International Protection Officer - Crisis Response , South Sudan

International Protection Officer –

Crisis Response

various locations, South Sudan



This is an urgent position that requires

immediate deployment. Applicants will be

contacted on a rolling basis.





JOB PURPOSE:

To implement civilian protection and

violence-prevention programming for

those affected by the crisis/violent conflict

in South Sudan.





KEY OBJECTIVES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide protective presence and

accompaniment to vulnerable groups and

persons with specific needs, with

particular focus on improving child

protection and combating gender-based

violence.

• Assess security risks and implement

mitigation strategies for both host and IDP

communities.

• Continuously monitor conflict situation in

order to track conflict trends and identify

protection needs.

• Identify and flag communities or

individuals in need of specialised support

services, maintain updated referral

pathway, ensure effective dissemination of

information

• Establish and support community

protection mechanisms, provide technical

skills training in conflict analysis,

nonviolent conflict resolution and

community based protection strategies

• Facilitate active participation and

leadership of women in community peace

and security strategies

• Monitor all protection issues and

coordinate with concerned local

authorities and NGOs to ensure that

relevant protection partners are fully

informed on the situation in the region;

• Facilitate communications and

relationships between communities in

conflict, providing proactive engagement

to mitigate potential conflict including

facilitated dialogue, shuttle diplomacy and

the development of specific

implementable agreements





QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:

A. Education, Knowledge and Experience

• 3 -5 years' work experience in human

security, child or civilian protection.

• Demonstrated successful experience in

working in complex security environments

• Demonstrated experience working with

state authorities, negotiation and

mediation

• Demonstrated ability to live, work and

solve problems independently and

effectively in remote, highly challenging

locations

• Demonstrated ability to analyse conflict,

security and political contexts

• Post secondary education in law, human

rights, international human rights law,

international humanitarian law,

negotiation, mediation, human security or

related, or equivalent experience

B. Skills

Independent Judgment/Analytical:

• Ability to set priorities, solve problems

and analyse data

• Ability to manage information with

discretion

• Demonstrable conflict analysis skills,

identify entry points and design

prevention and protection strategies

Interpersonal:

• Ability to communicate effectively with

individuals and motivate and provide

leadership to team and to work and live in

a multi-cultural environment

• Solutions focused, creative problem

solver

• Proven ability to build relationships with

the full range of actors including

government, chiefs, military, police and

non state actors

• Genuine commitment and interest in

living and working at the community level

• Flexibility and adaptability

English Language:

• Ability to interact confidently in English

with colleagues and external contacts, to

write documents and reports, and to

present effectively relevant information

Information Technology:

• Good skills in Microsoft Office

applications.

C. Other Specialized Requirements

• This posting can be physically

demanding. Some teams work in remote

areas, live in tents, and during field visits

there is limited access to electricity or

running water. Many of the field visits will

require driving through rough terrain or

walking long distances.

• This field site is a complex security

environment where conditions change

rapidly – experience in insecure

environments is essential to success in

this position.

• This position is open to international

candidates, i.e. non-South Sudanese

nationals, given the deterrence that (can)

come from "representing" the

international community in situations of

local conflict.





How to apply

Send CV and cover letter to

recruitNPSS@nonviolentpeaceforce.org .

Incomplete applications will not be

considered. Applications must be received

by 21st February 2014, but applicants

may be contacted before the deadline.

Immediate deployment is required. For

more information about Nonviolent





Peaceforce, visit:

www.nonviolentpeaceforce.org