Specialist of the IDP Protection Department / Protection Officer in Norwegian Refugee Council / NRC

About the organization:

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization that helps people who are forced to flee. We work in crisis situations in more than 31 countries, providing emergency and long-term relief to millions of people every year. We protect people who are forced to flee by defending their rights. NRC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to a diversity of staff in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.

Position Duties:

General responsibilities:

• Ensure compliance with NRC policies, guidelines and standards
• Ensure compliance with the department's strategy, tools, manuals, instructions and standards
• Technical responsibility for the implementation of Security activities within the Eastern region of Ukraine
• Tracking financial costs and keeping accurate project documentation in compliance with the principles of processing confidential data, for measures of the IDP protection program
• Formation of reports in accordance with management requirements, including timely reporting on programmatic and contextual issues
• Providing technical support and professional development of personnel of the IDP protection program
• Evaluating, promoting and documenting ideas for technical improvement and options for further development of the program
• Ensuring that projects aim to beneficiaries most in need, research and evaluation of new and better ways of assistance
• Advance the rights of IDPs/returnees according to the advocacy strategy
• Support monitoring, documentation and technical support for the implementation of project activities carried out by implementing partners, if necessary.
  

Specific duties: 

• Providing assistance in individual protection (including support in kind, monetary assistance, accompaniment) to persons who are threatened or exposed to risks.
• Enable secure referral of requests for assistance within the organization and to external specialist service providers, working with the Protection Coordinator
• Conduct  needs assessment and risks of individuals.
• Providing psychological first aid to persons who need it
• Ensure regular collection, analysis and internal dissemination of information about the IDP protection program
• Ensuring adequate protection of confidential information at the field level, developing and maintaining databases, storage of documents, etc. All data collection, information/data storage and sharing of all information must be done in accordance with existing data protection protocols and standards privacy.
• Support field data collection to inform relevant internal and external security assessments, risk analysis and needs assessments.
• Support the creation of a protective environment in shared accommodation through protection inclusion activities and training of relevant staff groups
• Ensure consistent application of an IDP-based approach to protection age, gender and diversity (AGD), through community and participatory methods.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with relevant stakeholders, including partner agencies, leaders /community representatives and service providers.
• Represent the NRC at external meetings as assigned by the Protection Coordinator, including bilateral meetings with partners and local authorities.

General professional competencies for this position:

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience, preferably including experience in the humanitarian sector.
• Previous experience working with vulnerable populations.
• Documented results related to job duties.
• Good reporting skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Working knowledge of English, preferably both written and spoken.
• Experience in civilian self-defense activities and programming.
• Experience in community engagement and consultation processes.
• Experience in joint assessment.
• Prior training in defense risk reduction.
• Well-developed organizational and communication skills.
• Experience with information management (protection).
• Previous experience in protection or protection-related projects in the humanitarian or non-governmental sector, or previous experience or training in social work.
• Knowledge of protection principles preferred and global security best practices. It is desirable to know the national systems of social support in Ukraine.
• Lookin-depth knowledge and understanding of the local context, including the socio-cultural, political, security and humanitarian situation.
• A commitment to provide protection assistance in accordance with global and local best practices .
• Flexibility and creativity in addressing risks and protection needs.

We offer: 

• Official employment, contract until 12/31/23 with extension
• Work schedule from 9 to 17, Saturday/Sunday off
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• Office in the city center
• Health insurance

Resumes will be considered only in English until 21.06.2024

Please note that we only contact candidates shortlisted for an interview