Job Description
Job Posting Organization:
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental humanitarian organization that has been operational for 75 years, dedicated to creating safer and more dignified lives for refugees and internally displaced people. With a workforce of approximately 6000 committed employees, NRC operates across four continents, providing assistance in various sectors including shelter, education, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, livelihoods, legal assistance, and water, sanitation, and hygiene. NRC is known for running the world's largest standby roster, NORCAP, which consists of 650 professionals ready for deployment within 72 hours during crises. NRC began its operations in Iran in 2012 and currently delivers humanitarian assistance in 10 provinces, focusing on education, food security, livelihoods, WASH, shelter construction, and legal assistance. The organization also plays a significant role in advocacy efforts to improve the rights of displaced populations in the country.
Job Overview:
The Protection (UDOC) Team Leader is tasked with implementing UDOC/Protection activities and coordinating community engagement initiatives as per the Country Office's strategy and policy frameworks. This role is crucial in enhancing protection and access to assistance for communities affected by displacement. The team leader will oversee activities in Multi-Purpose Service Centers (MPSCs) across Iran, identifying needs and gaps in urban settings and providing feedback on outreach and integrated programming. The position requires a proactive approach to community engagement and collaboration with local authorities and stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery and advocacy for the rights of refugees and displaced individuals.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Protection (UDOC) Team Leader will adhere to NRC policies and contribute to the development of Protection/UDOC strategies and project proposals. Responsibilities include managing and implementing delegated projects, ensuring high technical quality, and providing regular progress reports. The team leader will oversee activities in MPSCs, manage service contracts, and coordinate with local and international partners to expand service provision. They will conduct multi-sectoral needs assessments, mentor local partners, document progress, and participate in coordination forums with stakeholders. The role also involves providing input for proposal writing and fundraising efforts, ensuring that projects target the most vulnerable beneficiaries, and promoting the rights of displaced individuals in line with NRC's advocacy strategy.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have experience working in a humanitarian or recovery context, preferably in coordinating or managerial roles. Familiarity with project cycle management (PCM) and documented results related to the position's responsibilities are essential. Knowledge of leadership skills and fluency in English, both written and verbal, are required. Additionally, candidates should possess the ability to transfer knowledge in Protection, experience working with local communities, and an understanding of the status and needs of Afghan refugees in Iran.
Educational Background:
A relevant educational background is necessary for this position, although specific degree requirements are not explicitly stated. Candidates are expected to have qualifications that align with the responsibilities of managing protection activities and community engagement initiatives.
Experience:
The position requires candidates to have substantial experience in humanitarian contexts, particularly in roles that involve coordination or management. Experience in complex and volatile environments is highly valued, as is a proven track record of successful project implementation and community engagement.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of additional languages, particularly those relevant to the local context, may be considered advantageous but is not explicitly required.
Additional Notes:
The contract for this position includes a 3-month probation period with the possibility of extension. The salary is based on NRC's grade structure, with this position classified as grade 6, indicating a mid-managerial or supervisory level. The duty station is in Kerman, Iran, with approximately 70% of the role involving field visits to other provinces where NRC operates, including Hormozgan, Sistan & Balouchestan, and Yazd. NRC emphasizes a supportive culture, professional growth, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within its workforce.
The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a non-governmental humanitarian organization that has been operational for 75 years, dedicated to creating safer and more dignified lives for refugees and internally displaced people. With a workforce of approximately 6000 committed employees, NRC operates across four continents, providing assistance in various sectors including shelter, education, security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">security" style="border-bottom: 1px dotted #007bff !important;">food security, livelihoods, legal assistance, and water, sanitation, and hygiene. NRC is known for running the world's largest standby roster, NORCAP, which consists of 650 professionals ready for deployment within 72 hours during crises. NRC began its operations in Iran in 2012 and currently delivers humanitarian assistance in 10 provinces, focusing on education, food security, livelihoods, WASH, shelter construction, and legal assistance. The organization also plays a significant role in advocacy efforts to improve the rights of displaced populations in the country.
Job Overview:
The Protection (UDOC) Team Leader is tasked with implementing UDOC/Protection activities and coordinating community engagement initiatives as per the Country Office's strategy and policy frameworks. This role is crucial in enhancing protection and access to assistance for communities affected by displacement. The team leader will oversee activities in Multi-Purpose Service Centers (MPSCs) across Iran, identifying needs and gaps in urban settings and providing feedback on outreach and integrated programming. The position requires a proactive approach to community engagement and collaboration with local authorities and stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery and advocacy for the rights of refugees and displaced individuals.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The Protection (UDOC) Team Leader will adhere to NRC policies and contribute to the development of Protection/UDOC strategies and project proposals. Responsibilities include managing and implementing delegated projects, ensuring high technical quality, and providing regular progress reports. The team leader will oversee activities in MPSCs, manage service contracts, and coordinate with local and international partners to expand service provision. They will conduct multi-sectoral needs assessments, mentor local partners, document progress, and participate in coordination forums with stakeholders. The role also involves providing input for proposal writing and fundraising efforts, ensuring that projects target the most vulnerable beneficiaries, and promoting the rights of displaced individuals in line with NRC's advocacy strategy.
Required Qualifications:
Candidates must have experience working in a humanitarian or recovery context, preferably in coordinating or managerial roles. Familiarity with project cycle management (PCM) and documented results related to the position's responsibilities are essential. Knowledge of leadership skills and fluency in English, both written and verbal, are required. Additionally, candidates should possess the ability to transfer knowledge in Protection, experience working with local communities, and an understanding of the status and needs of Afghan refugees in Iran.
Educational Background:
A relevant educational background is necessary for this position, although specific degree requirements are not explicitly stated. Candidates are expected to have qualifications that align with the responsibilities of managing protection activities and community engagement initiatives.
Experience:
The position requires candidates to have substantial experience in humanitarian contexts, particularly in roles that involve coordination or management. Experience in complex and volatile environments is highly valued, as is a proven track record of successful project implementation and community engagement.
Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory for this position. Knowledge of additional languages, particularly those relevant to the local context, may be considered advantageous but is not explicitly required.
Additional Notes:
The contract for this position includes a 3-month probation period with the possibility of extension. The salary is based on NRC's grade structure, with this position classified as grade 6, indicating a mid-managerial or supervisory level. The duty station is in Kerman, Iran, with approximately 70% of the role involving field visits to other provinces where NRC operates, including Hormozgan, Sistan & Balouchestan, and Yazd. NRC emphasizes a supportive culture, professional growth, and a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion within its workforce.
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