Protection Officer Uganda (Open to Ugandan Nationals Only) - 5 Positions Open
Locations: Kyaka, Rwamwanja, Nakivale, Kyangwali, and Oruchinga
Females are highly encouraged to Apply.ย
The Protection officer will work with programme and support teams to develop protection mainstreaming tools and guidance to ensure protection is integrated within programme cycle management.ย The Officer will equally be responsible for ensuring effective general Management of Transit and Reception Center in area of jurisdiction and quality implementation of the overall Center Management and Synergy with other sectors like Protection, Community Services, MHPSS and SGBV which constitute part of the Overall NRC programming.
Generic responsibilitiesย
Ensure compliance with NRC protection policies and procedures, handbooks and guidelines and/or propose new initiatives to bridge gaps and implement theseClosely work with other colleagues to mainstream protection in all the NRC Core competencies.Line management of Community structures.Internalize protection related SOPโs and makes sure they are implemented accordinglyManage and implement delegated portfolio of Community based activities, within approved budgets and financial regulations.Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and assess new and better ways to assistProvide regular progress reports to TL in tandem with IPPT data uploaded.Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholdersEnsure prudent utilization of, and accountability for resources allocated to the project.Ensure availability and Provision of Firewood for Hot Meal preparation.ย Supervision of Hot meal preparation and Management.ย Ensure provision of Safety and Security to our Persons of Concern.ย Ensure promotion of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene.ย Carryout Compound Maintenance and Management.ย Ensure Provision of Clean Safe Drinking Water for New arrivals for Kitchen use.Take part in relocation and in distribution of core relief items to persons relocated to settlements.ย Ensure General management of the Reception Center accordinglySpecific responsibilitiesย
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Support the implementation of NRCโs Protection Policy and global protection mainstreaming standards within Field Office through working with programme management
Develop protection mainstreaming tools and guidance and continually update protection mainstreaming action plans to ensure integrated and safe programming.ย
Support the training, capacity building and mentoring of field staff and awareness raising of non-staff (Paralegals and other structures, local NGOs, contractors and incentive labour) on minimum protection standardsย
Identify gaps in terms of field-based protection support and line manage any additional field-based protection staff (in settlements and urban settings) to ensure support to programme management on specific programme initiatives and staff mentoring.ย
Work closely with ICLA and Education colleagues to ensure coordination, networking and Represent NRC at the field level in coordination meetings on ad-hoc basis.
Produce regular context analysis updates on key protection trends and contribute to programme development discussions.ย
Contribute to pushing the Multi- CC idea.
Professional competencies for this position:ย
Experience of at least 4 years for working as Protection Officer in a humanitarian/recovery contextย
A university degree in Law, Social sciences, Psychology, International Relations, Development Economics; Peace and Conflict Studies; or another relevant field
Experience from working with partnerships
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position's responsibilities
Experience working in coordination and liaising with external actorsย
Experience developing and delivering protection training and good presentation skills in English
Ability to multi-task and work with short deadlines
Ability to work independently and proactively with limited daily support and supervisionย
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Context related skills, knowledge and experienceย
Knowledge of the South-west displacement context is an assetย
Experience with Multi-sectoral related work is an assetDetailed oriented and strong organizational skills
Knowledge of global protection standards and relevant bodies of international lawย
Behavioral competenciesย
These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRCโs Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:
Planning and delivering results
Working with peopleInitiate action and changeAnalyzing
Communicating with impact and respect
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Professional competencies for this position:ย
Experience of at least 4 years for working as Protection Officer in a humanitarian/recovery contextย
A university degree in Law, Social sciences, Psychology, International Relations, Development Economics; Peace and Conflict Studies; or another relevant field
Experience from working with partnerships
Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
Documented results related to the position's responsibilities
Experience working in coordination and liaising with external actorsย
Experience developing and delivering protection training and good presentation skills in English
Ability to multi-task and work with short deadlines
Ability to work independently and proactively with limited daily support and supervisionย
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Context related skills, knowledge and experienceย
Knowledge of the South-west displacement context is an assetย
Experience with Multi-sectoral related work is an assetDetailed oriented and strong organizational skillsKnowledge of global protection standards and relevant bodies of international law