Protection Coordiantor job vacancy-South Sudan 2016
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.
1. Terms of reference
Job title: Protection Coordinator
Location: Juba roving between field missions – South Sudan
Reporting to: Head of Mission
Starting date: asap
Duration of contract: until the 31st of December 2016
Dependents: No
2. General context of the mission
INTERSOS is present in South Sudan since 2006, starting its operations in the country from Bor, Jonglei State. INTERSOS central office for South Sudan is based in Juba with several field bases in Jonglei State (Bor, Pibor, Lankien, Yuai, Waat and Akobo), in Western Equatoria State (Yambio) since 2009, in Upper Nile State (Malakal) since 2011 and Unity State (Bentiu).
The main areas of intervention are Protection, in particular prevention and response to GBV and child protection in Upper Nile States and Jongley State, where INTERSOS is also GBV sub-cluster Focal Point and leading the GBV response in the State; Education, INTERSOS is one of the main partners of UNICEF in promoting education as a part of emergency response and leading the EiE Cluster in Jonglei, Unity and Upper Nile States, while acting as focal point agency in Jonglei for Education in Emergency interventions.; Shelter/NFIs, these activities involve the assessment and identification of new IDPs, mainly in the most hard-to-reach areas within Jonglei, Unity and Upper Nile States, emergency kit distribution, kit use monitoring and construction/rehabilitation of emergency shelter; WASH, mainly construction/rehabilitation of water facilities (e.g.: wells, pipe schemes), rehabilitation of latrines and sanitation/hygiene promotion.
The priority for INTERSOS in South Sudan is to be a relevant humanitarian actor with regard to the already massive and possibly increasing emergency and to do so the mission counts on about 20 international and 200 national staff.
3. Tasks and responsibilities
The Protection Coordinator will assist the Head of Mission with the overall Protection country programme development and management in accordance with INTERSOS’ country strategies, plans and policies.
· Strategy development
Supporting the development and re-definition of INTERSOS’ country strategies, plans and policies, as well as an operational action plan related to Protection Sector.
Providing leadership, mentoring and support to INTERSOS’ Protection programme team with reference to strategic programme development.
· Development and management of Protection Programme
Leading the development and management of programmes and projects while ensuring strong coordination and cooperation among sub-offices and projects related to Protection Programme.
Ensuring the elaboration of proposals integrated in INTERSOS’ country programme, and contributing to the overall resource mobilization effort.
Support PMs in coordinating the delivery of the Protection response, in Jonglei State, Upper Nile State and Unity State or anywhere else in South Sudan if applicable
Ensuring quality monitoring and documentation of programme and project activities.
Developing and monitoring the annual calendar of deadlines for reporting on projects and submission of project proposals.
Ensuring INTERSOS’ representation in appropriate external programmatic forums (clusters) and working groups at national level as well as vis a’ vis the main donors.
Ensure the Head of Mission/Regional Director is kept informed about assessment progress, emergency response implementation and strategies, project plans, progress reports, and other significant developments.
· Driving improvements in Protection programme quality
Contributing to the analysis of the political and humanitarian context in relation to the above mentioned sector.
Ensuring quality implementation of programme and projects within specified timeframes.
Ensuring quality of proposals, budgets and reports to donors.
Drafting and ensuring quality control of required reports to the Head of Mission and donors.
Building Protection Sector Emergency Response capacity through: design of Emergency Response Team for Protection; design of financing strategy for Emergency Response Team; Identification of capacity need for Emergency response Team and preparation of capacity building strategy.
Identify gaps in state and operational level coordination and pursue remedies
Contribute to the creation of reports, ensuring the quality and accuracy of technical information provided as well as the confidentiality of internal information as required.
Supervisory responsibility for Protection Programme in SS
Mentor and coach programme and project staff, and assist them to develop performance and development plans.
Guiding and supervising the proper implementation of the projects especially on the Protection sector
Supervise the proper reporting to relevant donors and to relevant clusters and working groups;
Coordinate with donor, cluster and local authorities in the main INTERSOS Operational Areas;
Work in close coordination with other project managers to promote a team approach that involves programme and project staff at all levels, whenever possible and appropriate.
4. Required profile/experience
· Advanced university degree in political science, international relations, social studies or similar area (a first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree).
· At least five years of professional experience in a multicultural environment, in the humanitarian-recovery-development space.
· Previous international experience is required.
· In-depth understanding and knowledge of protection interventions, including GBV and CPiE response programmes.
· Ability to set high standards for quality of work.
· Ability to manage human and technical resources.
· Facilitating and encouraging open communication in the team, communicating effectively.
· Very good knowledge of Microsoft Office suite.
· Good communication skills in English;
HOW TO APPLY:
Qualified applicants are requested to submit their curriculum vitae, motivation letter and 2 references to: recruitment@intersos.org, Specifying in the subject “Protection Coordinator_South Sudan”**
Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.