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Hardship Level

Family Type

Family

Family Type

Family

Residential location (if applicable)

Grade

PR4

Staff Member / Affiliate Type

Professional

Reason

Regular > Regular Assignment

Remote work accepted

Target Start Date

2022-11-21-08:00

Job Posting End Date

December 15, 2022

Standard Job Description

Senior Protection Cluster Coordination Officer Organizational Setting and Work Relationships In complex humanitarian emergencies and natural disasters where UNHCR is designated as the Protection Cluster Lead Agency under the Cluster Approach, the position of Senior Protection Cluster Coordination Officer performs a dedicated coordination, strategy development and advocacy function. The Senior Protection Cluster Coordination Officer reports directly to the UNHCR Representative who has final accountability for the performance of UNHCR as Cluster Lead Agency. At the same time, the incumbent effectuates UNHCR’s commitment to work within the framework of the Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) and the Cluster Approach. The UNHCR Protection Cluster Lead Agency functions, embodied in the role of Senior Protection Cluster Coordination Officer, are critical in ensuring UNHCR¿s leadership within a diverse protection community. The Senior Protection Cluster Coordination Officer is expected to discharge UNHCR’s lead role in the Protection Cluster and to impartially represent the interests of the members of the Protection Cluster, including the provision of active support, as applicable, to sub-clusters or working groups of the Cluster which may be coordinated by other Agencies. As a result, the Senior Protection Cluster Coordination Officer leads an inter-agency team in an environment that requires high standards of accountability and demonstrable leadership, coordination, negotiation and conflict resolution skills, and in which the principles of partnership and collaboration are essential. The Senior Protection Cluster Coordination Officer represents the Protection Cluster in Inter-Cluster Coordination mechanisms. The Senior Protection Cluster Coordination Officer advocates for protection mainstreaming in the humanitarian response, leads the mainstreaming of early recovery activities in the Protection Cluster, and spearheads the integration of cross-cutting issues into the work of the Protection Cluster, especially age, gender and diversity. The Senior Protection Cluster Coordination Officer works closely with and/or directly supervises a multi-functional UNHCR Protection Cluster Support team, including, but not limited to, the areas of information management, needs assessment, profiling, registration, reporting and advocacy. All UNHCR staff members are accountable to perform their duties as reflected in their job description. They do so within their delegated authorities, in line with the regulatory framework of UNHCR which includes the UN Charter, UN Staff Regulations and Rules, UNHCR Policies and Administrative Instructions as well as relevant accountability frameworks. In addition, staff members are required to discharge their responsibilities in a manner consistent with the core, functional, cross-functional and managerial competencies and UNHCR¿s core values of professionalism, integrity and respect for diversity. Duties – Chair cluster meetings and represent the Protection Cluster in meetings with sectoral and external partners, authorities and other relevant interlocutors. – Issue reports and make advocacy statements on behalf of the Protection Cluster. – Make decision over format and frequency of meetings, designation of focal points and the establishment of sub-groups/working groups and ad hoc/task-related bodies for specific issues. – Negotiate with the Humanitarian Coordinator/Resident Coordinator, the Humanitarian Country Team and cluster members the prioritization and inclusion of project proposals and common funding criteria for inclusion in inter-agency funding appeals. – Allocate financial and other resources within the Protection Cluster, when required, such as regarding Central Emergency Response Fund (CERF) or Common Humanitarian Funds (CHF). Perform other related duties as required. Strategic Direction – Ensure that the protection response is driven by a Protection Cluster strategy developed in a consultative process with external partners and is integrated into the Humanitarian Country Team¿s common humanitarian action plan. – Convene and facilitate meetings in line with the Principles of Partnership, ensuring that cluster meetings are consultative and results oriented. – Ensure coordination with government counterparts and other relevant authorities. – Lead the design of transition strategies for the Protection Cluster: facilitate the development of a strategy for the cluster ensuring proper linkages with disaster risk reduction, relief, and recovery and development efforts. Needs Assessment and Resources