Protection Coordinator - Central African Republic

We are looking for a highly qualified Protection Coordinator to work in one of the biggest international NGOs in the Central African Republic (CAR).

Who are we?

DRC has been operating in CAR since 2007. Since March 2013, CAR has been characterized by a situation of generalized insecurity, recently culminating into a wide range of on-going protection concerns, including physical aggression, targeted assassinations, pillage and rape.

DRC program strategy currently covers the sectors of protection, social cohesion, education, civil documentation recovery and IDP profiling. In 2015, DRC will implement a large integrated program of “Durables Solutions”, aiming to provide support for IDPs and resident communities in order to reinforce their resilience capacities and promote community stabilization.

About the job

DRC has worked in CAR since 2007, focusing on displaced people and crisis affected population. With the return of armed violence in 2012 and the “coup d’état” in March 2013, DRC reoriented its activities towards protection, social cohesion and emergency response, becoming one of the leading NGOs in this sectors. Since establishment of a Transitional Government (in January 2014) and the related improvement of the security situation in Bangui, DRC works in order to facilitate the return of IDPs to their neighborhoods and promote durable solutions and a peaceful environment in the country, which security situation is still unpredictable.

Actually, assassinations, rapes, lootings and general violence are still very frequent throughout the country. Even though MINUSCA presence may imply a progressive improvement of the security situation in the country, it is still mandatory to be monitoring the protection risks and incidents occurring in the areas where DRC is established and respond, in order to improve the protection environment both at the individual and community level.

The Protection Coordinator will be in charge of the general supervision of all protection activities and ensure protection mainstreaming in all other activities. The Protection Coordinator will report directly to the Country Director.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Ensure that the protection and reporting activities (both narrative and financial reports) within the projects are implemented in a timely, professional and sustainable manner;
• Supervise analytical reports of protection issues and concerns in order to draft documents to be published among the humanitarian community in CAR;
• Ensure management of protection international staff deployed in the country and coordination with other operational departments (especially social cohesion, emergency response);
• Provide technical advice on protection to all other operational departments, ensuring that protection issues and aspects are always included in other operational departments’ activities (protection mainstreaming) ;
• Draft new protection projects proposals (narrative and budget) and support the Head of Programs in the preparation of proposals that include protection activities;
• Actively participate in Protection Cluster activities and meetings in Bangui, as well as ensure a good coordination of the DRC representatives in Regional Protection Clusters;
• Work closely with international staff involved in the management of the other operational departments, especially the Head of Programs;
• Ensure good monitoring & evaluation of implemented activities on the field ;
• Conduct a firm advocacy in search for response on protection concerns, either at DRC level or in close cooperation with other humanitarian actors;
• Work closely with local authorities to foster good will and support for protection activities;
• Organize and conduct regular field visits to ensure technical support to field staff and local partners

About you

To be successful in this role you must have:

Required qualifications

• Advanced university degree in law, social / political science, or related fields;
• At least 6 years’ experience in the implementation of field-based protection projects in conflict and/or post conflict settings with an international NGO;
• Proved experience in displacement and durables solutions contexts;
• Good understanding of key issues related to Humanitarian International Law, Human Rights, SGBV, Psychosocial Support, Child protection, Individual and Community Protection Assistance, House Land and Property (HLP), etc;
• Experience in supervision, capacity building and support of international staff;
• Prior experience coordinating with and conducting advocacy towards national authorities, duty bearers, and international partners;
• High proficiency in written and spoken French;
• Very good writing and reporting skills;
• Strong organizational, interpersonal, negotiation and communications skills;
• Ability to cope with heavy workloads and to work under pressure;
• Highly motivated, results-oriented, and creative in problem-solving;
• Willingness to travel and work under difficult conditions, in settings with few amenities;
• A high level of social-cultural sensitivity when dealing with colleagues, partners and beneficiaries.
• User lever computer literacy (Office Package, Outlook, etc.);

Desirable qualifications

Ideally, you will also have:

• A Master’s degree in Human Rights, Humanitarian Assistance, etc.;
• Work experience in institutional capacity building ;
• Basic knowledge about livelihood and social cohesion activities especially in linkages with protection ;
• Previous experience working in the Central African Republic or similar settings;
• Good level in English.

