Protection Technical Assistant – Civilian Self-Protection (CSP)

Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organization that assists people forced to flee their homes due to conflict, persecution, and disasters. Established in 1946, NRC operates in over 30 countries worldwide, providing aid and support to millions of people in need. The organization is dedicated to defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons, ensuring they receive the necessary assistance and protection. NRC is known for its commitment to high-quality aid and fostering professional growth among its employees, promoting a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Overview:
The Protection from Violence Technical Assistant position is designed to implement delegated Protection activities as outlined by the Country Office’s strategic and programmatic frameworks. The role focuses on two main technical Protection themes: Civilian Self-Protection (CSP) and Case Management (CM). The primary responsibility of the Protection Technical Assistant is to directly implement and support community initiatives within the CSP framework. This involves working closely with communities to enhance their self-protection strategies in response to various protection threats. The CSP program emphasizes community engagement and relationship building, aiming to empower individuals and groups to prevent, mitigate, and reduce protection risks. The position requires a strong commitment to community work and the ability to facilitate processes that build capacity among community members to identify and strengthen their protection strategies based on their unique risks and vulnerabilities. Regular activities include facilitating community committee meetings, conducting capacity development sessions, raising awareness on protection topics, and mobilizing community members for protection activities.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Protection Technical Assistant will have a range of duties and responsibilities, including:

• Implementing protection programs according to the agreed work plan and program scope.
• Supporting data gathering and consolidation for reports, ensuring proper and confidential filing of documents.
• Maintaining relevant databases for Protection programming and monitoring of activities.
• Liaising and collaborating with local authorities, community representatives, and other stakeholders.
• Conducting community outreach and engagement based on project priorities.
• Supporting community mobilization and awareness-raising efforts.
• Conducting capacity building sessions for community members and stakeholders on protection-related topics.
• Undertaking data collection for protection assessments and needs analyses.
• Referring protection and humanitarian issues to relevant actors. 1
• Coordinating with other NRC core competencies to ensure an integrated approach to programming. 1
• Performing other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess documented results related to the responsibilities of the position. A good knowledge of the English language, both spoken and written, is essential. Familiarity with cash-based interventions and market-based programs is also required. Additionally, candidates should have a university degree in social sciences or a related field, such as education, political science, international relations, law, or gender studies. The position requires 2-3 years of experience working in a humanitarian context, particularly in community services, community engagement, protection, or related fields. Fluency in Dari and Pashto, both written and verbal, is mandatory. Candidates should demonstrate political and cultural awareness, a good understanding of the displacement context in Afghanistan, and the ability to work under pressure while communicating effectively with diverse audiences.

Educational Background:
The educational background required for this position includes a university degree in social sciences or a related field. Preferred areas of study include education, political science, international relations, law, journalism, gender studies, and human rights. This educational foundation is crucial for understanding the complexities of protection issues and community dynamics in a humanitarian context.

Experience:
The position requires candidates to have 2-3 years of relevant experience working in a humanitarian context. This experience should preferably be in community services, community engagement and mobilization, protection, or emergency response. Candidates should demonstrate a strong understanding of community capacity building and the ability to work effectively in challenging environments.

Languages:
Fluency in Dari and Pashto is mandatory for this position, both in written and verbal communication. Additionally, a good command of the English language is required. Proficiency in these languages is essential for effective communication with community members and stakeholders, as well as for documentation and reporting purposes.

Additional Notes:
The position offers a monthly salary based on the NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale. NRC provides medical coverage for staff and up to four dependents. Leave and holidays are in accordance with Afghanistan Labor Law. Employees receive a top-up credit card on a monthly basis. The role does not have line management responsibilities and reports to the Protection Team Leader or Protection Coordinator. The organization emphasizes safeguarding and expects all employees to treat everyone with respect and dignity, contribute to a safe environment, and report any incidents of exploitation or harassment.