Mobilization – Lead, coordinate and conduct within the Protection Cluster or at Inter-Cluster level protection needs assessments, including participatory assessments of affected populations. – Provide strategic direction to development of common funding criteria, resource mobilisation and prioritization within the Protection Cluster for inclusion in Consolidated Appeals and pooled funds processes; Establish mechanisms for accountable and transparent financial resource allocation within the cluster. Capacity Development – Coordinate the delivery of protection training activities for Protection Cluster members, other local partners, and relevant authorities. – Coordinate initiatives to build the protection capacity of the national and local government, partners and civil society. Standards Setting – Ensure adherence to IASC standard operating procedures for IDP profiling. – Coordinate the integration of cross-cutting issues in the work of the Protection Cluster, including any work developed by sub-clusters or working groups. – Ensure adherence of Protection Cluster activities to Guidelines on Age, Gender and Diversity Mainstreaming. – Through Cluster-wide consultative processes, provide input into the development of global protection policy and standards led by the Global Protection Cluster. Information Management – Facilitate reporting and information sharing within the Protection Cluster and at the inter-cluster level. – Ensure that the Protection Cluster has a functional information management strategy and mechanism. – Ensure that the Protection Cluster produces regular updates and briefing notes on the protection concerns in the affected population, response activities, challenges and recommendations. Advocacy – Identify core advocacy concerns for the Protection Cluster through a consultative process: develop joint cluster/ inter-cluster initiatives to ensure regular and consistent advocacy. – Ensure a consistent interpretation and application of international law and related UNHCR and IASC legal standards and protection policies. – Ensure the Protection Cluster¿s adherence to international human rights instruments, the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement as well as other relevant international and regional instruments; in cooperation with the Humanitarian Country Team support local interventions when violations of international protection standards and principles occur. – Promote and strengthen national legislation relevant to internal displacement and durable solutions Minimum Qualifications Education & Professional Work Experience Years of Experience / Degree Level For P4/NOD – 9 years relevant experience with Undergraduate degree; or 8 years relevant experience with Graduate degree; or 7 years relevant experience with Doctorate degree Field(s) of Education Law; Human Rights; International Relations; or other relevant field. (Field(s) of Education marked with an asterisk* are essential) Certificates and/or Licenses CCCM Cluster Coordination; HCR Coordination Lrng Prog; HCR Management Lrng Prg; HCR Protection Learning Prg; Emergency Mgmt Workshop; Tri-Cluster Knowl/Coord Skills; Prot in NaturalDisaster Situat; (Certificates and Licenses marked with an asterisk* are essential) Relevant Job Experience Essential 9 years of previous work experience preferably in working with Protection Cluster, IDP Operation or Country Operations applying the Cluster Approach. Desirable Not specified. Functional Skills PR-Country Operations applying the Cluster Approach CL-Protection Cluster Coordination (Functional Skills marked with an asterisk* are essential) Language Requirements For International Professional and Field Service jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English. For National Professional jobs: Knowledge of English and UN working language of the duty station if not English and local language. For General Service jobs: Knowledge of English and/or UN working language of the duty station if not English. All UNHCR workforce members must individually and collectively, contribute towards a working environment where each person feels safe, and empowered to perform their duties. This includes by demonstrating no tolerance for sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment including sexual harassment, sexism, gender inequality, discrimination and abuse of power. As individuals and as managers, all must be proactive in preventing and responding to inappropriate conduct, support ongoing dialogue on these matters and speaking up and seeking guidance and support from relevant UNHCR resources when these issues arise. This is a Standard Job Description for all UNHCR jobs with this job title and grade level. The Operational Context may contain additional essential and/or desirable qualifications relating to the specific operation and/or position. Any such requirements are incorporated by reference in this Job Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.

