Lessons Learned from South Sudan Protection of Civilian Sites 2013–2016

76 - Lessons Learned from South Sudan Protection of Civilian Sites
Annex III - Responsibilities in UNMISS POC Sites for Planning and Budgetary Purposes
This Annex with roles and responsibilities with regard to operations in Protection of Civilian Sites (PoC sites) was developed
after consultation between the relevant UNMISS sections, OCHA, and the Humanitarian Country Team (HCT) for planning and
budgetary purposes. This delineation should be read in conjunction with the UNMISS operational guidance on SCR 2155 4(C),
“creating the conditions for the delivery of humanitarian assistance”, and “CCCM and UNMISS, Roles and Responsibilities”
and the “Division of Roles and Responsibilities between UNMISS and the HCT in UNMISS POC Sites” matrix, which provide
additional detail to activities associated with PoC sites.
A) UNMISS Responsibilities
# Activity Mission Section(s)
1. Maintenance of physical security infrastructure of PoC sites (including perimeter berms,
fencing, perimeter lighting, external patrol roads, gates, watch towers).
2. Construction of appropriate physical security infrastructure of new PoC sites (including
perimeter berms, fencing, perimeter lighting, external patrol roads, gates, watch towers)
– on a case by case basis, subject to availability of heavy engineering equipment and
resources.
3. Secure the defined outer perimeter of the POC site against external threats, enabled by
the full extent of the ROE.
4. Maintenance of public order inside PoC sites, incl. search operations, and destruction of
seized items UNPOL.
5. Security screening of people entering and exiting PoC sites.
6. Provision of fencing materials for “reception areas” for IDP security screening.
7. Construction, maintenance and policing of holding facilities (excluding provision of
services (health, sanitation, food) to detainees).
8. Operational coordination of security aspects of PoC operations (e.g. distributions,
registrations, relocations, etc.) involving both UNMISS and humanitarian actors.
9. Provision of security for humanitarian operations as requested.
10. In line with the Mandate’s priority, conduct of protection operations outside the perimeter
of the POC site to deter threat, reassure and protect IDPs. Operations are to be tailored
to meet essential needs and scaled by all available capacity. This will include (but is not
limited to) security for vulnerable groups to enable firewood and water collection, market
visits, burials and relocations, etc.
11. Negotiating with the Government regarding land for PoC sites, where possible meeting
Sphere Standards.
12. Access to existing facilities in support of PoC site management, specifically medical
waste incinerators, or temporary morgue facilities (dependent on capacity).
13. Joint contingency planning for PoC site support in emergencies, in particular fire-fighting
and support to emergency water provision.
14. Support to air transportation of PoC site-related humanitarian goods and equipment as a
last resort and subject to cost-recovery.
15. Provision of heavy machinery for humanitarian construction work in PoC sites, subject to
availability and capacity.
16. Provision of land for humanitarian workspace and accommodation.
17. Community coordination and liaison with PoC site representatives on issues such as site
security management and public order.
18. Joint planning for PoC site closure and decommissioning/dismantling of site infrastructure
and shelters.
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