duty stations. Each duty station where UNMISS has a fieldpresence has basic residential camp facilities, which includes running water and electricity. Candidates
should be aware that accommodation in Juba and possibly other locations is austere and will be on sharedbasis. On arrival in Juba accommodation will be on a share basis. Ablutions will be shared. As theaccommodation situation eases single unit accommodation should become available in all locations. Please
note that the time line will vary for each location. In some locations, for example Juba and Renk it ispossible to live on the economy.
All UNMISS duty stations apart from Entebbe, Uganda are considered non - family duty stations. The
security level of UNMISS duty stations is classified by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS)
who will brief on arrival.
Some degree of medical service is provided in all UNMISS duty stations. The climate is tropical with a rainyseason in many areas that spans from April to October. Ability to live and work in the difficult and harshconditions of developing countries is essential.
15. Conditions of Service:
Contracts are issued, depending on budget and mission mandate, for either 6 or 12 months at a time(renewable depending on Mission mandate, operational necessity and satisfactory performance). Settling-InGrant is provided. Monthly Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) (US$ 2,471.00 single rate, US$ 2,721.00 1
dependent rate or US$ 2,921.00 2+ dependency rate) is intended to cover housing, utilities, and normal cost-of-living expenses. Life, health and permanent disability insurance are included, as well as periodic homeleave, final repatriation, and resettlement allowance.

Description of Assignment prepared by: Hazel de Wet, Chief, UNMISS Child Protection Unit
Date: 22 July 2013

Description of Assignment approved by Field Unit: Fiona Stitfold, UNV Programme Manager
Date: 22 July 20134