Gender and Protection Officer

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Position Title: Gender and Protection Officer
Location: Twic County
Country: Sudan
Deadline Date: Not specified

Job Details

Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organization that assists people forced to flee their homes due to conflict and disaster. Established in 1946, NRC operates in multiple countries around the world, 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, with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Overview:
The Gender and Protection Officer will play a crucial role in ensuring that gender and protection concerns are integrated into all project cycles. This position is responsible for implementing measures that guarantee equal benefits for both men and women from project interventions. The officer will work closely with various stakeholders to promote participatory planning, enabling marginalized groups, particularly women, to have a voice in project planning. The role also involves identifying challenges and opportunities related to gender dynamics and ensuring that project activities are conducted with care to avoid harm to vulnerable populations. The officer will facilitate training on protection concepts and ensure that community members can access necessary services safely and confidentially.

Duties and Responsibilities:
The Gender and Protection Officer will be responsible for the following duties:

• Ensure adherence to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, guidelines, and donor requirements.
• Implement WFP integrated project activities according to strategy, proposal, budget, and plans.
• Prepare periodic status reports and other documents as required by management.
• Ensure proper filing of documents and break down the annual operational plan into weekly, monthly, and quarterly implementation plans.
• Coordinate with relevant partners and stakeholders to ensure effective project delivery.
• Train and guide GFD, BSFP, PMCs, and BDCs on gender mainstreaming concepts.
• Promote Safe and Inclusive Programming to enhance project quality.
• Design training manuals and content that meet NRC and donor specifications.
• Facilitate participatory planning processes to ensure women's representation and voice in project management. 1
• Identify specific challenges and opportunities for women and men regarding safety, health, livelihoods, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, and education. 1
• Support the implementation of project activities with a focus on preventing harm to beneficiaries. 1
• Facilitate training on prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse and basic protection concepts for community workers. 1
• Act as a focal point for the complaints and feedback mechanism to address community concerns. 1
• Attend bi-weekly review meetings and participate in gender and protection assessments.

Required Qualifications:
The position requires the following qualifications:

• A university degree in social sciences or development studies.
• A minimum of 3 years of experience in gender mainstreaming, GBV, and protection.
• Previous experience with international NGOs in a similar role is advantageous.
• Experience working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the responsibilities of the position.
• A valid motorcycle driving license and national identity documents are essential.

Educational Background:
Candidates must possess a university degree in social sciences or development studies. This educational background is crucial for understanding the complexities of gender issues and protection mechanisms in humanitarian contexts.

Experience:
The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of relevant experience in gender mainstreaming, gender-based violence (GBV), and protection. Experience working with international NGOs in similar roles is highly desirable, as is familiarity with complex and volatile environments where humanitarian assistance is provided.

Languages:
Fluency in English, Arabic, and Dinka, both written and verbal, is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of Juba Arabic and other local languages is considered an advantage, as it enhances communication with local communities and stakeholders.

Additional Notes:
This position is based in Twic County, Sudan, and involves working closely with various stakeholders, including NGOs and government actors. The role does not involve supervising staff but may require coordination with casual monitors. The NRC emphasizes a zero-tolerance approach to exploitation, abuse, and harassment, and all employees are expected to contribute to a safe working environment. The specific contract duration and seniority level are not mentioned, but the position is likely to be full-time given the responsibilities outlined.