Afghanistan

Education

• Advanced university degree in social science related fields such as Political Science, International Relations, International Development, Cooperation, Sociology, Psychology, Law, Human Rights or similar subjects.
• A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Professional Experience

• At least 3 years of professional work experience in management/coordination of protection-related activities in humanitarian contexts.
• Proven experience in coordination, case management supervision (CP, SGBV and/or PwSN).
• Strong experience in trainings and capacity building and development of local staff and partners in protection related subjects
• Prior experience in working in complex emergency setting, involving internal displacement.
• Strong experience with monitoring tools and systems, including remote monitoring

Professional Requirements

• Demonstrated technical expertise of Protection, including Child Protection, Gender-Based Violence, individual case management and Psychosocial Support.
• Good/In-depth knowledge and understanding of Humanitarian Principles and Protection frameworks, tools, and minimum standards.
• Knowledge of the cluster system
• Experience with main donors compliance and reporting
• Strong representation and negotiation skills
• Proven experience in management and supervision of teams
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, and Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• Mastery of IT tools (MS Office package, internet, e-mail, etc.)
• Experience with participatory approaches and working with vulnerable groups, including gender mainstreaming and with persons with disabilities.
• Readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of INTERSOS
• Previous experience in developing and implementing M&E activities
• Previous experience in working in Afghanistan (desirable)

Languages

• Excellent written and spoken English
• Pashto would be an asset

Personal Requirements

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to take initiative and work autonomously
• Ability to achieve results effectively, considering the need for speed, scale and quality
• Ability to plan ahead and output oriented (proactive)
• Able to ensure quick quality delivery in stressful environment (stress-resilient)
• Ability to integrate and work well within multiethnic and multicultural teams
• Attention to detail and structured way of approaching tasks (very organized)
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and respect line management

 

 

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5cbefb00b1694028f0512293/

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and at least 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-28-1020 - Protection Coordinator - Afghanistan".

 

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Protection Coordinator - Afghanistan

Code: SR-28-1020

Duty station: approx 50% in Kabul and 50% in Kandahar

Starting date: 22/07/2019

Contract duration: 3,5 months - renewable

Reporting to: Head of Mission

Supervision of: Technical supervision of Protection teams

Dependents: //

 

General context of the project

The program’s general objective is to contribute to a reduced morbidity and mortality associated with malnutrition, diseases and hazards resulting from deficient (or non-existing) health and nutrition services, environmental health conditions and protection environment in conflict-affected communities in Kandahar and Kabul province – Afghanistan.

 

The proposed program aims on the health and nutrition side to address the inadequate coverage and quality of life-saving services (especially for reproductive health and nutrition services) for the most vulnerable communities. The project will also address some of the key determinants of malnutrition and child and maternal mortality through promotion of improved Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices, safe delivery and healthy behaviors. Hygiene/WASH promotion is closely linked to health and nutrition and can further help to decrease mortality rates. Lastly the project will seek to enhance the psycho-social wellbeing and protective environment of the most vulnerable population groups.

 

Activities include:

• Conduct training in CP, GBV and PSS for different stakeholders, actors and volunteers; conduct awareness sessions for community members on protection related issues; provide individual case management services for individual protection cases (CP, GBV and PwSN*);
• Run WASH – HP sessions for different target groups;
• Promoting harmonization of programme approaches and methodologies across the different implementation sites by developing and monitoring use of common tools, as well as creating opportunities for experience sharing and learning;
• Providing clear technical support, supervision, training and mentoring to the protection teams, including training needed to build specialized skills in GBV and CP case management, legal assistance, psycho-social support (PSS), protection monitoring and risk mitigation;
• Ensuring that protection staff and services adhere to GBV and CP best practices, professional standards and principles;
• Providing support tools to monitor programme implementation and quality, as well as to collect feedback from beneficiaries;
• Contributing to produce high quality donor reports and other materials as required;
• Participating in proposals design including protection components;
• In coordination with Project Managers, identifying individual training needs and ensuring access to training and professional development opportunities appropriate to the skill gaps and needs;
• Developing training material for different trainings to share within the protection teams

*Persons with Specific Needs (PwSN)

 

General purpose of the position

The Protection Coordinator ensures coordination of protection programming in the mission with the aim to achieve a maximum quality and delivery of the different components of the INTERSOS protection programme.

