Job Overview:
The purpose of the Protection from Violence Officer position is to implement and monitor Protection initiatives as defined by NRC protection strategy and policy frameworks.ย
In particular, the position holder will implement and monitor the field activities focused on ย 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.ย
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 Team leader.
Caution: This role is national, only female internal candidates from Afghanistan can be considered.
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Generic responsibilities:
Specific responsibilities
Support engagement and negotiations with local authorities, community representatives and other relevant stakeholders based on project implementation priorities as communicated by management 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, and information dissemination. Oversee actors and service mapping and development of referral pathways and ensure that all the programme and monitoring documents which needs to be completed in the field are filled in as per guidelines and submittedย ย Monitor and the good implementation of the activities as per weekly and monthly plan and raise challenges with supervisor Ensure regular collection, analysis and internal dissemination of protection information Support evidence-based advocacy on prioritized topics Undertake data collection to inform relevant internal and externally-commissioned protection assessments, risk analysis, needs assessments Representation of NRC Protection in relevant meetings at field level as delegated by management Support M&E department on proper data collection and monitoring of project activities. Raise Purchase Requests (PRs) related to project implementation, closely liaise with procurement, logistics, and finance team throughout the process in order to ensure timely completion of the process and availability of the required goods and services. Perform other related tasks as assigned by Supervisor.Generic professional competencies:
Experience from working in similar role with a humanitarian/recovery context Knowledge of cash-based interventions and market based programmes Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts Evidence based performance (weekly/planning/reporting practical templates, field visit reports & meeting minutes) Fluency in English (both written and verbal) Ability to work additional hours if and when required Ability to commence work immediately Ability to take decision that impact on delivery of activities and services Ability to work under extreme pressure; Ability to write qualitative and quantitative reports; Ability to consider all beneficiaries as โclientsโ and seek to understand issues from clientsโ point of view; Excellent interpersonal skills; Good control and supervisory skillsContext/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
University Degree in Social Science, Business Administration , Business Management and Economics. At least 3 yearsโ previous work experience with a satisfactory performance in protection or similar functional area with UN or international NGOs; Community engagement experience is highly desirableย Ability to monitor ongoing developments in and around area of responsibility to keep informed and anticipate problems, as well as meet timeline ย ; Excellent communication (spoken and written in English) skills, including the ability to convey complex concepts and recommendations to staff at senior levels. Having experiences of integrated program like; Education, Shelter/WASH and CCCM is desirable. Working knowledge of the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement; Proficient computer skills (especially MS. Office Package) Excellent ability of Dari and Pashto Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversityBehavioral competencies:
Managing resources to optimize results Managing performance and development Empowering and building trust Handling insecure environmentsWe Offer:
Monthly Salary Based on Afghanistan NRC Salary Scale NRC has Medical Coverage for staff plus 4 dependents Leave and holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labour Law Top up Credit on monthly basesย 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.