Protection from Violence Coordinator
Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a humanitarian organization established in 1946, dedicated to helping people affected by displacement. With a mission to protect the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons, NRC operates in multiple countries around the world, providing assistance in various sectors including education, shelter, and protection. The organization employs thousands of staff globally, working tirelessly to ensure that the needs of vulnerable populations are met and their rights are upheld. NRC is committed to advocating for the rights of displaced individuals and communities, ensuring that they receive the support and protection they need during crises.
Job Overview:
The Protection from Violence Coordinator position is crucial for implementing key components of the Protection from Violence project portfolio. This role involves managing a team of field staff, ensuring adherence to NRC policies, and contributing to the development of strategies and project proposals. The coordinator will oversee the implementation of Protection from Violence and ICLA projects, ensuring that they meet donor requirements and maintain high technical quality. The position requires a proactive approach to identifying and addressing the needs of beneficiaries, promoting innovative solutions, and ensuring that project staff are adequately trained and supported. The coordinator will also engage with local authorities and stakeholders to advocate for the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons, ensuring that their needs are prioritized in all project activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Protection from Violence Coordinator will be responsible for the overall implementation of Protection from Violence and ICLA programming in designated areas, focusing on identifying trends and needs for protection monitoring and advocacy. Key responsibilities include: managing project staff, ensuring compliance with NRC policies, preparing and maintaining work and expenditure plans, and submitting regular reports. The coordinator will also conduct field visits to provide technical support, contribute to proposal development for funding, and refine data collection and reporting tools. Additionally, the role involves ensuring adherence to safety protocols and representing NRC in humanitarian coordination efforts at the local level, collaborating with other organizations to align protection efforts with broader initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in project implementation within a humanitarian or recovery context, particularly in complex and volatile environments. They should have documented results related to the responsibilities of the position, a strong understanding of leadership skills, and fluency in English, both written and verbal. Experience with protection and ICLA activities, technical expertise in relevant programming, and training in protection risk reduction are essential. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work collaboratively in diverse cultural settings, and a solutions-oriented approach are also required. Knowledge of the local language, Tigrigna, is considered an advantage.
Educational Background:
A relevant educational background is essential for this position, typically requiring a degree in social sciences, international relations, humanitarian studies, or a related field. Advanced degrees or specialized training in protection, humanitarian response, or project management may be beneficial and enhance a candidate's qualifications for the role.
Experience:
The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in project implementation, specifically within humanitarian contexts. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required, with a proven track record of managing projects effectively in challenging environments. Experience in protection programming and working with vulnerable populations is critical, as is familiarity with data management and reporting in a humanitarian setting.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, both in written and verbal communication. Knowledge of Tigrigna is highly advantageous and may enhance the candidate's ability to engage with local communities and stakeholders effectively. Proficiency in additional languages relevant to the region may also be beneficial.
Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and may involve travel to various locations within the designated area of responsibility. The role is critical for ensuring the safety and protection of vulnerable populations, and candidates should be prepared to work in potentially insecure environments. NRC emphasizes the importance of adhering to safety protocols and maintaining a strong focus on team building and capacity development. The organization is committed to recruiting staff who are dedicated to humanitarian principles and who can contribute positively to the mission of protecting the rights of displaced individuals.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a humanitarian organization established in 1946, dedicated to helping people affected by displacement. With a mission to protect the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons, NRC operates in multiple countries around the world, providing assistance in various sectors including education, shelter, and protection. The organization employs thousands of staff globally, working tirelessly to ensure that the needs of vulnerable populations are met and their rights are upheld. NRC is committed to advocating for the rights of displaced individuals and communities, ensuring that they receive the support and protection they need during crises.
Job Overview:
The Protection from Violence Coordinator position is crucial for implementing key components of the Protection from Violence project portfolio. This role involves managing a team of field staff, ensuring adherence to NRC policies, and contributing to the development of strategies and project proposals. The coordinator will oversee the implementation of Protection from Violence and ICLA projects, ensuring that they meet donor requirements and maintain high technical quality. The position requires a proactive approach to identifying and addressing the needs of beneficiaries, promoting innovative solutions, and ensuring that project staff are adequately trained and supported. The coordinator will also engage with local authorities and stakeholders to advocate for the rights of refugees and internally displaced persons, ensuring that their needs are prioritized in all project activities.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Protection from Violence Coordinator will be responsible for the overall implementation of Protection from Violence and ICLA programming in designated areas, focusing on identifying trends and needs for protection monitoring and advocacy. Key responsibilities include: managing project staff, ensuring compliance with NRC policies, preparing and maintaining work and expenditure plans, and submitting regular reports. The coordinator will also conduct field visits to provide technical support, contribute to proposal development for funding, and refine data collection and reporting tools. Additionally, the role involves ensuring adherence to safety protocols and representing NRC in humanitarian coordination efforts at the local level, collaborating with other organizations to align protection efforts with broader initiatives.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must possess a minimum of 5 years of experience in project implementation within a humanitarian or recovery context, particularly in complex and volatile environments. They should have documented results related to the responsibilities of the position, a strong understanding of leadership skills, and fluency in English, both written and verbal. Experience with protection and ICLA activities, technical expertise in relevant programming, and training in protection risk reduction are essential. Strong interpersonal skills, the ability to work collaboratively in diverse cultural settings, and a solutions-oriented approach are also required. Knowledge of the local language, Tigrigna, is considered an advantage.
Educational Background:
A relevant educational background is essential for this position, typically requiring a degree in social sciences, international relations, humanitarian studies, or a related field. Advanced degrees or specialized training in protection, humanitarian response, or project management may be beneficial and enhance a candidate's qualifications for the role.
Experience:
The ideal candidate should have substantial experience in project implementation, specifically within humanitarian contexts. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience is required, with a proven track record of managing projects effectively in challenging environments. Experience in protection programming and working with vulnerable populations is critical, as is familiarity with data management and reporting in a humanitarian setting.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position, both in written and verbal communication. Knowledge of Tigrigna is highly advantageous and may enhance the candidate's ability to engage with local communities and stakeholders effectively. Proficiency in additional languages relevant to the region may also be beneficial.
Additional Notes:
This position is full-time and may involve travel to various locations within the designated area of responsibility. The role is critical for ensuring the safety and protection of vulnerable populations, and candidates should be prepared to work in potentially insecure environments. NRC emphasizes the importance of adhering to safety protocols and maintaining a strong focus on team building and capacity development. The organization is committed to recruiting staff who are dedicated to humanitarian principles and who can contribute positively to the mission of protecting the rights of displaced individuals.
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