Yemen | Protection Coordinator Yemen INTERSOS is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization committed to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable and unprotected people. INTERSOS, in the framework of its activities in Yemen, is currently selecting candidates for the following position. JOB TITLE: Protection Coordinator DUTY STATION: Yemen - Aden (with regular missions to Sana’a, Kharaz, Abyan, Harad) STARTING DATE: Immediate ROLE, TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES The Protection Coordinator will be responsible to coordinate the implementation of activities related to Social Protection in the areas of activities. S/he is expected to use a participatory approach involving refugees representatives to identify needs, design, implement and facilitate activities which develop a sense of community and strengthen community support systems. Specifically: Awareness building and programming specifically focused on gender-related issues are emphasized as well as the needs of vulnerable groups in order to ensure equal access to protection and participation in the delivery of services and in community life in the camp setting. Develop and implement capacity building strategy for INTERSOS national staff that prioritizes and enables program staff to develop understanding of protection problems and context analysis. · Support the formulation and development of protection strategies in the program and their implementation in accordance with the mandate, strategies and priorities of the Organization; · Advise on and ensure the gathering, analysis, and reporting of protection trends and concerns affecting refugees and internally displaced populations as well as vulnerable host on a monthly basis; · Coordinate GBV and legal network activities; · Supervise activities related to legal, gender protection, GBV and psycho-social assistance; · Participate to Protection Working Groups/cluster meetings and other donors’ and coordination meetings as required. JOB REQUIREMENTS****Fluent Arabic and English mandatory University degree in education sciences, international relations, social sciences, or other related field (e.g. sociology, social work, psychology, law and human rights); Proved experience in Project Management in multicultural context; At least 5 years’ experience with NGO in GBV / gender / IDPs / psychology issues; Good knowledge of international donors’ guidelines (UN, ECHO, EC); Perfect knowledge of spoken and written English is necessary; Arabic will be considered a plus; Ability to work to tight deadlines, under-pressure and to respect deadlines; Proven capabilities of personnel management and financial resources; Comfortable with computer use; Leadership attitude; Problem solving and strategic planning capabilities. How to apply: Application should be submitted to:[email protected] specifying in the subject “Protection Coordinator” Only short listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview
Posted on: Wed, 22 Oct 2014 07:23:58 +0000
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