Experience

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  International Committee of the Red Cross - ICRC

  • Central Equatoria, South Sudan

  • Generalist Field Officer (GFO)

    • Apr 2024 - Present
    • Central Equatoria, South Sudan

    1. Field – Networking.- Identify and establish networking opportunities with new key interlocutors in their area of responsibility. - Maintain and develop communication with existing interlocutors (civilian authorities, armed carriers, community members, UN, INGOs, NGOs, etc.) in areas of responsibility - Disseminate ICRC mandate, mission, activities and principles to interlocutors to enhance their understanding and acceptance of ICRC / missions (OpComm sessions)- Where relevant, identify needs for ICRC training (PREV/PROT/FAS/FAT) and take the lead on ICRC mandate/activities presentations2. Field Trips – Organizing and Planning.- Develop and share field trip forms (FTFs) and Sensitive Field Trip Forms (SFTF) in due time.- Ensure proper coordination of field trips in advance with the relevant departments (internally), including with Juba Flying teams.- Coordinate and mobilize field trips/activities with all the relevant interlocutors, also for security and final field trip GL (externally). - Promote cooperation and good working relationships in the field with the South Sudan Red Cross (SSRC) volunteers.3. Security and Context Analysis.- Contribute to Situational Reports (SitRep) analysis of areas within AoR- Contribute to the biweekly reports inputs for the Yei Sub Delegation.- Support updating of priority area concept notes, to keep them updated with relevant context information to support ICRC activities - Regularly obtain contextual relevant information from the media and from interlocutors during field trips or via phone to provide updates in the weekly field team meetings. 4. Support and participate in protection activities:- To collect accurate and comprehensive information on protection concerns in our AoR and to channel them to the Field Team Leader and Protection Team Leader in Yei SD. - To ensure timely and accurate documentation of Allegation of Arrest/Allegation of Detention – within the criteria/strategy with precise information.

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  Nonviolent Peaceforce

  • Switzerland
  • International Affairs
  • 300 - 400 Employee

  • Technical Protection Advisor

    • Feb 2024 - Mar 2024

    General Protection• Ensuring minimum standards are kept and met• On-call support for teams regarding GP issues (e.g. access constraints, advocacy, Do No Harm, etc.)• Ongoing training for field teams on UCP methodology, strategic interventions and sharing best practices• Attending Protection Cluster (PC) meetings and representing NP at the Juba level• Attending PROMO WG meetings (Protection Monitoring Working Group)Child Protection• Ensuring minimum standards are kept and met• Development of tools and guidance materials (CSS, child safeguarding, MRM, etc.)• On-call support for teams regarding CP issues (e.g. FTR when no other partners are on the ground, child arrested, children at risk, MRM violation, etc.)• Ongoing training for field teams on NPSS CPWG-developed tools and practices• Attending CP AoR meetings and representing NP programming in CP at the Juba level• Attending Case Management Task Force meetings when NP is involved in FTR processes• Advising the Programmes department on aspects of child protectionSafeguarding• Providing safeguarding refresher training• Discussing and brainstorming with the Safeguarding Advisor• Being the focal point for safeguarding issues and adequately referring them to the Safeguarding Advisor.

  • Team Leader / Head of Field Office

    • Mar 2023 - Jan 2024

    I am responsible for the on-site management of NP field team(s) and Office Management. This entail ensuring the effective implementation of civilian protection programming while providing for field based personnel management, financial and administrative functions, coordinating with the Country Office regarding logistics and procurement and ensuring compliance with NP’s security policies and procedures and country strategy. Primary Representative of NP at coordination meetings with NGO partners and government authorities and departments in the field team’s area of operation.

  • Deputy Team Leader

    • Feb 2022 - Feb 2023

    A. Project Implementation/Programing:-Assist, and when needed lead, with information gathering, verification and context analysis;-Proactively engage with all stakeholders (community leaders, Government, police, army, non-state armed actors and partner organizations) to identify on-going and potential issues in the community that may trigger violence; -Assist, and lead as needed, in the production of program, mission and analysis reports on a weekly basis. Document lesions learnt and successful stories. -Participate and in coordination with the team leader facilitate team meetings, debriefs and strategy sessions, implementing recommendations arising from lesions learnt.B. Administration and Operations:i. -Security: -contribute to security assessment by gathering information, collecting, analyzing and proactively sharing in a timely fashion context information to ensure the team safety and monitoring of context developments. -Lead in the development of safety and security SOPs for field visits ensure all team members are aware of the necessary protocols, and context development. -Ensure that the team’s being deployed has updated hibernation and evacuation plan and that members of the field team are fully aware of themii. . Procurement and logistics:-Assist in preparing procurement of suppliers or other logistical matters in adherence to NP’s operational procedures. -Assist national and international staffs in sending booking requests in a timely manner, and providing follow up as needed to ensure booking are done accurately. -coordinate with the Team Leader to ensure that the team has all required equipment for work and that, asset lists are updated and accurate. iii. Finance: -Assist in ensuring that the finance focal point produce and report in a weekly/monthly basis the financial status of the team. iv. Human Resource (HR).-In coordination with and under the guideline of the team leader, mentors staff on programme, operations and security.

