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UNICEF recruits 01 Child Protection Manager, (P4)



UNICEF recruits 01 Child Protection Manager, (P4) « not for Cameroonians »

UNICEF

Yaounde, Cameroon
Humanitaire (ONG, Associations, …), Projet/programme de développement
Child Protection Manager, (P4), Yaounde, Cameroon #111777, Temporary appointment, 364 days, not for Cameroonians
Job Number: 527262 | Vacancy Link
Locations: Africa: Cameroon
Work Type : Temporary Appointment
UNICEF works in some of the world’s toughest places, to reach the world’s most disadvantaged children. To save their lives. To defend their rights. To help them fulfill their potential.
Across 190 countries and territories, we work for every child, everywhere, every day, to build a better world for everyone.
And we never give up.
For every child, protection from violence and exploitation.
In 2019, people in Cameroon continue to be confronted with three major and interconnected complex crises: Boko Haram violence in the Far North region; consequences of the influx of refugees from the Central African Republic into the Eastern regions (Adamawa and East); and growing humanitarian needs in the North-West (NW) and South-West (SW) anglophone regions. These challenges are reinforced by structural factors and chronic vulnerabilities that hinder the long-term recovery of affected people. Overall, the situation across the Adamaoua, East and Far-North regions is projected to remain unchanged but is likely to continue to deteriorate in the SW and NW regions. In 2019, referring to the HNO, some 4.3 million people in Cameroon are estimated to require humanitarian assistance, with the majority being women and children. The number of people in need has also grown because more people who host IDPs and returnees despite scarce resources have been targeted to receive humanitarian assistance. Food insecurity continue to represent the largest caseload, with 2.8 million people severely affected and 340,000 children under age 5 estimated to suffer from acute malnutrition. Another 2.2 million people require protection assistance due to restricted freedom of movement, ongoing hostilities or the threat of violence and abuse. People who have newly returned to the Far North region are also highly vulnerable because of loss of property, limited access to services, and general mistrust and stigmatization by host-community members on suspicion of collaboration and affiliation with Boko Haram. It is by consequence of utmost importance to ensure that populations are informed about risks of sexual exploitation and abuse by humanitarian workers in such contexts; that populations, witnesses, survivors, humanitarian workers report cases without notice using a trusted tool; that there are community-based mechanisms in place to help and protect survivors.
In 2019, a Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) interagency Task Force (PSEATF) was set up to guide and support the design, implementation and implementation and monitoring of a Community Based Complaint Mechanism (CBCM) but also to make sure that victims of sexual exploitation and abuse perpetrated by humanitarian workers are assisted and protected. The PSEATF is the main body for coordination, exchange of good practice and monitoring of prevention and intervention measures in relation to sexual exploitation and abuse (SEA), including aspects of its operationalization. The Working Group (WG) of the PSEATF is responsible for the implementation of the action plan while the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) is responsible for monitoring the progress made in the implementation of this action plan.
How can you make a difference?
Under the direct supervision of the HC/RC and administrative reporting to the Chief of Child Protection Section, the PSEA Coordinator will be responsible for overseeing and supporting the collective PSEA activities of organizations in Cameroon. The PSEA Coordinator will be contracted by UNICEF and will work under the direct supervision of the HC/RC. Working closely with the PSEA interagency Task Force chaired by OCHA with WFP and UNICEF as co-chair organizations, the PSEA Coordinator will undertake the following:
Establish the PSEA in-country program
Support senior leadership in developing and implementing an in-country PSEA strategy for the implementation of the action plan
Support the PSEATF Working Group to carry out a joint PSEA risk assessment in Cameroon to inform senior leadership on strategic decision-making
Support senior leadership in implementing PSEATF TORs and its Work Plan, aligned with the risk assessment
Oversee the PSEA Task Force
Oversee and support the inter-agency PSEA Task Force in coordination with the Task Force co-chairs OCHA, WFP and UNICEF in the fulfillment of its responsibilities under its PSEATF TORs and Work Plan
Represent the PSEATF in UNCT, HCT and any other relevant bodies and meeting in Cameroon
When the PSEA Coordinator is unavailable the PSEATF will be overseen, supported, and represented by OCHA with WFP and UNICEF as co-chair organizations
Establish/Strengthen an Inter-agency Complaints Mechanism
The PSEA Coordinator supports the PSEATF members to establish and maintain an inter-agency community-based complaint mechanism (CBCM) by linking the complaint and feedback mechanisms of PSEATF members through agreed referral pathways, establishing new complaint channels where reporting gaps are identified, and capacity-building all persons that operate complaint channels on the inter-agency referral protocols. The Coordinator will advocate for the above understanding of a joint CBCM within the PSEATF membership and beyond so that participation in the CBCM has the broadest scope possible.
