Junior Professional Officers Programme 2020  -JPO UNDESA Rule of Law – Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict (OSRSG-SVC) – Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict" Financing new JPO UNDESA Rule of Law – Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict (OSRSG-SVC) – Team of Experts on the Rule of Law and Sexual Violence in Conflict" The Junior Professional Officers (JPO) Programme, also known as the Associate Experts Programme, is a multilateral technical cooperation initiative sponsored by the Directorate General for Development Cooperation and Humanitarian Aid of Belgium. The Programme originaates from a United Nations Economic and Social Council resolution adopted in 1961 which approved and encouraged the collaboration of volunteers, financed by their respective countries of origin, in implementing development cooperation initiatives and programmes. 
Belgium joined the Programme in 1963, and over the years has developed it into a Programme, extending its sponsorship to the Multilateral partnerl organizations with which the Belgian Government stipulated in specific agreements
 The JPO Programme recruits Junior Professional Officers for the different UN Organisations. JPOs are recruited under bilateral agreements between the UN and donor countries. JPOs are generally nationals of donor countries. Belgium also finances nationals of developing countries. Candidates are 32 years old with a Master degree and minimum two years of professional experience. It enables young professional to gain workexperience within UN organizations The JPO will be part of a team of Programme Officers assigned to backstop the Office of the SRSG on Sexual Violence in Conflict. The JPO will work under the UN Action Coordinator, who will ensure constant mentoring of the JPO, and s/he will function under the overall guidance of the Chief of Staff of the Office of the Special Representative of the Secretary-General on Sexual Violence in Conflict. Regular reviews of agreed objectives, working arrangements and performance will be ensured. On completion of the assignment, the JPO will have/be able to
• Reflect complex substantive or operational issues linked to sexual violence in concise reports.
• Understand matters related to peace and security, develop a knowledge of peacekeeping contexts, and practical experience of contributing substantively to reports, talking points, press releases, advocacy products and other documents on sexual violence, coordination mechanisms and protection of civilians-related issues.
• Have a thorough understanding of relations with the Security Council.
• Understand the dynamics linked to sexual violence in complex conflict and post-conflict situations and formulate appropriate recommendations to achieve the goals of the organization.
• Function in a multi-disciplinary team and a multi-cultural environment.
The JPO will develop familiarity with matters related to peace and security, conflict and post-conflict contexts, knowledge of peacekeeping, and practical experience of contributing substantively to reports It enables young professionals in the possession of a university degree with 2 years of relevant experience and not over the age of 32 years to gain in-field training and experience with the multilateral partnerorganzations of Belgium for a period of maximum three years.