Furthermore, the protection coordinator provides technical inputs to the protection strategy and programme development at Mission level.

 

Main responsibilities and tasks

The Protection Coordinator is expected to carry out the following specific responsibilities:

• Support the Project Managers and Protection Activity Managers (PAM) in the technical aspects of the implementation of project’s activities;
• Provide clear technical support, guidance and supervision to the protection staff, including training needed to build specialized skills in all protection-related principles and activities, including Protection Monitoring, Case Management and vulnerability criteria, Legal Assistance, Psycho-Social Support (PSS), inclusion of disabilities in emergency, and Risk Mitigation;
• Provide technical support and guidance in the implementation of Child Protection and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) activities, including specific training on principles and concepts related to Child Protection and GBV;
• Mainstream protection concepts and principles in all programs;
• According to identified needs and resources available, deliver training, workshops and seminars to national and international staff on protection-related issues, GBV and Child Protection;
• Contribute to project planning and reporting documents;
• Promote harmonization of programme approaches and methodologies across the different implementation sites, depending on contexts and needs, by developing and monitoring use of common tools;
• Creating opportunities for experience sharing and learning within the Protection Staff of all projects, in order to ensure synergy among Staff and cooperative/supportive attitude and mechanisms;
• Ensure that protection staff and services adhere to case management best practices, as well as international protection standards and principles;
• Contribute to monitoring programme implementation and quality;
• Undertake regular field visits (if / where possible) to provide technical guidance and supervision, as well as continuously monitor the progress of the case management and referral activities;
• Contribute to the production of high quality donor reports and other materials as required;
• Support the development of new project/programme proposals through technical inputs to and feedback about the project/programme methodology.

Specifically:

Program Coordination and Support

• Revise and develop the protection tools in use in the mission;
• Develop and consolidate internal and external functional and effective referral and coordination mechanisms;
• Developing SOPs and guidelines for the implementation of Protection Programming for INTERSOS Mission of Afghanistan;
• Ensure that the work of protection staff is harmonized according to internal SOPs and interagency guidelines;
• Revise tools and topics for FGDs (Focus Group Discussions) and material for awareness, information and/or sensitization sessions in coordination with Protection Activity Managers and Project Manager;
• Organize meeting with the protection Staff (PMs and Protection AM) on a regular basis, in order to discuss priorities for the next period, challenges, protection trends, sharing information, experiences and suggestions between programs
• Participate in monitoring missions in the field ;
• Provide technical support to the Protection AM in elaborating monthly reports when needed;
• Contribute to the INTERSOS Protection Strategy for 2019 / 2020.
• Ensure the proper storage of sensitive data through a correct use of internal databases and case monitoring tools
• Ensure to put in place a quality complaint mechanism and conduct a beneficiary satisfaction survey at the end of the project implementation to measure the impact of the activities and adapt the program to better meet the needs and respond to the gaps for assistance in the project target areas.

Management and supervision

• Review work plans of Protection AMs and define priorities together with Project Manager;
• Review PAT of Protection components, focusing on target planned VS actual achievements. Identify challenges and sit with the PMs in order to find solution
• Upon completion by the Project Managers, review and provide feedback on IRP for Protection AMs.
• In coordination and consultation with PM, to complete the recruitment and selection of the protection project national staff

Capacity Building

• In coordination with the Project Managers and Protection AMs, identify individual training needs and ensure access to professional development opportunities and resources appropriate to their skill gaps/needs;
• Train all relevant protection staff (Case Workers and CW Team Leaders, Lawyers, Psychologists, etc.) in protection topics including: protection and humanitarian principles, GBV and CP basic principles, case management for PWSNs and PSS;
• Develop training material for different trainings to share within the protection staff and other partners;
• Develop capacity-building programmes for local actors – if any (including partner NGOs and relevant local service providers) on GBV and CP basic principles, case management and data protection.