Ensure Stakeholder Engagement in the Design of the CBCM
Assist Network members to consult and engage with all relevant stakeholders during the design of the CBCM to ensure support, high-level commitment, sustainability, and community trust and ownership in the CBCM
SOPs on Complaint Referral
Support the PSEATF to draft Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on inter-agency complaint referral following the Global Standard Operating Procedures on Inter-Agency Cooperation in CBCMs, and appropriate for the local context
Support and advocate with senior leadership to finalize and endorse the Cameroon SOPs
Coordinate with Heads of Organizations and Cluster/Sector leads to ensure the referral pathways are incorporated in PSEA trainings and understood by all actors in Cameroon
Assistance Referral Pathways
In coordination with the GBV and Child Protection Area of Responsibility Coordination Groups/Sectors:
Mobilize the PSEATF to assist in a mapping exercise of available services and gaps for health, legal, psychosocial, and material support
Ensure that the Cameroon SOPs incorporate assistance referral pathways to provide immediate aid for complainants and survivors
Assist the PSEATF to train service providers on PSEA-specific components in services
Entry Points for Reporting
Work with the PSEATF, the AAP/CwC Networks, and other relevant actors to understand community preferences in reporting sensitive allegations
Support the PSEATF and AAP Network to map existing complaint and feedback mechanisms (CFMs) in Cameroon to identify where there are gaps in community access for reporting sensitive complaints
Based on CFM mapping and community preferences, support PSEATF members to strengthen existing and/or establish new entry points to fill the gaps in reporting access so that there are safe, accessible, and contextually appropriate channels for any member of the community to report complaints of SEA
Where major gaps exist, in coordination with the PSEATF/AAP Network and on the endorsement of senior leadership, establish a collective channel for complaints (e.g. a hotline or call center) with clear protocols on complaint intake and referral in line with the Cameroon SOPs. [Where email is an appropriate channel, the Coordinator will oversee a neutral email account to receive and refer complaints].
Train Staff at Entry Points
Support the PSEATF to hold inter-agency trainings on good practices in SEA complaint intake and referral for PSEA Focal Points, GBV and Child Protection actors, and all actors staffing CFM channels, so that all actors who may receive SEA complaints know how to recognize SEA and where to send allegations in the joint CBCM
Support the Network to disseminate contact information of PSEA Focal Points amongst staff and the affected population, so that the entire aid community is aware of and can reach out to the formal reporting mechanism for each PSEATF member
Strengthen PSEA within organizations
The presence of the PSEA Coordinator does not lessen the responsibility of individual organizations to develop and/or strengthen their own PSEA programs. The PSEA Coordinator supports organizations to follow good practices in PSEA implementation toward collective achievements, while final responsibility for institutional and collective PSEA lies in Heads of Organizations and the HC/RC respectively.
Support PSEATF members and other relevant entities operating in the context to strengthen their internal PSEA programs (where requested) to:
Establish a Code of Conduct and Whistleblowing Policy that clearly prohibits SEA, obliges reporting of such acts, enforces these clauses when breached, provides meaningful protection to whistleblowers, and encourages safe reporting
Implement SEA prevention, risk mitigation, and response measures during planning, policy and project development, and programming in each department and in each technical sector
Train staff on PSEA and the Code of Conduct, including appropriate conduct for aid workers and how to submit and receive complaints under internal and inter-agency reporting systems
Ensure that internal HR practices are in place in human resource departments that guard against hiring persons who have a (pending) allegation of misconduct against them, and include PSEA content in staff induction, contracts and subcontracting, and job evaluation criteria
Insert and enforce PSEA clauses in partnership contracts that clarify reporting and investigation responsibilities
Establish and/or strengthen internal investigation protocols, including clear case handling responsibilities in-country, capacitated investigations staff, and ability to enact disciplinary measures where SEA is substantiated. Where PSEATF members have a dedicated investigation body in Headquarters, strengthen referrals to the dedicated investigation unit
Establish and/or strengthen safe SEA-specific procedures for internal complaint and feedback mechanisms (CFMs) and referrals to survivor assistance, informed by good practice and community consultations
Engage Stakeholders
 Community engagement
All activities to engage with the affected population should be planned and implemented in close coordination with Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP) and/or Communicating with Communities (CwC) groups/actors in Cameroon
As part of broader community engagement activities, support the PSEATF to learn of community perspectives on behavior of aid workers, and preferences in dispute resolution, discussing sexual matters, and receiving and sharing sensitive information to inform the PSEATF’s outreach and activities