We offer

DRC will offer the successful applicant a 12-months contract, renewable dependent on both funding and performance. You must be available to start work from September 1st, 2015, or as soon as possible thereafter, and be willing and able to work in Bangui.

Please note that this is a Non-Family Duty Station. Salary and conditions will be in accordance with Danish Refugee Council’s Terms of Employment for Expatriates; please refer to www.drc.dk under Vacancies. This position will be placed at level A9.

Need further information?

For more details on this position please contact Philippe Conraud at drccar@drc.dk

Please note that applications sent directly to Mr Conraud will not be considered.

For further information about the Danish Refugee Council, please consult our website www.drc.dk

HOW TO APPLY:

Application process

Interested? Then apply for this position by clicking on the apply button here

All applicants must submit a cover letter and an updated CV (no longer than 4 pages). Both must be in the same language as this vacancy note. CV only applications will not be considered.

Please submit your application using DRC’s online application system no later than 20 August, 2015. If you have questions or are facing problems with the online application process, please contactjob@drc.dk

Small arms and light weapons expert ( 5 posts)

Project :Small arms surveys for Sahel countries

Duty Stations:

1. Home-based with travel to Burkina Faso
2. Home-based with travel to Chad
3. Home-based with travel to Mali
4. Home-based with travel to Mauritania
5. Home-based with travel to Niger For more information,click here

HOW TO APPLY:

Candidature

Eligible candidates should submit:

• P11 personal history form
• Detailed CV
• Three References

Candidatures should be submitted via email to mail@unrec.org by 12 December 2014.

Female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Libya Country Researcher

The Libya Researcher will be a member of a team made up of country and thematic officers and researchers located in multiple countries throughout the Arab region as well as staff dedicated to conducting advocacy at international organizations and in capitals throughout the world. As the country resarcher responsible for Libya, you will be at the forefront of efforts to strengthen, empower, and protect the Arab regional human rights movement through your specific work on Libya at a critical juncture in the movement’s history. More concretely, you will be responsible for putting in place a country strategy for engagement on Libya that combines research, capacity building, network-building, and advocacy initiatives in order to achieve the realization of the ARAP mission within your target country: Libya.

For further information on the post, please select the file below.

HOW TO APPLY:

Applications close on 15 November, 2014.

Interviews will take place the following week. The candidate should ideally begin as of December 1, 2014. Applicants should send a CV, cover letter, the contacts of two references, and an unedited writing sample in English, and either French or Arabic to info.tn@cihrs.org ,with the heading ‘Libya Position Application’. No telephone call is needed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

CIHRS is an equal opportunity employer.

Assessment of options to address social consequences of armed violence - Somalia

1. BACKGROUND AND CONTEXT
Danish Demining Group (DDG) is a unit within the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) specialised in Armed Violence Reduction (AVR) and Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA). DDG’s work is based on the ethical standards and humanitarian values of DRC; humanity, respect for human rights, neutrality and independence towards the environments where we work, participation of those we help and transparency towards all stakeholders.

DDG was established in 1998 and has been operational in the Horn of Africa since 1999 The focus of our work has increasingly moved towards AVR, including community-driven approaches to improving public security provision, conflict management and conflict analysis and sensitivity. The starting point for DDG’s work on armed violence is that every human being has the right to life, safety and security of person, including the right to protection from harm. DDG believes that the process of building a safe society to a large extent depends on the involvement of the people forming that very same society. The work to improve safety must therefore be based on a dual-tiered approach:
• Improving the population’s capacity for voicing their needs and claiming their rights to protection from harm as well as empowering people for non-violent conflict management and consensus building;
• Enabling formal security providers to be more responsive to the population and, as a result, better fulfill their responsibilities.