Case Management Monitoring

• Develop internal SOPs on case management and ensure they are applied in the field, updating/ revising them based on the needs;
• Ensure case management minimum standards are respected in all steps of case management;
• Advise the Protection AMs, Case Workers and CWTL and Psychologists as needed (complex cases);
• Ensure appropriate Information Management Systems are in place;
• Realize case audits (in collaboration with the Case Workers Team Leaders and Protection AMs) to evaluate the quality of services provision;
• Coordinate with other relevant actors within the case management support to ensure comprehensive assistance;
• Encourage local coping mechanisms and community self-reliant processes;
• Develop periodic General Protection, GBV and CP trend analysis.
• Psychosocial Support Activities
• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of psychosocial support activities;
• Support the development and ensure the roll out of internal PSS toolkits;

Protection Mainstreaming

• Ensure GBV and CP mainstreaming in each new project or programme proposal;
• Ensure collection of disaggregated data for reporting and analysis purposes.

External Coordination and Representation

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders including donors, partners, government actors and other relevant actors, international or national, humanitarian or institutional;
• Represent INTERSOS in main Protection, GBV and CPiE coordination fora (including related strategic advisory groups and task forces) at national and provincial level together with the Protection AMs ensuring INTERSOS is represented in all coordination meetings;
• Ensure key protection field concerns are brought to relevant stakeholders;
• Brief relevant staff on the discussions held during the Working Group and Cluster meetings.

Education

• Advanced university degree in medicine or other paramedical studies.
• Desirable specialization in Tropical Medicine or a degree in Public Health

 

Professional Experience

• Minimum 3 years relevant work experience as Medical referent in the humanitarian sector especially in fragile and unstable environment
• Strong experience in trainings and capacity building and development of local staff and partners in related subjects
• Prior experience in working in complex emergency setting, involving internal displacement.
• Strong experience with monitoring tools and systems, including remote monitoring
• Experience with participatory approaches and working with vulnerable groups, including gender mainstreaming and with persons with disabilities.
• Previous experience in developing and implementing M&E activities
• Previous experience in working in Afghanistan (desirable)

 

Professional Requirements

• Good/In-depth knowledge and understanding of Humanitarian Principles and H&N frameworks, tools, and minimum standards.
• Knowledge of the cluster system
• Experience with main donors compliance and reporting
• Strong representation and negotiation skills
• Proven experience in management and supervision of teams
• Good communication skills, both oral and written, and Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills
• Mastery of IT tools (MS Office package, internet, e-mail, etc.)
• Readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of INTERSOS

 

Languages

• Excellent written and spoken English – Pashto would be asset

 

Personal Requirements

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to take initiative and work autonomously
• Ability to achieve results effectively, considering the need for speed, scale and quality
• Ability to plan ahead and output oriented (proactive)
• Able to ensure quick quality delivery in stressful environment (stress-resilient)
• Ability to integrate and work well within multiethnic and multicultural teams
• Attention to detail and structured way of approaching tasks (very organized)
• Ability to adhere to deadlines and respect line management

 

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5c78dbeac9d280567e0fb9a7/

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: "SR-28-955 - Medical Coordinator - Afghanistan". Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least two references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Medical Coordinator

Code: SR-28-955

Duty station: Kandahar with regular visits to Kabul

Starting date: 15/07/2019

Contract duration: 6 months

Reporting to: Head of Mission

Supervision of: PMR, Pharmacists

Dependents: //

 

 

General context of the project

The program’s general objective is to contribute to a reduced morbidity and mortality associated with malnutrition, diseases and hazards resulting from deficient (or non-existing) health and nutrition services, environmental health conditions and protection environment in conflict-affected communities in Kandahar province – Afghanistan. The program will target 72.241 individuals > 12% men, 48% women, 20% boy and 20% girls > 23% IDP, 4% documented returnees (DR), 12% undocumented returnees (UR) and 61% is most vulnerable local (host) community (HC).

