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Damascus-based, with frequent field visits to the area of operationsFonctions
AutreDate de validité
09/09/2024Protection Coordinator – Syria
INTERSOS is an independent humanitarian organization that assists the victims of natural disasters, armed conflicts and exclusion. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable people.
Terms of reference
Job Title: Protection Coordinator
Code: SR- 53- 9471
Duty station: Damascus-based, with frequent field visits to the area of operations
Starting date: 01/10/2024
Contract duration: 6 Months
Reporting to: Head of Mission
Supervision of: MHPSS Specialist
Dependents: MHPSS Specialist
General context of the project
INTERSOS officially registered and entered in Syria in May 2019 and works under the umbrella of an MoU with the Syrian Arab Red Crescent (SARC). Currently has two sub-MoU with line Ministries (MoSAL and MoE).
INTERSOS is implementing a program that encompasses Protection, Health and Education activities, along with some integrations with Livelihoods and Non-Food Items. INTERSOS is active in the governorates of Rural Damascus,Hama and Southern Idleb, with possible expansion to other Government-controlled areas.
INTERSOS is member of the Protection Strategic Advisory Group (SAG), it is member of the Inter-agency Referral WG, and is representing the INGOs in the Accountability to Affected Population (AAP) Working Group.
General purpose of the position
Provide technical guidance and advice to protection staff ensuring the different components of the programme are delivered according to internal guidelines and in line with international standards and principles, in order to achieve mission’s goals effectively, according to INTERSOS vision and values.
In collaboration with the HoM, define and coordinate the implementation of the protection strategy of the mission.
Main responsibilities and tasks
Coordination and support:
- Contribute to design the protection strategy for the mission in line with the specific context and provide technical support and assistance for the implementation of protection related activities.
- Contextualize and adapt internal and global guidelines, developing Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) based on context and guaranteeing these are rolled out and known by staff.
- Ensure cohesion and harmonisation of protection activities and services across the different implementation sites within the mission, taking into consideration the specific socio-cultural patterns of each area.
- Responsible for the effective implementation of all Protection projects in the mission and ensuring that all Protection programming is in line with International standards and Best Practices.
- Deliver training and workshops to non-protection INTERSOS staff to build skills and knowledge of protection principles and enable them to mainstream protection in different sectors.
- Assess protection needs and gaps of target populations in current and prospective areas of operations, periodically update the protection situation analysis and inform the programme teams accordingly.
- Create opportunities for experience sharing and learning within the protection team in order to strengthen cooperation and collaboration.
- Provide strategic protection analysis and development of periodic trend reports (including aspects of conflict analysis, gender and risk management) from programme experience to improve development, implementation and policy and advocacy activities.
- Develop context sensitive M&E tools for effective data collection from projects and regularly analyse the data and produce reports that feed into programming.
- Ensure that protection data is collected, archived, processed, analysed and disseminated in ethical modalities, in line with internal data protection protocols.
- Undertake regular field monitoring visits and provide support tools to monitor quality of programme implementation.
- Identify opportunities for new protection interventions and support assessments and developments of new project proposals.
- In coordination with HQ and the Protection Adviser support the development of complaints mechanisms for beneficiaries and make sure complaints are addressed properly.
- In coordination with HQ and the Protection Adviser follow up on the implementation of the Child Protection (CP) and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policies.
Supervision and Staff Management:
- Directly supervise, coach and mentor Protection Staff under her/his line management and conduct regular performance reviews (IRP).
- Review work plans of Protection Staff under her/his line management and define priorities together with Protection Project Managers.
- Develop capacity building plan for Protection staff and Support in conducting training and workshops to strengthen their skills on specific protection topics identified.
- Organise ad hoc protection meetings with Protection Staff under her/his line management and other relevant project staff to share challenges and priorities and develop action plans to address them.
Advocacy, Networking and partnerships:
- In coordination with HOM, ensure that main protection concerns are brought to relevant stakeholders to advocate
- Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant donors, partners, project stakeholders and other organisations.
- Maintain effective relationships with all the AoR of the Protection sector and related working groups at national level.
- Ensure that Protection Staff under her/his line management maintain productive relationships with the sub sector at field level.
- Enhance the network with all the relevant protection related stakeholders.- Coordinate with other internal departments to guarantee good collaboration.
- Network with Protection Coordinators from other missions to share best practices and resources.
Expériences / Formation
Required profile and experience
Education
- BA in relevant field (Social Science, Psychology, Social Work, Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or other fields related to social development and humanitarian work)
- Desirable Master degree (MA or LLM) in Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or related subjects
Professional Experience
- Demonstrable technical expertise in the assessment of, design, and delivery of relevant Protection programming.
- Proven experience in Child Protection, MHPSS and People with Disabilities programming
- Strong experience in training and capacity-building on Protection technical areas with a variety of stakeholders.
- Experience with participatory approaches and working with vulnerable groups, including gender mainstreaming and with persons with disabilities.
- Knowledge of the legal framework and international standards that governs INTERSOS operations, as required by local and national governments and by major donors (EU, UN, Bilateral Donors).
- Good knowledge and understanding of Humanitarian Principles and Protection frameworks, tools, and minimum standards.
- Strong program management skills, with substantial experience managing large portfolios of programming.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Experience in internal and external coordination and representation of programs.
Professional Requirements
Languages
- Fluency in English
- Knowledge of Arabic is an asset
Personal Requirements
- Proven ability to solve problems creatively.
- Professional, hard-working, and a self-motivated person.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Flexibility and can cope with stressful workload and working with limited resources.
- Very strong interpersonal and teamwork skills; collaborative approach with the ability to work within different cultural environments.
- Positive and solutions-oriented leader focused on team-building, problem-solving, and support to the teams and beneficiary communities.
Professional Experience:
- Minimum 8 years of experience with NGOs in developing countries of which minimum 5 years should be in protection technical roles
- Experience in implementation of key protection interventions related to Case management, PSS and Community based Protection
Salaire
| Remuneration | According to position and seniority |
| Transportation | Round-trip flight. For any mission lasting at least 12 months, at 9 months one free plane ticket to the Country of residency and back to the mission for the humanitarian worker |
| Medical insurance | Medical Insurance; reimbursement for vaccines, medical certificate before deployment; psychosocial support on request |
| Visa | Visa fees |
| Annual leave | 2.5 days per month |
| Installation costs | N/A |
| School fees | N/A |
| Induction | Online orientation course |
| Notes 1 | INTERSOS applies a “Learning & Development Policy” which includes the possibility to receive capacitation and participate in internal and external training. Priority will be given to Staff working for INTERSOS for over two years. Staff with seniority >2 with a demonstrated good performance and high commitment will be invited to be part of the INTERSOS Pool and to create their “Personal Development Plan”. The Personnel Development Coordinator will then accompany them individually to shape their capacity-building plan. |
| Notes 2 | The categorization of Family, Non-Family, and Accompanied Duty stations is subject to security criteria, access to health and education services, and is non-negotiable. |
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HOW TO APPLY:
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Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.