DDG is one of several organisations supporting the locally-driven Danwaadag initiative in Baidoa Somalia which focusses on civic revival and recovery. As part of the organization’s ongoing support to Danwadaag, DDG is keen to source specialist external advice for Danwaadag’s community leaders on how to address the social fallout of past rounds of violence and other trauma-inducing events in the area, as the issue has been highlighted as a key concern by planning groups concerned with outbreaks of violence, social breakdown and mental health problems.

2. PURPOSE
To better inform community-driven planning processes in Baidoa which seek to understand the causes and future options to address the social fallout of past armed violence and traumatic events through an initial assessment visit and provision of advice to DDG and to local planning groups.

3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Conduct an assessment of the social and individual consequences of past incidents of violence and other trauma-inducing events in Baidoa, and provide recommendations for addressing these issues through the ongoing Baidoa-based Danwaadag initiative of which DDG is a supporter. Special attention should be on:
• Profile and caseload of affected persons
• Quality and nature of existing responses in Baidoa
• Options for Danwaadaag stakeholders to engage safely and effectively on this issue
• Options and considerations for DDG to provide support while also addressing potential risks and supporting sustainable community follow-up

4. DRC’S RESPONSIBILITIES
DDG will cover transport to and from necessary meetings

5. REPORTING ARRANGEMENTS
The consultant will report to DDG Somalia’s Deputy Country Director

6. DURATION OF ASSIGNMENT
21 days during period between 09-30 November 2014 (including preparatory work, 3-5 day field visit to Baidoa and approximately 2 week report writing).

7. EXPECTED PROFILE OF CONSULTANT(S)
• Experience of issues of post-conflict recovery, particularly social and psychological issues
• Knowledge of links between issues of peacebuilding, armed violence, reconciliation, and treatment of psychological trauma and accompanying health issues
• Experience of the Somali context, particularly Southern Somalia

8. GENERAL
Commitments: DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability committments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework (http://www.drc.dk/HAF.4265.0.html)

About DRC
The Danish Refugee Council (DRC) is a private, independent, humanitarian organization working on all aspects of the refugee cause in more than twenty five countries throughout the world. The aim of DRC is to protect refugees and internally displaced persons (IDPs) against persecution and to promote durable solutions to the problems of forced migration, on the basis of humanitarian principles and human rights. DRC works in accordance with the UN Conventions on Refugees and the Code of Conduct for the ICRC and NGOs in Disaster Relief. The protection and assistance to conflict affected population is provided within a long-term, regional and rights-based approach in order to constitute a coherent and effective response to the challenges posed by today’s conflicts. Assistance consists of relief and other humanitarian aid, rehabilitation, support to return and repatriation as well as promotion of long-term solutions to displacement and its causes. In addition, support and capacity building of local and national authorities and NGOs form an integral part of DRC’s work.

HOW TO APPLY:

9. APPLICATION PROCESS
Please submit applications outlining a proposed approach to the issue, probable workplan and costing for an assessment visit including community interviews and research, and format for follow-up report with recommendations.
Submit applications to: csm@ddgsomalia.org no later than: midnight 6th November.

TOR Social Protection Consultant, UNICEF

Justification/Background

The situation analysis in Lesotho reveals that poverty, unemployment, HIV and AIDS and food insecurity are the major threats to human well-being in Lesotho. A total of 57.1%[1] of population live below the poverty line and poverty rates are 50% higher in rural areas than in urbanareas. Poverty situation in Lesotho is mainly driven by income inequality, with the Gini-Coefficient of 0.525[2]. Moreover, the most vulnerable sectors of the population are not only impacted by poverty, but also unequal access to services and specific vulnerabilities due to geographic location, disability status, impact of HIV and AIDS on families, and gender.

The Lesotho social protection sector has made significant progress in the last 5 years towards a systemic and inclusive system. The legal framework comes from the National Strategic Development Plan 2012-2017 (NSDP) where Government indicated its commitment to promote social protection as a key priority to fight poverty, vulnerability and social exclusion. This commitment has been translated by a growing social protection spending in recent years. The country spends about 9.6 percent of GDP on transfer programs, well above the 1-2 percent spent by most developing countries. However, despite the high spending on transfer programmes, only a small share of the benefits goes to the poorest households and consequently the expansion of public spending has not improved Lesotho’s social outcomes by much.