  • National Protection Officer

    • Nov 2019 - Jan 2022

    I was responsible for Project Implementation / Programming which includes: Information gathering and contextual analysis, assist with information gathering and verification, and context analysis and Proactively engage with all stakeholders in conflict (local community leaders, government authorities, police, army, non-state armed groups, and NGOs) to identify on-going and potential issues in the community that may trigger violence.Community engagement:Lead participatory meetings so as to support communities to apply NP principles and civilian protection mechanisms to improve their own security and conduct check-in calls and follow-up visits with community protection actors to assess their security situation and offer support in case of challenges with the implementation of protection mechanisms and security concerns. Training:Assist with the development of new programming concepts and training modules, Co-facilitate trainings and workshops, assist with written translation of training materials, and provide oral translation during workshops and meetingsProtective presence, accompaniment and other interventions:Provide protective presence in situations where and when an incident may occur or has happened, and which is a direct threat to peace and stability of the community while upholding the principle of non-partisanship, Provide protective accompaniment to civilians at risk, Assist in designing strategic interventions meant to mitigate conflict and protect civilians and Manage cases of individuals who are vulnerable or under threat, including working with other service providers and managing a follow-up process.

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  Terre des hommes foundation

  • Switzerland
  • Non-profit Organizations
  • 700 & Above Employee

  • Child protection Officer (FTR & Case Management)

    • Apr 2018 - Oct 2019

    In response to the South Sudan crisis, Terre Des Hommes’s child protection programming scaled up the provision of case management services to vulnerable children and strengthening FTR to unaccompanied and separated children. I was supporting the coordination of FTR, Alternative Care and Case Management activities within Yei Town. It includes: technical support, mentoring, coaching, training and capacity-building of relevant staff in all field locations; providing case management support to individual cases; supporting the development and implementation of internal and inter-agency Standard Operating Procedures and Guidance; and supporting the implementation of the CPIMS+ roll out.Lead case management/FTR programme, the Unaccompanied and Separated Children Working Group (UASC WG) and co-lead the Interagency Case Management Task Force (CMTF) under the supervision of the Child Protection Project Manager

  • Child Protection Officer (PSS)

    • Apr 2017 - Mar 2018

    General description of the position: I was responsible for overseeing the overall protection response in Yei two and ensured that protection principles are applied to Tdh operations and that an inclusive, dignified and safe assistance is provided to affected populations and ensure that Tdh and global standards and guidelines are respected and in place and will ensure the centrality of protection to all Tdh activities.Key Responsibilities:Takes part in Best Interests Procedure (reviewing BIAs and BIDs before being presented to UNHCR). Planning, coordination and participation in the BID and Safe Haven’s panels.Ensure that relevant and appropriate child protection services are accessible for children accommodated in the protective areas across the town. Ensure that protective areas in IDPs sites are child friendly and the best interest of the child is respected and promoted.Ensure that PSS approach is mainstream in all case management interventions.Ensure that Tdh guidelines and tools are applied.Ensure coordination between case management and Psychosocial departments.Conduct regular protection monitoring and generate evidence in protection trends in collaboration with M&E department.Support regular monitoring system of activities and organize evaluation process for lessons learned exercise.Work closely with Projects Managers, Program Assistant and Head of Programs to monitor child protection needs and make program evidence-based adjustments.Work closely with safeguarding focal point to ensure that safeguarding risks are identified and monitored and support the well-functioning of the safeguarding mechanism.Ensure accountability is mainstreamed in Tdh activities and mechanisms are accessible, known and operational for affected populations.Support reporting process to donors and partners to keep them informed of program progress.

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  CEFORD

  • South Sudan

  • Social Worker

    • Feb 2015 - Dec 2015
    • South Sudan

    As a Social worker, I was supporting individuals and their families through difficult times and ensure that vulnerable people, including children and adults, are safeguarded from harm. my role was to help improve outcomes in people's lives and maintain professional relationships and act as guides and advocates while using professional judgment to make tough decisions that might not always be well received by those I was trying to help.