The proposed program aims on the health and nutrition side to address the inadequate coverage and quality of life-saving services (especially for reproductive health and nutrition services) for the most vulnerable communities in Maywand, Spin Boldak and Zheray. The project will also address some of the key determinants of malnutrition and child and maternal mortality through promotion of improved Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices, safe delivery and healthy behaviors. Hygiene/WASH promotion is closely linked to health and nutrition and can further help to decrease mortality rates. Lastly the project will seek to enhance the psycho-social wellbeing and protective environment of the most vulnerable population groups. WASH and protection components will also be implemented in the informal settlements of Kandahar where IDP and (mostly) undocumented vulnerable returnees are concentrated.

 

General purpose of the position

In close collaboration with the HoM and the Medical Department, defining and implementing the medical strategy of the mission. Being responsible for the planning and coordination of all medical activities and resources in the mission, according to INTERSOS charter, policies, and ethical principles with consideration of international and national protocols, in order to ensure the delivery of quality medical care for patients and their communities as well as to improve the health condition and humanitarian living conditions of the target population.

Furthermore, the medical coordinator provides technical inputs to the health and Nutrition strategy and programme development at Mission level.

 

Main responsibilities and tasks

• Responsible for defining, monitoring and updating the medical content of the INTERSOS country policy, medical strategy, annual plan and budget, translating the identified health needs into a medical strategic vision and project objectives, priorities and resources needed in order to cover the medical and humanitarian needs of the population at risk, and ensuring that the objectives and goals set in the Mission’s annual plan and project plans are achieved
• Overall responsible for the appropriateness and quality of medical interventions conducted by INTERSOS projects and being expected to identify and work on removing barriers to better patient safety, effective medical care, and better patient-centred activities
• Continuously monitor the medical and humanitarian needs in the Mission country in new areas of intervention or in areas where INTERSOS is already present through exploratory missions, monitor and review project proposals, determining necessary resources in order to define health and nutrition priorities and potential new programs to cover medical and humanitarian needs of the population at risk
• Coordinate with the HQ Medical Referent for the validation of the project proposals he/she designs to be submitted to international donors and private foundation
• Responsible for the supervision and monitoring of the medical technical aspects, humanitarian needs and in coordination with the Logistics Coordinator, the material aspects of the programmes through regular field visits, analysing difficulties during the implementation and reporting deviations as they appear, in order to proactively provide the necessary solutions and achieve operational results
• In close collaboration with the HR Coordinator, participate in the planning, definition and sizing of the health-workforce in the mission and supervise the associated processes (recruitment, validation of medical staff, training/induction, evaluation, potential detection, development and internal / external communication). Coach and directly support the medical teams in the implementation of the medical activities making sure that internal protocols are respected as well as the ones of local Ministry and Health Department
• Responsible for defining and sizing other resources (pharmacy and medical equipment management in collaboration with logistics) and timelines, procedures and protocols. Ensuring preparation of all medical orders in collaboration with the Logistics Department and the submission of all medical purchase requests. Being accountable for the proper management of the pharmacy in the Mission, including projects. Provide reports on the mission’s evolution from the medical perspective, as required
• Represent INTERSOS before local medical authorities and guarantee constant presence and active participation to the health and nutrition coordination fora (clusters meetings, other technical coordination meetings) and keep regular contact with other counterparts in the mission (NGOs, local organizations, donors, authorities) in order to broaden the medical-humanitarian situation analysis, strengthening the impact of the medical intervention and supporting advocacy actions
• Responsible for medical data collection, analysis and reporting to HQ Medical Referent to ensure a proper monitoring of the program and, where needed, to adapt them to existing programs

Education

• Minimum: BA in relevant field (Social Science, Psychology, Social Work, human rights, international humanitarian law or other fields related to social development and humanitarian work)
• Master degree (MA or LLM) in Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or related subjects (desirable)

Professional Experience

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience in protection-related      sectors, preferably within an INGO.
• 3 years’ experience in case of Higher education degree (Masters/LLM)

Professional Requirements

• Strong theoretical, technical and practical background in protection
• Proven training skills and capacities in developing trainings’ curricula
• Strong skills in networking with partners and donor liaison
• Able to gather and critically analyze data, gaps and trends related to Protection issues
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage efficiently multiple priorities, deadlines and tasks
• Solid time-management skills, resourcefulness and attention to details

Languages

• Fluency in written and spoken English and / or French required

Personal Requirements

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage efficiently multiple priorities, deadlines and tasks
• Solid time-management skills, resourcefulness and attention to details

 

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5d00da3d7c96fa000b48d25e/

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter via email to recruitment@intersos.org, with subject line: “SR-1084 - Protection Coordinator - Various locations”.

Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least two references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Protection Coordinator - Various locations

Code: SR--1084

Duty station: Various locations

Starting date: 15/07/2019

Contract duration: 6 months (renewable)

Reporting to: Head of Mission (hierarchically), Senior Protection Advisor (Functionally)

Supervision of: Protection staff, according to the specific mission

Dependents: According to INTERSOS HR Manual

 

 

General purpose of the position

The general purpose of the position is to ensure the proper and effective implementation of all protection-related activities and services of INTERSOS Programme in the country of destination, providing technical inputs, guidance and support, and operational monitoring and evaluation.

 

Main responsibilities and tasks

The Protection Coordinator is in charge of developing the protection programme in country, guiding and supporting all protection-related activities and services of INTERSOS Programme, ensuring timely and quality implementation and monitoring in compliance with relevant Standard Operating Procedures, International Principles and Guidelines, International Standards, Good Practices in Protection Responses, INTERSOS Fundamental Charter and Code of Ethics. Moreover, the Protection Coordinator is in charge of assisting the Head of Mission in the development, implementation and evaluation of the protection strategy and programme at country level.

Main responsibilities:

• Planning, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the protection programme- including but not limited to protection monitoring at community and household level; assistance to the most vulnerable persons, child protection prevention and response, GBV prevention and response and psycho-social support - ensuring timely and quality delivery of the targets set as per approved project proposals.
• Building the capacity of specialized and non-specialized staff, as well as community volunteers and local counterparts, providing ad-hoc training sessions and continuous on-the-job coaching.
• Maintaining relations pertaining to the protection programme with donors, partners, key stakeholders, and other relevant actors at country level.
• Assisting the development, implementation and evaluation of the protection strategy and programme at country level, providing technical inputs, and suggestions for improvements and recommendations for future actions.

More specifically,

Programme development

• Continuously assess the protection needs and gaps of target populations in current and prospective areas of operations, periodically update the protection situation analysis and inform the programme accordingly.
• Continuously assess the protection response capacity of potential partners.
• Support the development, implementation and evaluation of the protection strategy and programme at country level, providing technical inputs, suggestions for improvements and recommendations for future actions.
• Support the design, promotion and elaboration of new interventions at country and regional level, ensuring protection mainstreaming.
• Stimulate and maintain active exchange of protection information within the region on useful news, publications, tools, best practices and lessons learned.
• Promote harmonization of protection approaches, methodologies and tools within the country, and create opportunities for experience sharing and learning among the team.
• In cooperation with the accountability unit, follow up on the implementation of the Child Protection (CP) and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) Policies.

Planning, monitoring and evaluation

• Support the Project Managers in preparing, managing and regularly updating the activities work plans for protection project, ensuring timely and quality implementation in compliance with the defined project strategy, as well as INTERSOS and donors’ guidelines.
• Guide detailed vulnerability assessments of target populations in project areas to define the exact locations of intervention and the beneficiaries.
• Provide input, guidance and support to ensure the quality implementation of the protection project activities from the technical point of view.
• Maintain all case management relevant forms (vulnerability assessment form, case plan form, referral form, follow-up form, etc.) updated and ensure they are properly used.
• Advise on the management of complex cases.
• Contribute to developing, rolling out and revising internal Protection Toolkits and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Ensure that required data protection and sharing protocols are respected.
• Promote age, gender and diversity sensitive approaches into the project activities, as well as social cohesion initiatives.
• In cooperation with the Programme/Project Managers, elaborate and set up specific mechanisms to monitor and evaluate the protection project activities, as well as to collect feedback and complaints from beneficiaries and target populations at large.
• Undertake field visits to the project locations as needed to continuously monitor the progress and the quality implementation of the protection project activities.
• In cooperation with the protection team, conduct case audits to evaluate the quality of the service provision.
• Continuously assess, analyze and evaluate the impact of the protection project activities to inform and adjust the programme accordingly.
• Report in a timely manner any eventual challenges or delays faced, loss or damage occurred, fraud or misuse detected.
• Work closely with colleagues to ensure the integration of the protection programme with other sectors of intervention

