Child Protection Officer in Mali

UN VVOOLLUNNTTEEER DDESSCRRIPTTIONN OOFF ASSSIGNNMMEENNTT MLLIR00005880--Chhid Protection Offfcerc The United Nations Volunteers (UNV) programme is the UN organization that promotes volunteerism to support peace and development worldwide. Volunteerism can transform the pace and nature of development and it benefits both society at large and the individual volunteer. UNV contributes to peace and development by advocating for volunteerism globally, encouraging partners to integrate volunteerism into development programming, and mobilizing volunteers.In most cultures volunteerism is deeply embedded in long-established, ancient traditions of sharing and support within the communities. In with co-workers, host agencies and local communities.In all assignments, UN Volunteers promote volunteerism throughether their action and conduct. Engaging in volunteer activity can effectively and positively enrich their understanding of local and social realities, as well as create a bridge between themselves and the people in their host community. This will make the time they spend as UN Volunteers even more rewarding and productive.

GeennerrallInforrmaattion

Counnty ofAssgnnmentt Mali

Hosttnsttuteeu United Nations Multidimensional Integr. Stab. Mission in Mali VolunteerCaaegoryy International Specialist

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Duratonio Until 30-06-2018

Duty Sattono Bamako

AssignmenntPace Non-Family Duty station

AssignmenntPace Remaarkk

Livng Condiionsio

Bamako is a non-family duty station with a difficult security and working environment. Mali is a non-family duty station. Living conditions are acceptable in Bamako, but security instructions need to be strictly complied with. Adequate housing is available for rent at US$ 500-1500 per month. The national currency is the Franc CFA (February 2013 exchange rate was 1 US$ = 490 FCFA). Visa credit cards are accepted in some hotels and larger shops. Mali is a country prone to malaria, so mosquito nets are highly recommended. Basic medicines are available from pharmacies, but provision needs to be made for specialized medication.

Security recommendations from the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) must be followed by all UN Staff in the course of their assignments in Mali.

For the sake of rewarding experience, UN volunteers in MINUSMA carry out their duties with flexibility, commitment, and a willingness to live and work in challenging conditions including heat and limited water and electricity supply. Asssiignmmeennt Deettails

AssignmenntTiietlle Child Protection Officer

14 Jul 2017 Page 1 of 5OrrganizaatonnallConntextt& ProjecctDeescrrpttono The United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA) was established by Security Council resolution 2100 of 25 April 2013 to support political processes in the country and carry out a number of security-related tasks. By unanimously adopting resolution 2295 of 29 June 2016, the Council further decided that the MINUSMA to support the

implementation of the Agreement on Peace and Reconciliation in Mali” notably to support the cantonment, disarmament,

demobilization and reintegration of armed groups, including through the integration of elements of the signatory armed

the anticipated plans of the demobilization, disarmament and reintegration and integration commissions; and to take into

account the particular needs of women associated with armed groups, and to provide for their full access to Disarmament

Demobilization Reintegration (DDR) programmes, inter alia, through consultation with women’s organizations (paragraph 19 a (ii) and (v)).

The Mission has been asked to assist the transitional authorities of Mali in developing and implementing programmes for the disarmament, demobilization and reintegration (DDR) of former combatants and the dismantling of militias and self-defense groups, consistent with the objectives of reconciliation and taking into account the specific needs of demobilized children (http://www.un.org/en/peacekeeping/missions/minusma/)

Susstainable DeevellopmeenntGooalss 16. Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

UNNV FFocuus Areaa Peace building

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Under the direct supervision of the Chief of Child Protection Unit, the UN Volunteer will undertake the following tasks:

In collaboration with team members, UNICEF and Mission counterparts, support the development of training materials

for the M&R (Monitoring and Reporting) mechanism on grave child rights violations, and child rights violations/abuses

emanating from the armed conflict;

Provide support for the training of international and national partners reporting under the M&R mechanism, and carry out

trainings as and when required;

Carry out specialized trainings for Mission counterparts on M&R mechanism, as and when required;

Support the development of a Data Base for the Monitoring and Reporting mechanism, in collaboration with M&R

partners, and maintain that data base;

Update M&R reports in RBB (Result Based Budgeting) data base on a regular basis;

Work with Mission counterparts and Human Rights Section, and provide technical expertise in order to develop systems

which ensure that grave child rights violations and child rights abuse/violations emanating from the armed conflict are

systematically reported to the Human Rights Section, United Nations Police (UNPOL) and Child Protection Unit (CPU) for

documentation and follow up;

Provide support for evaluation and identification of partners for M&R mechanism, and development of proposals to

increase the capacity of partners to carry out M&R;

Provide technical support, and help organize and coordinate periodic meetings held on the M&R mechanism.

Contribute to the establishment of data collection mechanisms in cooperation with relevant Mission’s components,

national and international counterparts and stakeholders;

Carry out regular exploratory visits to IDP sites and areas affected by the armed conflict in collaboration with team

members, mission counterparts and partners;

Carry out investigations as and when required on child rights violations/abuses in collaboration with Mission

counterparts, including at the regional level;;

Participate in joint assessments/security assessments and evaluations relating to protection issues;

14 Jul 2017 Page 2 of 5 Analyse all incoming data on child rights violations in collaboration with team members to identify trends and provide support for development of strategies to address violations;

Carry out mapping of services available for children in areas affected by armed conflict (and update) and work with

Mission counterparts and partners in order to ensure development of programmes to protect children from becoming

associated to armed conflict, and the reinsertion of children victims of armed conflict;

Follow-up on cases that reach the justice system to inform on the level of impunity in collaboration with Human Rights

and Rule of Law Sections;

Provide support in the area of legislative reform, and advocate for the ratification and development of legislation;

