Mission and objectives

Under Resolution 2677 (2023), the Security Council determined that the situation in South Sudan continues to constitute a threat to international peace and security in the region. The Council extended the UNMISS mandate until 15 March 2024. It also emphasized that the Mission should continue advancing its three-year strategic vision defined in resolution 2567 (2021) to prevent a return to civil war, build durable peace and support inclusive, accountable governance as well as free, fair and peaceful elections in accordance with the Revitalized Peace Agreement. Under Chapter VII of the Charter of the United Nations, UNMISS is therefore authorized to use all necessary means to implement its mandate which includes: (a) Protection of civilians (b) Creating conditions conducive to the delivery of humanitarian assistance (c) Supporting the Implementation of the Revitalised Agreement and the Peace Process (d) Monitoring, investigating, and reporting on violations of humanitarian and human rights law The overall ceiling for uniformed personnel is maintained at 17,000 troops and 2,101 police, including 88 corrections officers. Please refer to https://unmiss.unmissions.org/mandate for more information.

Context

UNMISS was established in 2011 under the auspices of the UN Department of Peacekeeping Operations (DPKO); subsequently, UNMISS mandate has been renewed through resolutions 2057 (2012), 2109 (2013), 2155 (2014), 2187 (2014), 2223 (2015), 2241 (Dec. 2015), 2304 (2016) and 2327 (2016), 2392 (Dec. 2017), 2406 (Mar. 2018), 2459 (Mar. 2019), 2514 (Mar. 2020), 2567 (Mar. 2021), 2625 (Mar. 2022), 2677 (Mar. 2023). SCR (Apr.2729) Subject to extension of UNMISS Mandate beyond 30 April 2025.

Task Description

Under the oversight of the Chief of Protection, Transition and Reintegration (PTR) Section or his/her designate, the UN Volunteers’ duties will include: • Working with assigned staff in Field Officers in programming and coordinating Mission’s support for protection of civilians and delivery of humanitarian and protection services through close engagement with Mission components, humanitarian, protection and development partners and local authorities as well as community representatives. • Monitor and assess the situation of protection of civilians and the delivery of humanitarian, protection services, return and reintegration of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs) and Returnees. • Contribute Protection, Transition and Reintegration Section’s participation and contribution to coordination mechanisms with Mission components, humanitarian, protection, and development partners on protections of civilians, early recovery, and implementation of durable solutions for IDPs; • Protection of civilians, return and reintegration, advocacy and facilitation for expanding delivery of humanitarian and protection services, stabilization and recovery of conflict affected populations and institutions, project/programme management, data analysis, reporting is required. • Progressive professional experience in inter agency coordination and programme management of protection of civilians, humanitarian affairs, recovery, return and reintegration and development related area is required. • Minimum 2 years of field experience coordinating complex interdisciplinary and multi-dimensional programmes and projects in a post-conflict context is desirable. • Field experience with the UN common system (UN peacekeeping / political mission, or UN agencies, Funds and Programmes) and recent field experience in the region is desirable. • Solid computer literacy, including proficiency in various MS Office applications (Excel, Word, power points, etc) and email/internet, familiarity with database management, and office technology equipment. • Self-motivated, ability to work with minimum supervision; ability to work within tight deadlines. • Sound security awareness. • Contribute to PTR’s team efforts in planning, organizing and reporting on section activities to support implementation of Mission mandate, Protection, Transition and Reintegration Section’s annual work plan and results-based budget and work with partners to identify opportunities to develop programmes/ projects for early recovery to facilitate return and reintegration of IDPs, including women and youth empowerment, and peacebuilding initiatives. • Support communities and implementing partners to propose, design, implement and report on Quick Impact Projects with an aim to establish and build community confidence in the Mission and create an improved environment for implementation of Mission mandate. • Monitor and assess political, social, and economic developments, trends and emerging issues in the area of responsibility regarding protection of civilians, delivery of humanitarian assistance and protection services, facilitation of return and reintegration of displaced persons, durable solutions, and early recovery initiatives. • Support Protection, Transition and Reintegration Section field teams in data collection, storage, analysis, visualization and use for Protection of Civilian, and monitoring and evaluation efforts, as well as manage incoming field missions and ensure that relevant field data and information is available for the Chief of Protection, Transition and Reintegration Section. • Prepare and draft inputs to daily and analytical reports, code cables and reports of the Secretary-General related to protection of civilians, early recovery, delivery of humanitarian and protection services, return and reintegration of IDPs and refugees. • Provide coordination support between the Mission, United Nations Agencies and Programmes, and humanitarian partners delivering services inside and outside of protection of Civilians sites and redesignated IDP sites across the country. • Conduct intentional training and mentoring to build capacity of local counterparts and colleagues. • Perform other duties as assigned.

Competencies and values

• Adaptability and flexibility • Creativity • Planning and organising • Professionalism • Self-management

Living conditions and remarks

Living conditions vary between UNMISS duty stations. Each duty station where UNMISS has a field presence has basic residential camp facilities, which includes running water and electricity. Candidates should be aware that accommodation may be austere with the possibility of water shortages and power blackouts. On arrival in Bentiu accommodation will be on a share basis. Ablutions will also be shared. As the accommodation situation improves single unit accommodation, with an attached ablution, should become available in all locations. All UNMISS duty stations apart from Entebbe, Uganda are considered non – family duty stations. The security level of UNMISS duty stations is classified by the UN Department of Safety and Security (UNDSS) who will brief on arrival. A number of locations in South Sudan are prone to conflict. Primary health care services (preventive and curative) are provided in 11 United Nations Owned Equipment (UNOE) Level-I clinics, 21 Contingent Owned Equipment (COE) Level-I clinics, 5 COE Level-II medical facilities within the mission area and the establishment of contractual agreements for Level-III and Level-IIII care outside the mission area. The 5 Level-II facilities available in Juba, Bentiu, Bor, Malakal and Wau, run by the Troop Contributing Countries (TCC), take referrals from the Level-I clinics and provide hospital-based care. The climate is tropical with a rainy season in many areas, which should normally span from around April to October. Ability to live and work in difficult and harsh conditions is essential.