Capacity building of INTERSOS programme staff, volunteers and local counterparts

• In cooperation with the HR team, carry out the identification and selection of the protection staff, as required.
• Contribute to supervising and evaluating the performance of protection staff.
• Continuously assess the training needs of the protection staff, design the capacity building programme and develop the related material for enhanced protection response capacity and service provision according to international best practices, standards and principles.
• Ensure that all relevant non-specialized staff, as well as community volunteers and local counterparts, are trained on humanitarian principles and code of ethics; basic principles of general protection, child protection, gender-based violence and psychosocial support; data protection and sharing protocols; safe referral; and risk mitigation.

Programme reporting

• Contribute to preparing the project narrative reports with specific reference to the protection activities, as well as other ad hoc analysis reports and material, according to INTERSOS and donors’ requirements.
• Ensure that all data related to the protection activities are disaggregated by sex and age, in order to develop profiles on the different needs and realities of women, girls, boys and men, for reporting and analysis purposes.
• Support the Project Managers in elaborating and updating the internal monitoring and evaluation tool, the Project Appraisal Tool (PAT), with specific reference to the protection activities.

Coordination and representation

• Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant donor officers, partners, key stakeholders and other humanitarian actors.
• Participate in meetings with relevant donor officers and facilitate field visits by donor missions, as required.
• Proactively participate in the Protection Cluster/Working Group and Sub-clusters/Sub-Working Groups, including related strategic Coordination groups and thematic task forces, at country level.

Required profile and experience

Education

• Advanced university degree in social science related fields such as Political Science, International Relations, International Development, Cooperation, Sociology, Psychology, Law, Human Rights or similar subjects.

• A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

Professional Experience

• At least 3 years of professional work experience in management/coordination of protection-related activities in humanitarian contexts.

• Proven experience in coordination, case management supervision (CP, SGBV and/or PwSN).

• Strong experience in trainings and capacity building and development of local staff and partners in protection related subjects

• Prior experience in working in complex emergency setting, involving internal displacement.

• Strong experience with monitoring tools and systems, including remote monitoring

Professional Requirements

• Demonstrated technical expertise of Protection, including Child Protection, Gender-Based Violence, individual case management and Psychosocial Support.

• Good/In-depth knowledge and understanding of Humanitarian Principles and Protection frameworks, tools, and minimum standards.

• Knowledge of the cluster system

• Experience with main donors compliance and reporting

• Strong representation and negotiation skills

• Proven experience in management and supervision of teams

• Good communication skills, both oral and written, and Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills

• Mastery of IT tools (MS Office package, internet, e-mail, etc.)

• Experience with participatory approaches and working with vulnerable groups, including gender mainstreaming and with persons with disabilities.

• Readiness to commit and adhere to the values, mission and vision of INTERSOS

• Previous experience in developing and implementing M&E activities

• Previous experience in working in Afghanistan (desirable)

Languages

• Excellent written and spoken English

• Pashto would be an asset

Personal Requirements

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to establish effective working relations with staff, beneficiaries and other stakeholders

• Excellent analytical skills

• Ability to take initiative and work autonomously

• Ability to achieve results effectively, considering the need for speed, scale and quality

• Ability to plan ahead and output oriented (proactive)

• Able to ensure quick quality delivery in stressful environment (stress-resilient)

• Ability to integrate and work well within multiethnic and multicultural teams

• Attention to detail and structured way of approaching tasks (very organized)

• Ability to adhere to deadlines and respect line management

HOW TO APPLY:

For further information and to apply, follow the link below:

https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5cbefb00b1694028f0512293/

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV and a motivation letter via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: "SR-28-1020 - Protection Coordinator - Afghanistan". Please also mention the name, position and contact details of at least two references, including the line manager during your last job. Family members are to be excluded.