The Lesotho Child Grants Programme initially funded by European Union and taken over by Government of Lesotho in 2013 is the first cash transfer to be targeted to the poor and ultra-poor of Lesotho. It has significantly contributed to strengthen the social protection sector particularly the movement towards establishment of a social protection system.

2. Scope of the Work (Work assignment)

Objective

This consultancy will contribute to support implementation of the Social Policy programme in two main areas:

• Technical supports and inputs to the social protection programs, and
• Knowledge management, including internal and donor reporting, coordination of technical knowledge for advocacy purposes, documentation of lessons learnt and good practices of the Lesotho Country Programme, particularly in the area of social protection (Child grants programme (CGP) experience, Integration of Social safety nets and conditional cash transfer).

Main tasks

For knowledge management and reporting

1. Support social policy section on its inputs and contributions to the annual report
2. Contribute to the writing of social policy donor reports,
3. Contribute to clearance process for all donor reports,
4. Participate in the process of formulation of the Description Of action (DOA) for the 3rd phase CGP with EU and Government,
5. Support social policy programme in writing project proposals for fundraising
6. Support production of relevant policy briefs, articles on lessons learnt and analysis articles regarding CGP implementation and UNICEF’s contribution in the last two years.

For technical advice on social protection

1. Participate in section meetings, technical working group meetings and provide inputs
2. Support social policy section to implement recommendation from technical working group meeting and project steering committee meeting
3. Provide support and inputs in organization of strategic workshops and technical discussions regarding social protection
4. Support the monitoring of UNICEF supported social protection programme particularly the CGP expansion, Conditional cash transfer (CCT) and Integrated social safety nets (ISSN) interventions
5. Provide quality assurance of technical manuals and implementation tools
6. Provide support on implementation of new initiatives to promote graduation to social protection such as (i) community development for graduation, (ii) the one stop shop or referrals mechanisms, (iii)

3. Expected Deliverables

1. Final Progress Report to the European Union (EU), based on the EU reporting standards and including a Financial Report,
2. Reports on the documentation of lessons learnt of CGP or other social protection initiatives provided,
3. Contribution to the final description of action for the EU 3rd phase supported,
4. Technical advises, support and orientation provided to implementation of the SSN and CCT pilot as well as formulation of the social protection strategy,
5. Funding proposals for resource mobilization supported,
6. Consolidated final report on supports and contributions provided.

4. Payment Schedule

· Monthly payment will be issued based on the approval of the monthly implementation report by the Ministry and UNICEF. The monthly implementation report will summarize progress on the implementation of planned activities during the month. It should also highlight challenges, recommendations and suggest the work plan for the next month.

· The final payment will be linked to a full implementation report of the 9 months of consultancy. This report will document key progress and achievements, challenges and recommendation for the way forward.

5. Desired Background and Experience

Supervision

The consultant will be supervised by the Chief of Social Policy and recruited under grade P2 according to his/her level of experience.

Professional background and education

· University Degree in Social sciences, Economics or Development management.

· At least three years of relevant work experience with main focus on social protection.

· Experience in report writing

· Excellent writing and editing skills in English.

· Proven experience in implementing time limited projects and working under tight deadlines.

· Experience with UN or NGO is an asset.

· Good interpersonal and communication skills

6. Conditions

POLICY BOTH PARTIES SHOULD BE AWARE OF:

· Under the consultancy agreements, a month is defined as 21 working days, and fees are prorated accordingly. Consultants are not paid for weekends or public holidays.

· Consultants are not entitled to payment of overtime. All remuneration must be within the contract agreement.

· No contract may commence unless the contract is signed by both UNICEF and the consultant or Contractor.

· For international consultants outside the duty station, signed contracts must be sent by fax or email.

· Signed contract copy or written agreement must be received by the office before Travel Authorization is issued.

· No consultant may travel without a signed Travel Authorization prior to the commencement of the journey to the duty station.

· Unless authorised, UNICEF will buy the tickets of the consultant. In exceptional cases, the consultant may be authorised to buy their travel tickets and shall be reimbursed at the “most economical and direct route” but this must be agreed to beforehand.