Support the PSEATF to develop a collective communication strategy to raise awareness on key PSEA messages, including the rights of affected populations, the fact that assistance and services are never conditioned on sexual favors, and how to submit sensitive complaints
Ensure that the implementation of the PSEATF Work Plan is informed by community participation, contextually and culturally appropriate, and based on the community’s needs
Coordination with Humanitarian Clusters/Sectors in Cameroon
Engage and coordinate with humanitarian Clusters/Sectors in Cameroon to ensure PSEA mainstreaming during planning, policy development and programming
Represent the PSEATF and update on relevant PSEA activities during humanitarian Clusters/Sectors and inter-Cluster/Sector meetings
Report back to the PSEATF on humanitarian Clusters/Sectors developments and updates that may impact the PSEA Work Plan implementation
GBV Area of Responsibility/Sector
Collaborate with the GBV Area of Responsibility and Sector Coordinators to ensure a harmonized approach to prevention activities, referral pathways and support of survivors, and that PSEATF activities take a survivor-centered approach supporting the rights of survivors
Government Actors
Support senior leadership to develop an engagement strategy with the host government, including identified entry points in relevant ministries and stakeholders for outreach
Complaint Review and Referral
Carry out independent complaint review and referral to the concerned organization and provide appropriate follow-up after referral, in accordance with the SOPs
Monitoring and Evaluation
Keep anonymized records of allegations received directly by PSEATF members and other actors in-country in order to capture SEA trends and support stakeholders to adjust programs
Promote Information sharing:
Proactive Outreach to External Partners
Proactively reach out to relevant entities that are not participating in the PSEATF or the joint CBCM to ensure that they are aware of PSEA activities, and to foster linkages and information-sharing
Recommendations to Senior Leadership and Support Bodies
Regularly report to senior leadership on developments and challenges in PSEA in-country to ensure continued engagement and address gaps in PSEA implementation
Collect and analyze inputs of PSEA Focal Points and other relevant colleagues, identify recurring issues and trends, and share recommendations with senior leadership with the aim of enhancing strategic and operational decision-making related to PSEA
Regularly update regional and global bodies to ensure up-to-date understanding of PSEA activities in Cameroon
To qualify as an advocate for every child you will have…
Advanced university degree preferably in social sciences, social work, political science, law or other relevant fields.
A minimum of 8 years relevant experience working in emergency settings on children’s and women’s rights and violence prevention and response, sexual violence and other forms of gender-based violence; and on child protection.
Field experience in humanitarian or development settings.
Understanding of the international development and humanitarian architecture.
Familiarity with the UN system and global coordination structures (e.g. IASC).
Proven ability to implement an Action Plan.
Experience in developing and facilitating training and capacity-building activities is an advantage.
Familiarity with data protection and confidentiality measures is an advantage.
Fluency in English is required. Knowledge of French is an asset.
For every child, you demonstrate technical knowledge and expertise in
Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP)
Protection
Human rights
Child Protection
Gender-based violence/Victim assistance
Staff misconduct and discipline
Monitoring, Evaluation, Accountability, and Learning (MEAL)
Sensitivity to cultural diversity, discrimination, and gender issues
Ability to interact in a sensitive manner with survivors
Ability to work in a stressful environment
Ability to delegate
For every Child, you demonstrate committment and drive for result.
UNICEF’s core values of Commitment, Diversity and Integrity and core competencies in Communication, Working with People and Drive for Results.
The competencies required for this post are:
Coordination (experience in an inter-agency coordination role is an advantage)
Professionalism (proven integrity, objectivity, and professional competence)
Communication, facilitation, and inter-personal skills
Ability to work with different stakeholders and build consensus
Advocacy across a wide variety of actors
Leadership (ability to lead a technical network)
Leveraging (ability to engage at senior leadership level and secure buy-in)
Problem-solving (ability to know what needs to be done and identify the resources to do it)
UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages all candidates, irrespective of gender, nationality, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.
UNICEF has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and UNICEF, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination. UNICEF also adheres to strict child safeguarding principles. All selected candidates will, therefore, undergo rigorous reference and background checks, and will be expected to adhere to these standards and principles.
Remarks:
Mobility is a condition of international professional employment with UNICEF and an underlying premise of the international civil service.
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted and advance to the next stage of the selection process.
Closing Date Mon Nov 04 2019 23:55:00 GMT+0100 (Afr. centrale Ouest)

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