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the first interview.

Terms of reference

Job Title: Protection Coordinator - Afghanistan

Code: SR-28-1020

Duty station: approx 50% in Kabul and 50% in Kandahar

Starting date: 01/07/2019

Contract duration: 3,5 months - renewable

Reporting to: Head of Mission

Supervision of: Technical supervision of Protection teams

Dependents: //

 

General context of the project

The program’s general objective is to contribute to a reduced morbidity and mortality associated with malnutrition, diseases and hazards resulting from deficient (or non-existing) health and nutrition services, environmental health conditions and protection environment in conflict-affected communities in Kandahar and Kabul province – Afghanistan.

The proposed program aims on the health and nutrition side to address the inadequate coverage and quality of life-saving services (especially for reproductive health and nutrition services) for the most vulnerable communities. The project will also address some of the key determinants of malnutrition and child and maternal mortality through promotion of improved Infant and Young Child Feeding (IYCF) practices, safe delivery and healthy behaviors. Hygiene/WASH promotion is closely linked to health and nutrition and can further help to decrease mortality rates. Lastly the project will seek to enhance the psycho-social wellbeing and protective environment of the most vulnerable population groups.

Activities include:

• Conduct training in CP, GBV and PSS for different stakeholders, actors and volunteers; conduct awareness sessions for community members on protection related issues; provide individual case management services for individual protection cases (CP, GBV and PwSN*);

• Run WASH – HP sessions for different target groups;

• Promoting harmonization of programme approaches and methodologies across the different implementation sites by developing and monitoring use of common tools, as well as creating opportunities for experience sharing and learning;

• Providing clear technical support, supervision, training and mentoring to the protection teams, including training needed to build specialized skills in GBV and CP case management, legal assistance, psycho-social support (PSS), protection monitoring and risk mitigation;

• Ensuring that protection staff and services adhere to GBV and CP best practices, professional standards and principles;

• Providing support tools to monitor programme implementation and quality, as well as to collect feedback from beneficiaries;

• Contributing to produce high quality donor reports and other materials as required;

• Participating in proposals design including protection components;

• In coordination with Project Managers, identifying individual training needs and ensuring access to training and professional development opportunities appropriate to the skill gaps and needs;

• Developing training material for different trainings to share within the protection teams

*Persons with Specific Needs (PwSN)

 

General purpose of the position

The Protection Coordinator ensures coordination of protection programming in the mission with the aim to achieve a maximum quality and delivery of the different components of the INTERSOS protection programme.

Furthermore, the protection coordinator provides technical inputs to the protection strategy and programme development at Mission level.

 

Main responsibilities and tasks

The Protection Coordinator is expected to carry out the following specific responsibilities:

• Support the Project Managers and Protection Activity Managers (PAM) in the technical aspects of the implementation of project’s activities;

• Provide clear technical support, guidance and supervision to the protection staff, including training needed to build specialized skills in all protection-related principles and activities, including Protection Monitoring, Case Management and vulnerability criteria, Legal Assistance, Psycho-Social Support (PSS), inclusion of disabilities in emergency, and Risk Mitigation;

• Provide technical support and guidance in the implementation of Child Protection and Gender-Based Violence (GBV) activities, including specific training on principles and concepts related to Child Protection and GBV;

• Mainstream protection concepts and principles in all programs;

• According to identified needs and resources available, deliver training, workshops and seminars to national and international staff on protection-related issues, GBV and Child Protection;

• Contribute to project planning and reporting documents;

• Promote harmonization of programme approaches and methodologies across the different implementation sites, depending on contexts and needs, by developing and monitoring use of common tools;

• Creating opportunities for experience sharing and learning within the Protection Staff of all projects, in order to ensure synergy among Staff and cooperative/supportive attitude and mechanisms;

• Ensure that protection staff and services adhere to case management best practices, as well as international protection standards and principles;

• Contribute to monitoring programme implementation and quality;

• Undertake regular field visits (if / where possible) to provide technical guidance and supervision, as well as continuously monitor the progress of the case management and referral activities;

• Contribute to the production of high quality donor reports and other materials as required;

• Support the development of new project/programme proposals through technical inputs to and feedback about the project/programme methodology.

