Nonviolent Peaceforce is hiring a
Job Title: Technical UCP Officer (internal application only)
Function: Programme Implementation
Job Group: Programme
Duty Station: South Sudan
Administrative Line Manager: Programme Manager
Technical Line Manager: Protection Adviser
Line Management Responsibility: N/A
ABOUT US
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organisation. We work to reduce violence and protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath. NP implements programming through the deployment of civilian protection teams to the field. Programming is founded on unarmed civilian protection and is thematically focused on protection in displacement, child protection, gender-based violence protection and inter-communal violence reduction.
JOB PURPOSE
The Technical UCP Officer is a member of the programme team for NP South Sudan. This includes supporting NP field teams with the implementing of protection and prevention strategies for vulnerable beneficiaries and relationship-building with local communities, community leaders, and government authorities, as well as with all other relevant protection actors such as NGOs and INGOs, and UN agencies. The Technical UCP Officer will assist with the design and implementation of UCP interventions. This position is roving, and will spend approximately 80% time in the field, with the remaining 20% in Juba.
ABOUT YOU
Experienced National Protection Officer in implementing community-based violence reduction and prevention programming in South Sudan, in the context of an on-going civil conflict and extremely high levels of displacement. You will be a person with a genuine commitment to working at the community level, someone who is skilled at building trusting relationships in an extremely polarized political climate. You are not deterred by the complexity of conflict; you are able to analyse conflict dynamics; you are motivated and unendingly persistent in finding and implementing protection and prevention strategies. You will be responsible for working together with other international and national colleagues to directly implement the project and to participate in reporting and documentation. You are comfortable living and working in a remote, physically demanding environment and possess a comprehensive understanding of UCP and how to apply it.
The successful candidate combines creativity, innovation and demonstrated knowledge of protection, conflict prevention and peacebuilding. S/he is experienced and skilled at converting protection, violence reduction and conflict analysis theory into practical, locally appropriate solutions that effectively increases safety and security of civilians affected by violent conflict. S/he has excellent interpersonal skills and flair for connecting and building trust with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. S/he is solutions focused, strategic and is driven by a keen interest and personal commitment to civilian protection.
KEY OBJECTIVES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Commitment to NP Principles
Project Implementation / Programming
UCP coach for NP field teams
Contextual analysis
Protective presence, accompaniment and other interventions
Administration & Operations
Reporting
Security
Other
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
Education, Knowledge and Experience
Skills
Independent Judgment/Analytical:
Interpersonal:
Languages:
Information Technology:
Other Specialized Requirements
HOW TO APPLY
SPECIAL NOTICE
Nonviolent Peaceforce is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff at all levels. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. However, all qualified applicants regardless of their gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, or age, will be considered for this opportunity. Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, beneficiaries, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice in the Humanitarian and Development sector.
NO FEE
NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (APPLICATION, INTERVIEW MEETING, PROCESSING, OR TRAINING). NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE DOES NOT CONCERN ITSELF WITH INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.