Produce regular reports on grave child rights violations, child rights abuse/violations emanating from the armed conflict;

Provide support for drafting of periodic reports for UNSC (United Nations Security Council) Working Group on Children

and Armed Conflict, annual Mali report for the UNSG (United Nations Secretary General) on Children and Armed

Conflict, MINUSMA reports, to the SRSG CAAC (Special Representative of the Secretary General for Children And

Armed Conflict ) office, to Human Rights Commission, to SRSG Violence;

against Children, to MINUSMA – and other reports relating to child rights violations as and when required;

Liaise with internal and external stakeholders and represent the Unit on relevant thematic areas, as and when necessary;

Contribute to the elaboration and delivering of communication and training materials and courses related to child

trafficking as necessary;

Conduct monitoring travels to different regions as and when required;

Perform other relevant duties as required by the supervisor;

When working with national personnel or (non-)governmental counterparts, the Volunteer is strongly encouraged to set

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are required to:- Strengthen their knowledge and understanding of the concept of

volunteerismby reading relevant UNV and external publications and take active part in UNVactivities (for instance in events

that mark International Volunteer Day)- Be acquainted with and build on traditional and/or local forms ofvolunteerism in the

host country- Reflect on the type and quality of voluntary action that they areundertaking, including participation in ongoing

reflection activities- Contribute articles/write-ups on field experiences and submit them for UNVpublications/websites,

newsletters, press releases, etc.- Assist with the UNV Buddy Programme for newly-arrived UN Volunteers- Promote or advise

local groups in the use of online volunteering, orencourage relevant local individuals and organizations to use the UNV

OnlineVolunteering service whenever technically possible.

Reesulls/Exxpecctedd Ouutputts

Adequate support provided to facilitate the functioning of the M&R mechanism;

Data on child rights violations properly analysed and support provide for development of strategies to address violations;

all incoming in collaboration with team members to identify trends and Carry out mapping of services available for

children in areas affected by armed conflict (and update)

A work with Mission counterparts and partners in order to ensure development of programmes to protect children from

becoming associated to armed conflict, and the reinsertion of children victims of armed conflict;

Age, Gender and Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities

throughout the assignment;

A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for development during the assignment, such as reporting on

the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed.

• The development of capacity through coaching, mentoring and formal on-the-job training, when working with (including

supervising) national staff or (non-) governmental counter-parts, including Implementing Partners (IPs); • Age, Gender and

14 Jul 2017 Page 3 of 5Diversity (AGD) perspective is systematically applied, integrated and documented in all activities throughout the assignment • A final statement of achievements towards volunteerism for peace and development dur-ing the assignment, such as

reporting on the number of volunteers mobilized, activities participated in and capacities developed

Quuaallficaationnss/Reeqquiiremmeenntts

Reqquied DeggreeLevvell Master degree or equivalent

Educcaton -AdddiionalCoommmentss

International Law, International Relations, Child Protection, Child Development, Social Sciences, or combination of Master’s

Degree and relevant experience in a related field

Yeaas ofReequieddWoork Experennce 36 months

Experrence Desscrptonno

At least 3 year of experience in child protection ….Previous field experience in developing country is highly desirable;

Languuage Skiisllls

English ( Mandatory ) , Level - Fluent

And One of these - French ( Mandatory ) , Level - Working Knowledge

DoAA Experrseiis

Emergency response, immediate relief operations, and post-conflict humanitarian aid operations ( Mandatory )

AdddiionalReequiemeents orrArea ofExpeerrseiis

Basic knowledge of MS Office (Word, Outlook; Excel on a basic level; not necessarily Access).

Neeed Drving Lceence Yes

Coonndditionnss offSeerrvicee anndd ottheerr nfforrmaattion

Conndiion ofService Click here to view Conditions of Service

Conndiions ofService orrnternattonalSpeecallstt::

The contract lasts for the period indicated above with possibility of extensions subject to availability of funding, operational

necessity and satisfactory performance. However, there is no expectation of renewal of the assignment.

A UN Volunteer receives a Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) which is composed of the Monthly Living Allowance (MLA) and a

Family Allowance (FA) for those with dependents (maximum three).

The Volunteer Living Allowance (VLA) is paid at the end of each month to cover housing, utilities, transportation,

14 Jul 2017 Page 4 of 5communications and other basic needs. The VLA can be computed by applying the Post-Adjustment Multiplier (PAM) to the

VLA base rate of US$ 1,587. The VLA base rate is a global rate across the world, while the PAM is duty station/country-specific

and fluctuates on a monthly basis according to the cost of living. This method ensures that international UN Volunteers have

comparable purchasing power at all duty stations irrespective of varying costs of living. The PAM is established by the

International Civil Service Commission (ICSC) and is published at the beginning of every month on the ICSC website

http://icsc.un.org.

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In non-family duty stations that belong to hardship categories D or E, as classified by the ICSC, international UN Volunteers

receive a Well-Being Differential (WBD) on a monthly basis.

Furthermore, UN Volunteers are provided a settling-in-grant (SIG) at the start of the assignment (if the volunteer did not reside

in the duty station for at least 6 months prior to taking up the assignment) and in the event of a permanent reassignment to

another duty station.

UNV provides life, health, permanent disability insurances as well as assignment travel, annual leave, full integration in the UN

security framework (including residential security reimbursements).

UN Volunteers are paid Daily Subsistence Allowance at the UN rate for official travels, flight tickets for periodic home visit and

for the final repatriation travel (if applicable). Resettlement allowance is paid for satisfactory service at the end of the

assignment.

UNV will provide, together with the offer of assignment, a copy of the Conditions of Service, including Code of conduct, to

the successful candidate.

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