· Consultants will not have supervisory responsibilities or authority on UNICEF budget.

· Consultant will be required to sign the Health Statement for Consultants/Individual Contractors prior to taking up the assignment, and to document that they have appropriate health insurance, including Medical Evacuation.

· The Form 'Designation, change or revocation of beneficiary' must be completed by the consultant upon arrival, at the HR Section

[1] Source: Government of Lesotho (2012):National Strategic Development Plan 2012-2017

[2] Source: United Nations Development Programme (2013): Human Development Report 2013

How to apply:

Interested and suitable candidates should ensure that they forward their applications (a cover letter, CV, and signed P11 form which can be downloaded at http://www.unicef.org/about/employ/files/P11.doc), quoting the indicative fee range with the title of the consultancy to: cmasilo@unicef.org, copying oniang@unicef.org

All applications should be sent by cob 14 November 2014.

Applications submitted without a fee/ rate will not be considered. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

UNICEF is committed to diversity and inclusion within its workforce, and encourages qualified female and male candidates from all national, religious and ethnic backgrounds, including persons living with disabilities, to apply to become a part of the organization.

Intelligence Officers at MI6

Don’t just watch world events. Help shape them.

Intelligence Officers
Being an MI6 Intelligence Officer is a unique, people focused and intellectually stimulating role that puts you at the heart of global affairs. 

Your role
This is no ordinary role. Your work and its impact will be far-reaching, as you contribute to a variety of challenging assignments and keep the UK, its people and interests safe and secure. 

Your qualities 
You haven’t only achieved a lot professionally; you’ve achieved a lot in life, too. Now you want a role that stretches your abilities, gives you a sense of real achievement and ultimately makes you feel proud. Show us you have a genuine interest in global affairs, an analytical approach to your work and strong people skills, and you’ll play a role in a variety of events around the world. 

Apply
Visit www.Mi6.gov.uk where you can find out more about the role and view profiles of some of our current Intelligence Officers. 

To apply to MI6, you must be a born or naturalised British citizen and over 21 years old. You should only discuss your application with your partner or close family members and you should make them aware of the importance of discretion.

Mi6 has an absolute commitment to diversity and equality for all.

Principal Staff Integrity Investigation Officer

• Position title: Principal Staff Integrity Investigation Officer
• Grade: PL4
• Position N°: NA
• Reference: NA
• Publication date: 22/10/2014
• Closing date: 12/11/2014

Objectives

A commitment to integrity and the highest integrity and ethical standards is fundamental to the Bank. The Office is the anchor of a successful corporate integrity and ethics culture and ensures awareness and understanding of the Bank’s Core Values and ethical standards. The main objectives of the Staff Integrity and Ethics Office (SIEO) are to provide advice as well as guidance to management and staff on matters of ethics and conduct of the Bank’s Staff in the work place.

Duties and responsibilities

Reporting to the Director SIEO, the incumbent will cover the following areas:

• Failure to observe obligations relating to the ethical and integrity matters;
• Confidentiality of personnel information, disclosure of non-public information, violations of information security directives, the unauthorized use of Bank offices, premises and property, equipment, or computer resources;
• Reckless failure to identify, or failure to observe generally applicable norms of prudent professional conduct, failure to perform assigned duties, gross negligence in the performance of assigned duties, performance of assigned duties in an improper or reckless manner, in accordance with the Staff Regulations and Rules, and the Staff Code of Conduct;
• Physical assault, sexual and other types of harassment contributing to a hostile working environment, retaliation and wrongful discrimination, etc.

