Protection Coordinator Palestine West Bank (Nationals Only)

Support programme development and manage protection response services

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Overview

Support programme development and manage protection response services

You have:

  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in Protection related work.
  • University degree in social work, psychology, or psychosocial counselling.
  • Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity, and flexibility.
  • Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and verbal.
  • Strong understanding of basic counselling and psychosocial support concepts; extensive experience in providing those services to marginalized groups and individuals exposed to violence.
  • Knowledge of the context in area of operation.

Contract

This is a Professional contract (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract (NRC) contracts.

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee.

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people.

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion.

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to:

• treat everyone with respect and dignity

• contribute to building a safe environment for all

• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH)

• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH

The purpose of the Protection from Violence Coordinator position is to provide support on specific technical competences related to programme development and line manage the Protection from Violence Protection Officers implementing individual response services and Civilian self-Protection program.

Qualifications

  • A minimum of 3 years of experience in Protection related work
  • University degree in social work, psychology, or psychosocial counselling.
  • Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills, creativity, and flexibility
  • Fluency in English and Arabic, both written and verbal.
  • Strong understanding of basic counselling and psychosocial support concepts; extensive experience in providing those services to marginalized groups and individuals exposed to violence
  • Knowledge of the context in area of operation

What we Offer?

You will be working in an international and diverse organization with a dynamic atmosphere.

You will receive support and opportunities to expand your skills and enhance your expertise.

You will be working in our Office in West Bank (Nablus and Tulkarem)

This position is Grade (07) Step (01).

Reports to: Protection from Violence Project Manager

Recruiter: Judeh Hussein

Contract Duration: 12 months renewable based on the need of the position, fund and performance.

E-mail: PS.Recruitment@nrc.no

If you are interested to apply for this position, please check the full Job Description: PS_JD-Protection Coordinator_West Bank-NWB.docx

Applications are only accepted if submitted through NRC website.

Applications won't be considered without a Resume.

For more information about NRC's work in Palestine, please check: https://www.nrc.no/globalassets/pdf/fact-sheets/2024/factsheet-palestine-nrc_202405.pdf

NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee protection staff through the provision of technical support, coaching, supervision and guidance,
  • Understand and follow up on activities and assess progress of implementation, provide solutions and report issues when needed.
  • Analyse protection case management databases to identify trends in protection risks including barriers in access to services, unmet needs, and other concerns,
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships, including service as referral focal point with relevant stakeholders including partner agencies, community leaders and service providers and the service mapping.
  • Ensure that the authorities are informed about NRC Protection projects and support advocacy for individual cases.
  • Monitor budgeting, expenditure and expense tracking activities throughout the project, in close collaboration with the Project Manager.
  • Contribute to the development of concept notes and proposals.
  • Ensure the effective Monitoring, Evaluation and Learning processes for the protection projects including the qualitative and quantitative monitoring.
  • Participate in periodic programme reviews, planning meetings and external meetings as requested by the supervisor.
  • Generate internal and external protection project reports as required.
  • Develop training modules and provide specific technical learning or/and training for project staff.
  • Any other tasks as assigned by the Protection PM and the Protection from Violence Specialist.

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a time you had to manage a team under pressure? This assesses your leadership and stress management abilities. Provide an example demonstrating your problem-solving and decision-making skills.
How would you handle a disagreement with a colleague regarding a case management issue? This question evaluates your interpersonal and conflict resolution skills. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies would you implement to ensure effective monitoring and evaluation of your protection program? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Describe how you keep current with developments in psychosocial support practices. Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of how you adapted your approach to meet the needs of a marginalized group? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 2 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: nrc.no