PROTECTION OF CIVILIANS OFFICER
United Nations Mission in the Republic of South Sudan - created by GA Resolution 1996 (2011) · Wau · P-4 · Apply by November 18, 2026
About this role
Org. Setting and Reporting This position is in the Protection Transition and Reintegration Section of the United Nations Mission South Sudan (UNMISS), Wau. Wau is classified in the "E" category and as a non-family duty station. Responsibilities Within delegated authority, under the overall leadership and direction of the Director of Civil Affairs, the Protection of Civilians Officer will report to the Head of Field Office and the Senior Protection of Civilians Advisor, and will be responsible in performing the following duties: Advisory Role - Advise Head of Field Office on ways in which the field office continues to protect civilians, assist and build local capacities for community protection, and support the implementation of measures put in place by Wau regional office to fulfil the mission’s mandate - Provide support to relevant mission components and sections to ensure that POC concerns are adequately reflected in the Wau regional office planning processes; the mission planning processes; and section and unit work plans and operations, with due consideration to the most vulnerable groups including women and children - Assist in the implementation of the mission's POC…