Iraq

•Advanced university degree in Political Science, International Relations, International Development Cooperation, Psychology, International Law or similar. 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 3 years of professional work experience in management/coordination of protection activities;

•Previous experience in working in IDP camp and non-camp displacement settings is an asset.

•Previous experience in working in Middle East and specifically in Iraq (desirable)

•Demonstrated technical expertise in Protection, in particular Case Management, MHPSS, Legal Assistance and Protection Monitoring;

•Demonstrated technical expertise in assessment, design, implementation and monitoring of Protection programmes;

•In-depth knowledge and understanding of key humanitarian principles and protection  minimum standards;

•Good training facilitation skills and experience in building capacity of international and local project staff; 

•Experience in using participatory and right-based approaches.

•Proficient knowledge of English is required. 

•Knowledge of Arabic will be an asset.

•Positive and solution-oriented person focused on team-building and cooperation;

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

•Ability to take initiative and work autonomously;

•Ability to ensure timely and quality delivery in stressful environments (stress-resilient);

•Ability to integrate and work well within multicultural teams;

•Holder of a driving license (desirable).

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

https://www.intersos.org/en/work-with-us/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5b3f1f5424795f3dd6050893/ 

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS' platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org  , with subject line: "SR-29-617 – Protection Coordinator - Iraq".

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

Job Title: Protection Coordinator

Code: SR-29-617

Country: Iraq

Starting date: 16/08/2018

Contract duration: One year

Reporting to: Head of Mission

Supervision of: Direct supervision of 2-3 Protection Officers and technical supervision of 6 Protection Project Managers

General purpose of the position

The Protection Coordinator supports the design, coordination and implementation of INTERSOS’ protection programme in Iraq and will provide technical guidance and advice to protection staff ensuring high quality delivery of the different components of the programme.

 

Main responsibilities and tasks

Technical Programme Coordination and Support:

• Lead the development of the country protection strategy and provide technical support and assistance to its implementation;

• Ensure harmonization of protection activities and services across the different implementation sites in line with international norms and standards through the revision or development of internal SoPs and tools;

• Deliver training and workshops to protection staff to build their skills on specific protection topics identified with them;

• Create opportunities for experience sharing and learning within the protection team in order to strengthen cooperation and collaboration;

• Ensure that case management services adhere to international protection standards and principles and that safe and ethical referrals are made in a timely manner;

• Review internal case management platform and develop user guide for Case Workers and Managers;

• Advise Protection Officers on complex protection cases and review minutes and agreed action points of internals case meetings;

• Monitor implementation of structured PSS activities for different beneficiary groups (children, adolescents, women and men);

• Strengthen protection monitoring and information management, including data collection, analysis and development of periodic trend reports;

• Undertake regular field monitoring visits and provide support tools to monitor quality of programme implementation;

• Support the development of complaints mechanisms for beneficiaries and make sure complaints are addressed properly;

• Contribute to the compilation of high-quality project reports for donors;

• Identify opportunities for new protection interventions and support in assessments and developments of new project proposals.

 

Supervision and Staff Management:

• Directly supervise, coach and mentor Protection Officers in their role and conduct regular performance reviews;

• Review work plans of Protection Officers and define priorities together with Protection Project Managers;

• Organize quarterly protection meetings with Protection Officers and Project Managers in order to discuss challenges and priorities in the field and develop plans for the next period.

 

Networking and Partnerships:

• Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant donors, partners, project stakeholders and other organizations;

• Maintain productive working relationships with Protection, GBV and CP clusters and related working groups at the national level;

• Ensure that key protection concerns are brought to relevant stakeholders to advocate for the respect of human rights and minimum protection standards;

• Coordinate with internal Health and Education departments to maximize use of synergies and complementarities;

• Network with Protection Coordinators from other INTERSOS missions, contributing towards a community of dialogue, sharing of best practices and resources.

Other duties as requested by the supervisor.

