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• Serve as the SGBV focal point for the area
  of responsibility and coordinate implementation of SGBV programmes for the
  operation.
• Work closely with relevant local
  authorities and other UN agencies to shape and enhance the related working
  groups as well as technical meetings.
• Provide technical support and guidance to
  operational and implementing partners to ensure good quality
  implementation of projects in line with the operation’s SGBV Strategy.
• Ensure monthly reporting, including GBVIMS
  statistics with trends which informs policy, projects development.
• Stay abreast of political, social,
  economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection
  environment.
• Consistently apply International and
  National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards and codes
  of conduct in the implementation of activities.
• Support the initial needs/gaps and capacity
  assessments on SGBV in close coordination with any on-going joint/common
  assessments being conducted in the early stages of an emergency response.
• Provide support to integrate SGBV
  prevention and response in humanitarian action plans of all programme
  areas.
• Actively contribute to the planning and
  monitoring for multi-sectoral SGBV programming using the Results Framework
  and Focus in close collaboration with Programme and different sectors.
• Contribute to establishment/strengthening
  of SGBV coordination mechanisms throughout the operation.
• Contribute to establishment and/or
  strengthening of new strategic and innovative partnerships for SGBV both
  with community-based, local, national, and international organizations.
• Provide support in mapping existing services
  to address SGBV in the various affected areas, including identifying
  community capacities and structures for potential partnership.
• Advocate with senior management in UNHCR
  and other partners, to ensure prioritization of SGBV prevention and response
  as a life-saving response.
• Keenly monitor SGBV programs implemented
  by UNHCR and partners (both implementing and operational) and adjust
  programming as required.
• Monitor Standard Operating Procedures
  (SOPs) for all GBV activities and case management systems.
• Receive and compile data including on
  GBVIMS from field units to prepare monthly operation report on SGBV
  informing mid-west operation progress and major issues and challenges in
  regards to SGBV prevention and response interventions.
• Contribute to the identification of
  durable solutions for persons of concern through voluntary repatriation,
  local integration and where appropriate, resettlement.
• Implement capacity-building activities for
  all actors, the refugees, service provides including relevant Government
  institutions and NGOs to strengthen the prevention and response to SGBV
  and the enhancement of overall protection situation.
• Provide technical support and guidance to
  field units ensuring the implementation of activities is aligned to the overall
  UNHCR and country SGBV strategy.

• Multi-sectoral SGBV prevention and
  response programs based on needs and capacity assessment results are
  established and programmed.
• SGBV coordination mechanisms function with
  all relevant stakeholders and partners.
• Multi-sectoral UNHCR staff, key partners
  and persons of concern are trained on SGBV prevention and response.

• The ideal candidate for the United Nations
  UNHCR Assistant Protection Officer (SGBV) job placement should possess an
  undergraduate degree (equivalent of a BA/BS) in International Development,
  Cultural Studies, Human Rights, International Social Work, Social Science,
  Political Science, Anthropology, Law or other clearly related disciplines
• One year of relevant professional
  experience.
• Extensive knowledge and understanding of
  SGBV prevention and response in displacement.
• Excellent written and oral communication
  skills.
• Knowledge of local institutions.
• Excellent knowledge of English and local
  language.

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