What we are looking for: 

A seasoned and self-driven protection professional to deploy to humanitarian crises and start-ups to ensure technical development of the Protection from Violence (PfV) Core Competency (CC), offer strategic direction and quality assurance to the country of deployment. 

The job holder will be responsible for mentoring, training and building the capacities of staff on Protection from Violence components. NRC’s Protection from Violence Core Competency includes community and individual services to prevent and respond to violence; and our site management and Urban Displacement & Out of Camps (UDOC) work.

What you will do: Develop (or adapt existing) Protection from Violence Core Competency (CC) strategy, technical guidance and macro-log frames that are aligned with regional and global strategies and priorities and the First Line Response SOPs. This includes NRC’s Site Management and UDOC work. Contribute to fundraising, develop and revise funding proposals, budgets and donor reports. Follow up on compliance with contractual commitments within Protection from Violence CC, ensure high technical quality and synergies in project implementation. Provide technical direction and project implementation support. Provide systematic training and build capacity of technical staff, in approaches to the prevention of and response to violence. Engage in humanitarian coordination structures, collaborating with other organisations and partners to ensure the protection programme is aligned with broader efforts to prevent violence and coercion. Represent NRC in relevant working groups, including with national authorities and donors. Promote the prevention and response to violence against refugees/host communities in line with the advocacy strategy. Contribute to Protection from Violence global programme development initiatives. Develop and improve the provision of violence prevention and response programs in an operation, in line with the Response Policy and First Line Response SOPS, including support with implementation of relevant global strategic initiatives. Work jointly with other Core Competencies and thematic experts to address barriers to claiming rights and ensure high quality, safe services. Support ERS and GPS to further develop, integrate and implement CC and thematic specific First Line Response component as well as other broader initiatives (incl. Cash & Market based interventions). Support the consideration and inclusion of cash-based interventions and market-based approaches within (and across) NRC core competency responses, where appropriate.

Note: Reference to specific responsibilities is outlined in a separate Deployment Requests which will be developed for each assignment.

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What you will bring: Degree in related field such as social sciences, humanitarian response.  Minimum 4 years of experience from a senior level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context, including in the areas of protection or site management. Substantial experience working in acute emergency situations. Experience in access or other humanitarian negotiations would be an asset. Strong knowledge of global protection standards and humanitarian principles Demonstrated experience in implementation of one or more of the core areas of NRC’s protection from violence programming (Site Management, UDOC, civilian self-protection, humanitarian mediation, case management; and/or individual protection assistance) Excellent understanding of key cross-cutting technical standards (IASC, protection mainstreaming, IHL, gender and humanitarian principles, donor markers on gender and disability and a demonstrated ability to integrate them into programming. Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile; ability to think strategically with documented results related to the position’s responsibilities. Solid understanding and experience of refugee and IDP crisis contexts Flexible, with the ability to adapt to the programmatic needs of the specific deployment. Fluency in English, both written and verbal. French, Spanish or Arabic languages skills is preferable.

What we offer Duty Station: Global roving. Travel: Up to 75% Duration of contract: 24 Months. Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s salary scale, with accompanying terms and conditions NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability. We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

Important information about the application process Internal candidates: To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace. When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education. Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV. Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered. We receive many applications for each vacant position and so only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We welcome applications from all eligible and interested individuals. Send in your application by latest April 3rd, 2024. If you have any questions about this role, please email 

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