Specifically:

Program Coordination and Support

• Revise and develop the protection tools in use in the mission;

• Develop and consolidate internal and external functional and effective referral and coordination mechanisms;

• Developing SOPs and guidelines for the implementation of Protection Programming for INTERSOS Mission of Afghanistan;

• Ensure that the work of protection staff is harmonized according to internal SOPs and interagency guidelines;

• Revise tools and topics for FGDs (Focus Group Discussions) and material for awareness, information and/or sensitization sessions in coordination with Protection Activity Managers and Project Manager;

• Organize meeting with the protection Staff (PMs and Protection AM) on a regular basis, in order to discuss priorities for the next period, challenges, protection trends, sharing information, experiences and suggestions between programs

• Participate in monitoring missions in the field ;

• Provide technical support to the Protection AM in elaborating monthly reports when needed;

• Contribute to the INTERSOS Protection Strategy for 2019 / 2020.

• Ensure the proper storage of sensitive data through a correct use of internal databases and case monitoring tools

• Ensure to put in place a quality complaint mechanism and conduct a beneficiary satisfaction survey at the end of the project implementation to measure the impact of the activities and adapt the program to better meet the needs and respond to the gaps for assistance in the project target areas.

Management and supervision

• Review work plans of Protection AMs and define priorities together with Project Manager;

• Review PAT of Protection components, focusing on target planned VS actual achievements. Identify challenges and sit with the PMs in order to find solution

• Upon completion by the Project Managers, review and provide feedback on IRP for Protection AMs.

• In coordination and consultation with PM, to complete the recruitment and selection of the protection project national staff

Capacity Building

• In coordination with the Project Managers and Protection AMs, identify individual training needs and ensure access to professional development opportunities and resources appropriate to their skill gaps/needs;

• Train all relevant protection staff (Case Workers and CW Team Leaders, Lawyers, Psychologists, etc.) in protection topics including: protection and humanitarian principles, GBV and CP basic principles, case management for PWSNs and PSS;

• Develop training material for different trainings to share within the protection staff and other partners;

• Develop capacity-building programmes for local actors – if any (including partner NGOs and relevant local service providers) on GBV and CP basic principles, case management and data protection.

Case Management Monitoring

• Develop internal SOPs on case management and ensure they are applied in the field, updating/ revising them based on the needs;

• Ensure case management minimum standards are respected in all steps of case management;

• Advise the Protection AMs, Case Workers and CWTL and Psychologists as needed (complex cases);

• Ensure appropriate Information Management Systems are in place;

• Realize case audits (in collaboration with the Case Workers Team Leaders and Protection AMs) to evaluate the quality of services provision;

• Coordinate with other relevant actors within the case management support to ensure comprehensive assistance;

• Encourage local coping mechanisms and community self-reliant processes;

• Develop periodic General Protection, GBV and CP trend analysis.

• Psychosocial Support Activities

• Monitor and evaluate the implementation of psychosocial support activities;

• Support the development and ensure the roll out of internal PSS toolkits;

Protection Mainstreaming

• Ensure GBV and CP mainstreaming in each new project or programme proposal;

• Ensure collection of disaggregated data for reporting and analysis purposes.

External Coordination and Representation

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with key stakeholders including donors, partners, government actors and other relevant actors, international or national, humanitarian or institutional;

• Represent INTERSOS in main Protection, GBV and CPiE coordination fora (including related strategic advisory groups and task forces) at national and provincial level together with the Protection AMs ensuring INTERSOS is represented in all coordination meetings;

• Ensure key protection field concerns are brought to relevant stakeholders;

• Brief relevant staff on the discussions held during the Working Group and Cluster meetings.