Purpose of the Job:
The purpose of the Protection Assistant position is to implement delegated Protection activities as defined by the Country Officeโs strategic and programmatic frameworks. Currently NRC Protection in Afghanistan has two technical Protection thematics: Civilian Self-Protection (CSP) and Case Management (CM).
This position of Protection Assistant โ Civilian Self-Protection (CSP) directly implements and supports the communityโs initiatives within CSP. The programโs foundation is community work and relationship building. And any position holder should have the corresponding skillset and dedication to working with communities on strengthening their self-protection strategies in response to a protection threat, whether these threats be at an individual, community, household, and/or other group level.
The CSP program works in partnership with communities and affected persons on strengthening ways they can prevent, mitigate, and reduce protection risks, ultimately building the communityโs resiliency.
Such work is process-focused, meaning NRC Protection concentrates its energies on a process that takes community members and other relevant actors through a capacity building and facilitation series on identifying and strengthening civilian self-protection strategies based on the communitiesโ protection risks, threats, capacities, and vulnerabilities.
Regular activities will include facilitating community committee meetings, conducting capacity development sessions for community committees on protection risk reduction approaches and action plans, raising awareness on protection topics, consolidating data for context analysis, mobilizing community members for protection activities, identifying facilitated referrals, conducting accompaniments, and supporting advocacy initiatives.
The position has no line management responsibilities, and will be reporting to the Protection Team Leaver (or 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 Implement protection programs according to the agreed upon work plan and program scope Support in data gathering and consolidation for reports Ensure proper, confidential filing of documents according to protection information management policies Maintain the relevant databases for Protection programming and MoVs Promote and share ideas for improvement of the program Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities, community representatives and other key stakeholders Ensure timely collection and relevant, safe sharing of information Assist with administration and logistic arrangements required for implementation and monitoring of activities Development of holistic and needs based programmes, which includes close coordination with NRCโs other core competenciesยSpecific responsibilities:
Generic professional competencies:ย
Completed (or partially completed or in-process) Bachelor of Social Science, Social Work, Journalism, or Humanities Documented results related to the positionโs responsibilities Excellent knowledge in Microsoft Office Fluency in local languages ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย Basic knowledge of English Language Ability to work additional hours if and when required Ability to commence work immediatelyContext/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:ย
At least 1 to 3 yearsโ previous humanitarian experience with a satisfactory performance in the same or similar functional area. Specialties in protection, social cohesion, International Humanitarian Law, negotiations, conflict resolution, and/or mediation preferred.ยOR/AND
At least 1 to 3 yearsโ experience in civil society organizations with satisfactory performance in the same or similar functional areas. Specialties in peacebuilding, dialogue, social cohesion, and human rights preferred.ยOR/AND
At least 1 to 3 yearsโ experience in journalism, editing, analysis and/or general press with published pieces and/or attribution.ยOR/AND
At least 1 to 3 yearsโ experience in teaching or research linked with social sciences, humanities, social work, and/or journalism. This can include formal, informal or voluntary teaching and/or research.OR/AND
At least 1 to 3 yearsโ experience in social work or psychology work experience with a satisfactory performance in the same or similar functional area.AND
Ability to work under pressure;ย Ability to communicate effectively with a broad audience;ย Working knowledge of the Humanitarian Principles and Protection Principles; Proficient computer skills; especially being able to deal with and enter the data in excel; Excellent interpersonal skills;ย Able to show empathy towards the beneficiaries and having great listening skills. And ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity.ย Behavioral competencies:
Planning and delivering results Empowering and building trust Communicating with impact and respect Handling insecure environment Working with peopleWe Offer:
Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale. NRC has medical coverage for staff plus 4 dependents. Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labour Law. Top up Credit card on monthly basis.ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย ย
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