Protection Officer Ukraine Kharkiv
Deliver protection interventions to vulnerable people in East Ukraine.
Overview
Deliver protection interventions to vulnerable people in East Ukraine.
You have:
- Deliver NRC protection interventions in East Ukraine
- Ensure appropriate and effective referral of individuals with identified protection needs and risks
- Carry out activities related to protection mainstreaming in collective sites
- Support the provision of protection training and capacity building
Contract
This is a Professional contract, Grade 5 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 5 (NRC) contracts.
The purpose of the Protection Officer position is to deliver NRC protection interventions in East Ukraine. The position will be managed by the Protection Manager under the overall management of the area manager and with technical support from the country level Protection Specialist.
The focus of this position will be to deliver Individual Protection Assistance (IPA) with a client-centred approach, to vulnerable people who have been affected by conflict in the country, and ensure the appropriate and effective referral of individuals with identified protection needs and risks. This will involve the assessment of cases, including in person, as well as liaison with stakeholders, including relevant NGOs and national institutions, and NRC implementing protection partners. The individual is also expected to carry out activities related to protection mainstreaming in collective sites, and support with the provision of protection training and capacity building.
Potential interview questions
| Can you describe a time when you successfully managed a case involving a vulnerable individual? | This question assesses your practical experience with vulnerable populations. | Highlight specific actions you took, the outcomes achieved, and any collaborative efforts involved. |
| How do you prioritize competing demands when working on multiple protection cases? | This question evaluates your organizational and prioritization skills. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What strategies do you use to ensure effective referral of individuals with protection needs? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| How do you approach building partnerships with local NGOs and institutions? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |
| What do you consider key elements in conducting case assessments in protection work? | Pro members can see the explanation. | Pro members can see the explanation. |