Associate Community-Based Protection Officer

Description and will be considered for the screening, shortlisting and selection of candidates.Desired Candidate Profile 'The candidate must be familiar with provision of technical guidance and support to UNHCR and partners to implement and oversee Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on all community-based protection related issues and implementation of Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) community-based and right based approaches.S/he must have experience working and overseeing activities to address the needs of persons with specific needs and mobilizing the community to support those with specific needs.S/he must have experience working and overseeing activities to address the needs of persons with specific needs and mobilizing the community to support those with specific needs.S/he must have previous work experience to coordinate the design, implementation and evaluation of protection related programming with implementing and operational partners especially working with the authorities guaranteeing that community-owned activities both in a settlement and in a refugee, camp are integrated; also ensuring that key protection priorities, including, for example, child protection, youth, legal protection, education and GBV are addressed.
S/he must have excellent communication and coordination skills, relevant experience in similar complex operations.S/he needs to have contributed to the development of protection strategies in Youth, Education, PWG, Sports for Protection, GBV, Child Protection, & other relevant areas to seamlessly integrate solutions processes within a broader protection strategy.S/he should be knowledgeable on data management systems & risk management on UNHCR process.
S/he should be familiar using several innovation tools like in Kakuma- KASI, Fresh Desk and others.S/he should be equipped to exercise a high degree of flexibility, creativity, patience and adaptability.S/he should possess strong analytical and diplomatic skills, knowledge of the context and exhibit good judgment and protection instincts.and is expected to demonstrate strong managerial and interpersonal skills'Required languages (expected Overall ability is at least B2 level): ,,Desired languages,,Operational contextOccupational Safety and Health Considerations:To view occupational health and safety considerations for this duty station, please visit this link: Nature of Position:Sub-Office Kakuma covers two main areas of operation: Kakuma refugee camp and Kalobeyei integrated settlement.
Kakuma refugee camp is located in the North-western region of Kenya, about 720.4 Km from Nairobi.
The camp was established in 1992 following the arrival of the "Lost Boys of Sudan".
During that year, large groups of Ethiopian refugees fled their country following the fall of the Ethiopian government.
Somalia had also experienced high insecurity and civil strife causing people to flee.
Total population of the camp is 299,833 registered refugees and asylum seekers at the end of October 2024 from 24 nationalities.
UNHCR supported the Government in launching of the Kalobeyei Integrated Social Development Plan (KISEDP) at the end of 2018, a multi-sectoral and multi-stakeholder plan to enhance equitable access to services and economic opportunities to further an enabling protecting environment supporting the socioeconomic inclusion of the refugees and host communities.
KISEDP adopts an integrated and whole of government and stakeholder approaches facilitating robust humanitarian-development-peace (HDP) partnerships among the government, UN agencies, development actors, NGOs, private sector, civil society, refugees and host communities etc.
The Government of Kenya in collaboration with UNHCR and other actors is developing the Shirika Plan, a pioneering approach for socioeconomic inclusion of refugees and host communities.
Importantly, Kakuma is designated as the municipality to develop further the services and promote local economic development, all in a way supporting refugee inclusion and equity.
The incumbent will co-lead the Inter-Agency group on Communication with Communities besides being a part of Inter-Agency Protection working group and MHPSS.S/he will oversee transit and reception center's activities in coordination with other sectors/units, partners and Government counterparts.S/he will supervise CBP team comprised of 6 national staff and S/he is expected to work in coordination with Field, other units/sectors and with a range of national and international UNHCR counterparts, Government as well as the refugees and asylum seekers.Living and Working Conditions:Kakuma Sub Office is a non-family duty station with a hardship classified E, its living conditions are difficult, but the social climate is calm.
International and national staff live on UNHCR compound which houses both offices and residences.
Compound has a gym and basketball court.
Rooms have a bathroom, bed, wardrobe, TV, AC, refrigerator, gas stove.
Staff provide their own bedsheets, towels, and toiletries.
Rooms are cleaned Monday to Friday.
Private company sells meals and drinks in the cafeteria.
Shops in Kakuma town sell toiletries and food items.
There are several churches and several mosques.
Available banks are Equity Bank and Kenya Commercial Bank.
ATM machines accept some credit and debit cards, dispensing Kenyan Shillings.
The area is generally characterized by high temperatures and is relatively humid.
January to March is the hottest months, with temperatures reaching 38oC / 100.4oF.
Some essentials during these periods are a hat/cap, sunglasses, light sweat absorbing clothes, closed shoes, welly boots.
November-December is the short rainy season.
Long rains start in mid-March and end in June.
Some of the hazards in the Kakuma operation includes dust storms, heat exhaustion, flooding, and presence of different insects, snakes, scorpions, and high risk of malaria.
Rain showers usually results in large muddy areas and overflowing of seasonal rivers which limits staff movements.
Kakuma Mission Hospital at Kakuma town is the first point of call during medical emergency situations in Kakuma camp.
JMS (UN Joint Medical Service) has a clinic in UNHCR compound.
A level 4 hospital is also available in Kakuma camp and is managed by a UNHCR partner.
There are also few medical clinics and chemist shops in Kakuma town with very basic facilities.
Referrals and evacuations are primarily to Nairobi.
Kakuma Sub Office is a Security Level 3.
The overall security situation in the operational area has been calm and stable over the past few months.
While UNHCR operations have not been directly affected by insecurity, humanitarian operations and program delivery modalities are constantly reviewed, and the security posture adjusted in order to mitigate the risks.
Security of UNHCR compound is provided by UN Security and Safety Service (UNDSS), a private guard company (G4S) and the Kenya Police Service.
Staff are expected to always cooperate with security personnel and keep ID badge/visitors pass visible at all times while in the compound.
Movement in and out of the UNHCR Compound is restricted from 22:00Hrs to 05:00Hrs.Staff are expected to return from refugee camps and integrated settlement to the UNHCR compound by 18:00 hours.Additional QualificationsCO-Drafting and Documentation, DM-Database Management, ED-Technical support to education programmes and proposals, IT-Computer Literacy, PR-Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD), PR-Convention on the Rights of the Child / International Legal Framework, PR-Coordination in Forced Displacement situations, PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) prevention programming, PR-Gender Based Violence (GBV) response programming, PR-Gender EqualityBachelor of Arts (BA): Anthropology, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Cultural Studies, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Human Rights, Bachelor of Arts (BA): International Development, Bachelor of Arts (BA): International Law, Bachelor of Arts (BA): International Social Work, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Political Science, Bachelor of Arts (BA): Social ScienceCompetenciesAccountability, Client & results orientation, Commitment to continuous learning, Communication, Empowering & building trust, Judgement & decision making, Organizational awareness, Stakeholder management, Teamwork & collaborationUNHCR Salary CalculatorCompendium Additional InformationFunctional clearanceThis position doesn't require a functional clearance