NRC is looking for a Protection Cluster Co-Coordinatorย to join the Afghanistan mission. The role holder is responsible for coordinating the Afghanistan Protection Cluster and ensuring a predictable, accountable, and reasonable protection response in Afghanistan. He/she will strengthen Protection, through the coordination of the Afghanistan Protection Cluster (as part of the wider humanitarian response and the UN-led coordination system). The Co-Coordinator will be a strong representative for the interests of crisis-affected communities and a voice in the Cluster for International and National NGOs.
If you are an action-oriented, execution-driven, and hands-on executive, withย
strong communications skills and successful experience building and leading collaborative, engaging, and effective teams; and the ability to meet new challenges andย navigate through insecure environments, then this is the role for you!
What You Will Do
Co-facilitation of the Afghanistan Protection Cluster. Facilitate and co-chair meetings of the national Protection Cluster. Information exchange related to protection issues, situation analysis, gaps, planning, and funding. Support and guidance on needs assessments, coordination, project development and implementation, and funding opportunities. Monitoring, reporting, and analysis for the Protection Cluster. Capacity-building, guidance and facilitate trainings and workshops for cluster partners and relevant counterparts.ยWhat You Will Bring
What Makes This Position Attractive?
The humanitarian situation in Afghanistan is complex, protracted, and worsening. The country is facing an unprecedented humanitarian crisis with a risk of systemic collapse and human catastrophe.ย A commitment to Protection is at the core of NRCโs mission. In Afghanistan, NRC is running a protection programme focusing on the Protection of Civilians from situations of violence, Civilian Self-Protection, Site Management, and delivering specialised protection services (including protection case management and individual protection assistance). This is an opportunity to contribute to the protection and assistance of vulnerable and crisis-affected women, girls, boys, and men. NRC Afghanistan is one of the leading humanitarian response agencies (particularly for Afghans forced to flee), maintaining a presence of 12 offices and over 1,000 staff in 14 provinces across the country. Meaningful work that responds to the diverse needs, priorities, and concerns raised by beneficiary communities. NRC Afghanistan meets immediate humanitarian needs, prevents further displacement, and contributes to durable solutions. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.What We Offer
Kabul, Afghanistanย duty station. 12-month contract duration (renewable, subjecting to funding and need). 25% travel, approximately. Grade 9ย in NRCโs Salary Scale. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package. NRC is an equal opportunities employer. In the selection of our staff, we are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability. We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.Key Information - Please Take Note When Applying
We highly encourage you to learn more about the role: please review the full Job Description here. Learn more about NRCโs operation in Afghanistan here. Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your employment history, experience, responsibilities, and education in your application. Ensure to attach your latest CV. Submit your application and CV in English. When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport. To apply as an internal candidate, click on the suitcase icon โI am an employeeโ on the top right of the page to be redirected to NRCโs internal career site. Donโt meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. NRC is dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workplace, so if youโre excited about this role but your experience doesnโt align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyway. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted. For any queries, please email us at aela.recruitment@nrc.noย with โProtection Cluster Co-Coordinator Afghanistanโ as the subject line. The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.