Position: Protection Technical Officer - South
Sudan
Location: South Sudan, Bunj, Mabaan County
Duration: 7 months with possibility to renew, contingent on funding
Reports to: Country Director, South Sudan
Location: South Sudan, Bunj, Mabaan County
Duration: 7 months with possibility to renew, contingent on funding
Reports to: Country Director, South Sudan
About RI: Relief International (RI) is a leading
global change organization and home to teams of humanitarian
activist-professionals committed to transforming adversity into renewal for the
world’s most vulnerable populations. By partnering with beneficiaries and communities
on the front-lines, RI innovatively bridges the gap between immediate relief
and long-term community development.
Position Summary:
The Protection Technical Officer is responsible for the
continuing development and daily monitoring of RI’s protection activities and
services at Doro Refugee Camp. (S)he will assist in the implementation of
program activities, collaborate with local community groups and INGOs to ensure
the effective provision of protection services, and maintain the safety and integrity
of project operations particularly as they relate to beneficiaries. The
Protection Technical Officer reports to the South Sudan Program Manager and/or
Refugee Program Manager. This position is based in Bunj in Mabaan County.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Address
key protection concerns for Doro Refugee Camp and other program areas,
which include forced recruitment, gender-based violence, domestic violence
and sexual abuse and exploitation (SEA).
- Coordinate
with peer organizations, protection partners and UN agencies to mitigate
current gaps in protection services, with a focus on youth interventions
- Development
of an informal, interactive education program.
- Develop
and counseling services and training on counseling programs for
genderbased violence survivors.
- Conduct
community assessments to identify critical protection needs of returnees,
women, and vulnerable populations in order to develop effective program
interventions.
- Work
to build local capacity, with sensitivity to the political and cultural
context.• Strengthen non-medical follow-up services, such as social work
visits and counseling sessions to refugees.
- Work
with camp community watch groups, camp coordination structures, women’s
groups, other RI program team and other INGOs to develop a
culturally-appropriate referral and monitoring system of protection
issues.
- Plan
and implement emergency interventions in beneficiary communities as
needed.
- Consult
with peer organizations, protection partners and UN agencies on
international standards with regards to program design and implementation.
- Participate
actively in interagency protection and related forums on behalf of RI
South Sudan.
- Develop
the South Sudan Country Protection Strategy working closely with the
Country team, Desk and HQ
- Work
with the Country Team, operations, finance, and security staff to ensure
that all program activities adhere to RI and international standards.
- Conduct
and design protection services and program activities with the utmost
sensitivity for the safety and well-being of beneficiaries and national
staff and with regards to the political context.
- Generation
of timely internal and external reports
QUALIFICATIONS:
This position demands a dynamic individual with a demonstrated ability to achieve results in a demanding and fast paced environment:- Demonstrated
leadership and teamwork skills.
- Strong
interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
- Ability
to live and work professionally in austere environments
- Understanding
of the political and cultural context in South Sudan and a strong interest
in working in the region.
- Three
to five years of relevant professional experience with an international
organization in humanitarian programmes specifically in adult and/or youth
protection.
- Previous
experience supervising and managing a multi-disciplinary team in a
cross-cultural setting.
- (Preferred,
can be substituted with relevant experience) An advanced graduate degree
in social sciences, humanities, international relations or other related
field.
- Experience
in counseling services and associated cross-cultural implications
- Experience
in capacity building, participatory methods, and community
development.
- Demonstrated
written and oral communication skills (must be able to provide an
independently created and relevant writing sample).
To be considered for this recruitment, please submit a cover
letter, resume, salary history, 3 professional supervisory references (with
contact information) and your date of availability. Incomplete
applications will not be considered. Thank you.