•Advanced university degree in Political Science, International Relations, International Development Cooperation, Psychology, International Law

•At least 3 years of professional work experience in management/coordination of protection activities

•Previous experience in working in IDP camp and non-camp displacement settings

•Previous experience in working in ME and specifically in Iraq (desirable)

•Demonstrated technical expertise in Protection, in particular Case Management, MHPSS, Legal Assistance and Protection Monitoring

•Technical expertise in assessment, design, implementation and monitoring of Protection programmes

•In-depth knowledge and understanding of key humanitarian principles and protection  minimum standards

•Good training skills and experience in building capacity

•Experience in using participatory and right-based approaches

•Proficient in English , Arabic is an asset

•Positive and solution-oriented, focused on team-building and cooperation

•Strong interpersonal skills 

•Ability to take initiative and work autonomously

•Ability to ensure timely and quality delivery in stressful environments 

•Ability to integrate and work well within multicultural teams

•Driving license (desirable)

For full position and to apply:

https://www.intersos.org/posizioni-aperte/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-details/5b3f1f5424795f3dd6050893/

In case of difficulties you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references to recruitment@intersos.org , subject line: "29-617 Protection Coordinator - Iraq".

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Starting date: 01 August

Duration: 1 year

Reporting to: HoM

Supervision of: direct of 2-3 Protection Officers (PO) and technical supervision of 6 Protection PM

The Protection Coordinator supports the design, coordination and implementation of INTERSOS’ protection programme in Iraq and will provide technical guidance and advice to protection staff

• Lead the development of the country protection strategy and provide technical support to its implementation

• Ensure harmonization of protection activities and services across the different sites through revision or development of internal SoPs and tools

• Ensure that case management services adhere to international standards and that safe and ethical referrals are made

• Review internal case management platform and develop user guide for Case Workers and Managers

• Advise Officers on complex protection cases

• Monitor implementation of structured PSS activities for different beneficiary groups

• Strengthen protection monitoring and IM

• Support the development of complaints mechanisms for beneficiaries

• Contribute to the compilation of project reports

• Identify opportunities and support in assessments and developments of new proposals

 

• Directly supervise, coach and train PO in their role

• Review work plans of PO and define priorities together with Protection PM

 

• Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant donors, partners, project stakeholders and other organizations

• Maintain relationships with Protection, GBV and CP clusters and related working groups

• Coordinate with internal Health and Education departments

• Network with Protection Coordinators from other INTERSOS missions, contributing towards a community of dialogue, sharing of best practices and resources

• University Degree in Education, Humanitarian and Development Studies or related field
• At least 3 years successful working experience in the humanitarian sector, holding project manager or head of base position.
• Proven experience managing large-scale project in emergency or post emergency context
• Excellent knowledge of PMC
• Knowledge of Education in Emergency issues and general protection issues
• Good knowledge of UN donors and cluster system
• Capacity-building of local NGO
• Experience in managing a field base
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Mastery of IT tools (MS Office package, internet, e-mail, etc.)
• Fluency in English
• Arabic language skills will be considered as a plus
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with analytic approach
• Ability to take initiative and work autonomously
• Ability to achieve results effectively, considering the need for speed, scale and quality
• Ability to integrate and work well within multi ethnic and multicultural teams
• Willingness and ability to work in insecure environments
• Strong computer skills

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.

1. Terms of reference

Job Title: Education and Protection Project Manager - Iraq
Code: SR-29-573
Country: Iraq
Duty Station: Kirkuk with frequent trips to Erbil Office
Starting date: 01/07/2018
Contract duration: 12 months
Reporting to: Hierarchically: Programme Coordinator Technically: Education Coordinator and Protection Coordinators
Supervision of: National staff (1 education officer, 1protection officer, 3 case workers, trainers, 5 community mobilizers, 2 psychologists , 2 case managers, ) + Kikuk base staff (admin, finance, log)

2. General context of the project

Intersos has been working in Iraq from 2003 until now with programs aimed at responding to urgent safety needs and enhancing access to basic social services for vulnerable individuals and communities in Southern Iraq, Baghdad and Kurdistan. Following the conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic and the deterioration of the humanitarian situation affecting its neighbouring countries, in November 2013 Intersos resumed the operations in Iraq aimed at ensuring emergency relief and social protection assistance for the Syrian refugees.