 Specifically, the incumbent will:

• Conduct preliminary inquiry into allegations of misconduct as the needs of the SIEO require and ensuring confidentiality and high ethical standards of the process;
• Conduct sensitive interviews and other investigative research activities;
• Control, track, and analysing allegations, investigations and findings in support of the development of programs and policies;
• Undertake and manage investigations and deliver highest quality related investigative work product;
• Establish appropriate processes and procedures and ensure compliance with chain of custody procedures, maintain case records, archive, testimony and evidence;
• Prepare high quality Investigation Reports relating to investigative findings, discuss and defend the findings, conclusions and recommendations;

Undertake any other assignment on demand by the Manager or the Director.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

• At least a Master’s Degree or equivalent in law, criminology, forensic auditing or related field. Professional Qualifications in misconduct examination would be an added advantage. At least 6 years of substantial professional experience in investigative work, preferably investigations relating to professional misconduct in a corporate or governmental setting;
• Reliable, broad and current understanding of an development Institution or similar context;
• Strong and proven ability to communicate, write, present and clearly defend findings and recommendations of investigations and strong organizational and analytical ability with attention to details and ability to work independently and manage challenges;
• Ability to communicate and write effectively in English and/or in French with a good working knowledge of the other language - Fluency in both languages will be an added advantage

Competence in the use of the Bank Standard software applications (Word, Excel, Power point).

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To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The AfDB President reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply: www.afdb.org/jobs

Regional Security Officer : SECU

• Position title: Regional Security Officer : SECU
• Grade: PL-5
• Position N°: 50000417
• Reference: ADB/14/056
• Publication date: 21/10/2014
• Closing date: 10/11/2014

Objectives

This position is located in the Security Unit (SECU) but tenable in Tunis, Tunisia. Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Field Office Security Officer (CSO) who reports directly to the Head of the Security Unit, the Regional Security Officer (North Africa) will be responsible for protecting the Bank’s assets based on industry best practices and the Bank’s policies and guidance.

Duties and responsibilities

Under the direct supervision of the Chief, Field Office Security Officer (CSO), the duties and responsibilities are as follows:

• Manage the Field Office security plan in coordination with Resident Representatives and Security Focal Points in the region of operation.
• Prepare, maintain and put into action the ADB’s operational and tactical risk assessment programme for all Field Offices in a specific region, through which he will identify and characterise threats, assess risks and design countermeasures to eliminate or reduce risks and propose cost effective solutions.
• Provide security advice for all assigned Field Offices in a specific region of Africa to the Chief, Field Office Security Officer in both pro-active and reactive manner.
• Prepare, for the approval of the Chief, Field Officer security Officer, all Field Office related security documentation such as risk assessments, security procedures, reports concerning threat levels, security events affecting the Bank at all regional locations.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with the security authorities at regional locations, with the United Nations Department of Safety and Security, UNDSS, and also with similar organisations.
• Monitor and improve the physical security environment at the Field Offices in a specific region of Africa to support decentralisation.
• Conduct liaison with the contracted security companies in the assigned region.

Prepare and maintain crisis and emergency plans for all personnel in the assigned region, covering eventualities such as war, outbreak of disease, country evacuation, earthquake, floods, fire and temporary loss of asset access, and any other credible natural/manmade disaster or major accident.

Selection Criteria

Including desirable skills, knowledge and experience

(including desirable skills, knowledge and experience)

• At least a Master’s degree or its equivalent in a security related field.
• At least five (5) years of relevant and pertinent experience in the security field.
• Extensive experience in the military, police or relevant field is required.
• High level degree of confidentiality and integrity; high level of interpersonal and diplomatic skills.
• Proven leadership and supervision of multi-cultural teams; ability to work in a stressful environment and able to deliver timely results.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English and /or French; with a working knowledge of the other language.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze facts and implement concrete solutions.
• Excellent customer relations attitude and the ability to work in a team.
• Competence in the use of standard Microsoft office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint etc).
• Excellent written and verbal communications in English/French with a working knowledge of the other language.
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A full background investigation must be completed on the selected candidate

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To apply for this position, you need to be national of one of AfDB member countries.

• Submitted by: CHRM.1 Division Manager
• Approved by: CHRM Director

Only applicants who fully meet the Bank's requirements and are being considered for interview will be contacted. Applicants will only be considered if they submit an online application, and attach a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV). The AfDB President reserves the right to appoint a candidate at a lower level. The African Development Bank is an equal opportunities employer and female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply: www.afdb.org/jobs