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Operational context

Occupational Safety and Health Considerations:

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Nature of Position:

The political context in Sudan remains complex, diverse, and fast-changing necessitating high levels of political sensitivity and solid coordination and communication skills. UNHCR’s operation in Sudan includes emergency response, protracted refugee caseloads, IDP support (emergency, durable solutions), voluntary repatriation, statelessness, and special projects by the UN Peacebuilding Fund. UNHCR Representation in Sudan has a presence in five main regions of Darfur, Kordofan, East Sudan, White Nile, and the Blue Nile. The Protection Cluster includes seven Protection working groups in Blue Nile, South Kordofan and all five Darfur states. Within the Cluster structure, there are also GBV, Child Protection and Mine Action AORs. The Sudan Protection Cluster is coordinating the protection response for life-saving protection assistance, flood responses, protection monitoring, community-based protection, housing, land and property, and some aspects of site management.

In this complex humanitarian environment, the Senior Protection Cluster Coordination Officer performs a dedicated coordination role, including response planning, strategy development and implementation as well as an advocacy function. The Incumbent will lead the Cluster, a diverse protection community of AORs as well as local and international actors and is expected to impartially represent the interests of the members of the Protection Cluster. As a result, the incumbent leads an inter-agency team in an environment that requires high standards of accountability and demonstrable leadership, coordination, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills, and in which the principles of partnership and collaboration are essential. Representing the Protection Cluster in Inter-Cluster Coordination mechanisms, he/she advocates for protection mainstreaming in the humanitarian response and spearheads the integration of cross-cutting issues into the work of the Protection Cluster, especially age, gender and diversity.

Living and Working Conditions:

Khartoum is classified as C family duty station. Khartoum features a desert climate (at times very hot and dusty), with only the months of July and August seeing significant precipitation. Its average annual temperature is about 37.1 °C (99 °F). Particularly, staff with allergy may be affected by the dust. Medical and leisure facilities are limited.

Security Level 3 pertains to Khartoum state, however due to the current political situation and on-going protests, staff cope with disruptions in basic services including primary and secondary schools often on a weekly basis. These protests also disrupt mobility in the city and it’s not uncommon to be exposed to tear gas. Economic degradation and hyper-inflation are also contributing to rising crime rates and there is increasing street harassment. Expat accommodation is being targeted. Driving and traffic in Khartoum poses another threat to staff safety and staff should avoid the use of Tuk-Tuk taxies. Staff sensitivity to Sudanese culture and dress code is very important. Assigned staff needs to have completed the BSAFE module and produce copies of certification in order to obtain UN identification card in Sudan and update the TRIP profile.

It is possible to find decent houses and apartments with stable water and electricity supply. There are two international schools in Khartoum preferred by UN community which meet the language, cultural, curricula requirements. Accordingly, international staff must ensure that their accommodation is Residential Security Measures(RSM) compliant and, if recommended by security assessment, be guarded.

Skills

Additional Qualifications

Education

BA: Human Rights (Required), BA: International Relations (Required), BA: Law (Required)

Certifications

CCCM Cluster Coordination – UNHCR, Emergency Management Workshop – UNHCR, HCR Coordination Learning Program – UNHCR, HCR Management Learning Program – UNHCR, HCR Protection Learning Program – UNHCR, Protection in Natural Disaster Situation – Other, Tri_Cluster Knowledge/Coord Skills – Other

Work Experience

Annual Budget OL in Operation/Office, Number of Persons of Concern Served, Number of Workforce in Operation/Work Setting, Workforce to Supervise, Working with Persons of Concern: Asylum Seekers, Working with Persons of Concern: Internally Displaced Persons, Working with Persons of Concern: Others of Concern, Working with Persons of Concern: Refugees, Working with Persons of Concern: Returned IDPs, Working with Persons of Concern: Returned Refugees, Working with Persons of Concern: Stateless

Competencies

Accountability, Analytical thinking, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making, Leadership, Managing performance, Managing resource, Organizational awareness, Political awareness, Stakeholder management, Strategic planning & visions, Teamwork & collaboration

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Compendium

Bi-annual Compendium 2022 Part B – November 2022

Functional clearance

This position doesn’t require a functional clearance

Company: UNHCR the UN Refugee Agency

Vacancy Type: Full Time

Job Location: ولاية الخرطوم الخرطوم السودان

Application Deadline: N/A

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