Technical Officer - Safeguarding and Inclusion Programming (SIP)

Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organization established to assist people forced to flee their homes due to conflict and disaster. Since its inception, NRC has been dedicated to providing high-quality aid and defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons. The organization operates in multiple countries, including Somalia, where it has been active since 2021, focusing on multisectoral activities such as shelter, education, livelihoods, and security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security. NRC's mission is to support vulnerable populations in hard-to-reach areas, working closely with local authorities and partners to implement effective humanitarian responses. The organization is committed to enhancing protection and promoting the rights of displaced individuals, ensuring that their needs are met through comprehensive programming and advocacy efforts. NRC's regional operations span ten countries in East and South Africa, including Kenya, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan, and Mozambique, with a regional office based in Nairobi to facilitate coordination and standardization of approaches across these countries.

Job Overview:
The Technical Officer for Safeguarding and Inclusion Programming (SIP) will play a crucial role in providing technical support to Education Consortium partners and ensuring the effective integration of protection, safeguarding, inclusion, and accountability monitoring across various education projects. This position is designed to enhance the quality of education interventions by promoting gender-sensitive practices and safeguarding measures. The officer will be responsible for conducting gender and inclusion analyses, training consortium partners on child safeguarding, and ensuring adherence to NRC's safeguarding policies. The role requires a proactive approach to identifying and addressing safeguarding issues, as well as promoting the rights of refugees and displaced individuals in line with NRC's advocacy strategy. The officer will also be involved in capacity building for education staff and facilitating workshops to enhance their skills in supporting vulnerable learners.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Technical Officer will have a wide range of responsibilities, including but not limited to: ensuring adherence to NRC policies and guidelines; coordinating cross-sectoral collaboration with Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE) and Gender-Based Violence in Emergencies (GBViE); leading gender and inclusion analyses to inform education projects; training consortium and partner staff on gender mainstreaming and child safeguarding; monitoring safeguarding policies and procedures across education projects; tracking and maintaining the SIP checklist for education-related activities; assisting in adapting training modules for education staff; acting as a focal point for safe referrals; promoting gender equality through gender-sensitive teaching approaches; facilitating training on inclusive education practices; conducting community engagement exercises; and delivering workshops on psychosocial-support" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">psychosocial support and non-violent communication. The officer will also be responsible for regular monitoring of MHPSS activities in schools and collaborating with school-based counselors to address challenges in service delivery.

Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum of three years of work experience in safeguarding and inclusion within NGOs or humanitarian agencies, with a strong understanding of the Somali humanitarian context. A Bachelor's degree in Human Rights, Protection, Development Studies, Social Studies, International Relations, or a related field is required. Additionally, candidates should have experience in SIP and protection mainstreaming in the international humanitarian aid context, as well as excellent English language communication skills, including negotiation, networking, and public speaking. Proficiency in maintaining databases and managing information is essential, along with experience in training delivery and capacity support to colleagues and partners. Strong ICT skills, particularly in MS Office applications, are also necessary.

Educational Background:
The position requires a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Human Rights, Protection, Development Studies, Social Studies, International Relations, or a related discipline. This educational background is essential to ensure that the candidate has the necessary theoretical knowledge and understanding of the complexities involved in safeguarding and inclusion within humanitarian contexts.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of three years of relevant work experience in safeguarding and inclusion, specifically within NGOs or humanitarian agencies. Experience working in Somalia or similar contexts is highly desirable, as it provides valuable insights into the local challenges and dynamics that affect displaced populations and their access to education and protection services.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory, as the role requires effective communication with various stakeholders, including consortium partners, education staff, and community members. Proficiency in Somali or other local languages would be considered an asset, as it would facilitate better engagement with the communities served by NRC.

Additional Notes:
The position is based in Mogadishu, Somalia, and is offered on an open-ended contract basis. The role involves significant travel, estimated at 60% of the time, to various NRC Area Offices and education facilities. The salary and benefits will be in accordance with NRC's salary scale and terms and conditions. NRC is committed to diversity and encourages qualified female candidates to apply. The organization emphasizes a zero-tolerance policy towards exploitation, abuse, and harassment, and expects all employees to contribute to a safe and respectful working environment.