In 2016, Intersos started a pilot project in Kirkuk governorate involving youth centres and especially targeting out of school children with child protection to education services. The same year, Intersos enlarged its geographical areas and intervention sectors in Ninewa and Salah al-din Governorates with Health, Protection and Education in Emergencies and in the framework of the Mosul Crisis Intersos responded with Protection and Education both in the emergency camps set up in Ninewa and in urban areas.

3. General purpose of the position

Implementation of a UNICEF-funded project in Kirkuk governorate and management of Intersos Kirkuk base. The position is based in Kirkuk city, with travel across the governorate to the sites of the project activities as well as Erbil Office. The project is the continuation of a previous intervention piloted last year in partnership with a national NGO. Its overall objective is to contribute towards ensuring safety and well-being of children and youths affected by conflict and displacement through a community based approach and through working with youth-led structures.

4. Main responsibilities and tasks

The purpose of the position is to ensure the proper and effective implementation of all activities planned to achieve the intervention objectives and expected results, including all related administrative and financial aspects. The Project Manager is in charge of the management and supervision of the project activities and services, ensuring timely and quality implementation and monitoring in compliance with relevant Child Protection Standard Operating Procedures, INEE Minimum Standards, Good Practices in Education Responses, International Principles and Guidelines, INTERSOS Fundamental Charter and Code of Ethics.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the project, including education and child protection activities for children, adolescents and youths, ensuring timely and quality delivery of the targets set as per approved project's proposal.
• Building the capacity, coordinating and supervising the staff, providing ad hoc training sessions and continuous on-the-job coaching.
• Develop regular reports, as required by the donor and ensure timely internal reporting through INTERSOS’ Project Appraisal Tool.

• Maintaining relations pertaining to the project with donors, local authorities, government institutions, partners, key stakeholders, and other relevant actors at the regional, governorate and field level.

• Planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of project activities

1.1. Preparing, managing and regularly updating the activities work plan and related financial and procurement plans, ensuring timely and quality implementation in compliance with the defined project strategy, as well as INTERSOS and donor guidelines.

1.2. Procuring all equipment, supplies and materials, as well as works and services, required to implement the project activities, ensuring cost efficiency and accountability in compliance with INTERSOS and donor regulations and procedures.

1.3. With the support of the Technical Coordinators, elaborate and/or contextualize already available support tools to monitor and evaluate the project activities, as well as to collect feedback and complaints from beneficiaries and target populations at large.

1.4. Undertake field visits to the project locations as needed to continuously monitor the progress and the quality implementation of the project activities, following Technical Coordinators’ advice.

1.5. Continuously assess, analyze and evaluate the impact of the project activities and inform the Programme and the sectorial coordinators - Education and Protection.

1.6. Report in a timely manner to the Head of Mission and Programme Coordinator any eventual challenges or delays faced, loss or damage occurred, fraud or misuse detected.

1. Capacity Building

2.1. In cooperation with the Education and Protection Coordinators, assessing the training needs of the technical staff of child protection and education.

2.2. With the support of the HR department, develop and implement a capacity building plan for the project staff.

2.3. In cooperation with the technical coordinators, carry out the identification and selection of the education and child protection staff and volunteers.

2.4. Ensure that the staff and volunteers respect INTERSOS rules and regulations, and adheres to INTERSOS Fundamental Charter Values and Code of Ethics.

2.5. Continuously assess the training needs of the local counterpart, design the training programme and develop the related material for enhanced multi-sectorial response capacity and service provision according to international standards and principles.

1. Reporting

3.1. Elaborating and monthly updating the internal monitoring and evaluation tool, the Project Appraisal Tool (PAT), for submission to the Head of Mission.

