Protection Specialist, Yemen Sana'a

Contract

This is a Professional contract, Grade 9 (NRC) contract. More about Professional contract, Grade 9 (NRC) contracts.

Your purpose as the Protection Specialist is technical development, strategic direction setting and quality assurance of the protection programme within NRC’s Yemen Response. You will be responsible for building the capacities of protection staff, as well as providing support to building the capacities of all staff on issues of safe and inclusive programming (SIP). You will be responsible for supporting the Country Management Group (CMG) with context analysis on key protection trends and protection advice.

This position is part of the Country Office Programme Department and works closely with other NRC Core Competencies (CCs) programme teams in both Country and Area Offices. You will lead the design of stand-alone protection projects, to the extent that they address specific gaps and/or complement others CCs projects in line with NRC Global Protection and the Country strategy. In addition, you will be responsible for systems strengthening, project quality assurance throughout the PCM, development of technical guidance including Standard Operating Procedures (SoP), as well as needs-based capacity building of staff and other relevant stakeholders.

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Generic professional competencies for this position:

• Minimum 4 years of senior experience within the Protection sector, in a context similar to Yemen
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context skills, knowledge and experience:

• Demonstrated understanding of humanitarian principles and minimum protection standards, humanitarian coordination mechanisms, applying protection standards to vulnerable communities, referral services and protection service delivery, including protection monitoring and case management.
• Direct experience in Yemen is an advantage
• Knowledge of Arabic an advantage

What We Offer

Female candidates are strongly encouraged to join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility: At NRC, we think outside the box. We encourage ideas and give responsibility to all employees at all levels, to help solve the complex issues that we face. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative

• 12 months fixed term contract
• We aim to attract internationally experienced candidates with a starting monthly fee in NOK 50,744
• An opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause
• A chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields

Internal candidates are encouraged to apply but we are also open to external applicants who can show a commitment to NRC and being part of a challenging, but important mission to make a difference.

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