Purpose of the Job
The purpose of the Protection Assistant position is to assist in the day-to-day implementation of assigned Protection activities in the field sites.
In particular, the position holder will implement and monitor the field activities focused on Protection of Civilians using a Community Based Protection approach including engagement with key community actors, capacity building of community structures, awareness and sensitization campaigns, development of community-based protection action plans and support to the implementation of these plans, referrals, protection risks and needs assessments and supporting integrated programming with other CCs.
The position holder will be spending most of her weekly time (minimum 4 days a week) in the field locations undertaking project implementation activities and will be reporting to the Protection Coordinator.
Caution: This role is national, only candidates from Afghanistan can be considered.
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Generic responsibilities:
Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines. Assist with the implementation of the protection function portfolio according to plan of action. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management. Ensure proper filing of documents. Promote and share ideas for improvement of the support function. Provide overall support to all activities related to Community Based Protection activities. ย Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist. Development of holistic and needs based programmes, including cash-based interventions and marked based programmes.Specific responsibilities:
Conduct community outreach and engagement with local authorities, community representatives and other relevant stakeholders based on project implementation priorities as communicated by management. Support the development of actors and service mapping. ย Implementation of field community based protection activities including:ย development of the committees, delivery of training and other capacity building to the committees and key actors, support the development of the protection action plans, capacity building and support to committees for the implementation of the action plans, referrals, information dissemination,ย ย Undertake data collection to inform relevant internal and externally-commissioned protection assessments, risk analysis, needs assessments. Daily reporting on activities. Data management and recording keeping maintaining confidentiality. ย Raise Purchase Requests (PRs) related to project implementation, closely liaise with procurement, logistics and finance colleagues team throughout the process in order to ensure timely completion of the process and availability of the required goods and services. Perform other tasks as assigned by Supervisor.Generic professional competencies:
Experience from working in similar role with a humanitarian/recovery context. Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts. Evidence based performance (weekly/planning/reporting practical templates, field visit reports & meeting minutes) Good Knowledge of English ( both written and verbal) Ability to work additional hours if and when required Ability to commence work immediately Knowledge of cash-based interventions and market based programmes. Ability to work under pressure. Ability to consider all beneficiaries as โclientsโ and seek to understand issues from clientsโ point of view.Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
University Degree in Social Science, Business Administration, Business Management and Economics or other relevant education. At least 2 yearsโ previous work experience with a satisfactory performance in protection or similar functional area preferably with UN or international NGOs. Community engagement experience is highly desirable. Working knowledge of the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement. Excellent computer skills especially (MS. Office Package). Excellent interpersonal skills. Knowledge of Dari and Pashto languages. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity. Having experiences of integrated program like; Education, Shelter/WASH and CCCM is desirable.ยBehavioural competencies ย
Managing resources to optimize results Managing performance and development Empowering and building trust Handling insecure environmentsWe Offer:
Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale. Smart Phone with Top up Credit card with internet package on monthly basis. NRC will cover staff plus four (4) depended for medical insurance. One time Eid Bonus per year Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labor Law.