3.2. With the support of the Programme Coordinator, the Education Coordinator and the Protection Coordinator preparing the projects’ narrative reports, according to INTERSOS, donor and Ministry of Education requirements

3.3. Ensure that all data related to the project activities are disaggregated by sex and age, in order to develop profiles on the different needs and realities of women, girls, boys and men.

1. Coordination and representation

4.1. Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant donor officers, local authorities, government institutions, partners, key stakeholders and other humanitarian actors.

4.2. Participate in meetings with relevant donor officers, according to the guidelines of the Head of Mission.

4.3. Facilitate field visits of donor's missions.

4.4. Proactively participate in relevant coordination meetings at field level, and provide all necessary inputs to Education, Protection and Programmes Coordinators who participate in the Governorate and National level Cluster’s meetings.

1. Head of Base:

5.1 Oversee the logistics, procurement, administration and HR operations in Kirkuk base, aiming to improve the operations systems and processes.

5.2 Manage accountability of Admin and Operations actions in Kirkuk base.

5.3 Support the security analysis and support the HoM in updating the CPPs in the field base and in any other security-related tasks.

5.4 Enforce all security measures as planned in CPP as well as ad-hoc security measures decided by HoM

5.5 Support coordination of emergency interventions in the Iraq.

5.6 Support HoM in Donor relations and representation in Ninewa governorate.

5.7 Support the Grant Writing process.

5.8 Support the HoM on the promotion of accountability and commitment to INTERSOS charter and prevention on power of abuse.

5.9 Cooperate with the Logistic coordinator based in Erbil for any logistic and procurement-related tasks in the field base.

5.10 Cooperate with the Country Finance Officer for the supervision of the financial and administrative aspects in the field base.

5.11 Cooperate with the HR manager for the implementation of the HR procedures at field level.

5.12 Support project field staff in the filed base in the optimal and efficient organization (in terms of administration and logistics) for a smooth implementation of the projects.

 

 

HOW TO APPLY:

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

https://www.intersos.org/en/work-with-us/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-...

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS’ platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: « SR-29-573 Education and Protection Project Manager - Iraq« .

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

• University Degree in Education, Humanitarian and Development Studies or related field
• At least 3 years successful working experience in the humanitarian sector, holding project manager or head of base position.
• Proven experience managing large-scale project in emergency or post emergency context
• Excellent knowledge of PMC
• Knowledge of Education in Emergency issues and general protection issues
• Good knowledge of UN donors and cluster system
• Capacity-building of local NGO
• Experience in managing a field base
• Good communication skills, both oral and written
• Mastery of IT tools (MS Office package, internet, e-mail, etc.)
• Fluency in English
• Arabic language skills will be considered as a plus
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills with analytic approach
• Ability to take initiative and work autonomously
• Ability to integrate and work well within multi ethnic and multicultural teams
• Willingness and ability to work in insecure environments
• Strong computer skills

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.

1. Terms of reference

Job Title: Education and Protection Project Manager - Iraq
Code: SR-29-573
Country: Iraq
Duty Station: Kirkuk with frequent trips to Erbil Office
Starting date: 01/07/2018
Contract duration: 12 months
Reporting to: Hierarchically: Programme Coordinator Technically: Education Coordinator and Protection Coordinators
Supervision of: National staff (1 education officer, 1protection officer, 3 case workers, trainers, 5 community mobilizers, 2 psychologists , 2 case managers, ) + Kikuk base staff (admin, finance, log)

2. General context of the project

Intersos has been working in Iraq from 2003 until now with programs aimed at responding to urgent safety needs and enhancing access to basic social services for vulnerable individuals and communities in Southern Iraq, Baghdad and Kurdistan. Following the conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic and the deterioration of the humanitarian situation affecting its neighbouring countries, in November 2013 Intersos resumed the operations in Iraq aimed at ensuring emergency relief and social protection assistance for the Syrian refugees.

In 2016, Intersos started a pilot project in Kirkuk governorate involving youth centres and especially targeting out of school children with child protection to education services. The same year, Intersos enlarged its geographical areas and intervention sectors in Ninewa and Salah al-din Governorates with Health, Protection and Education in Emergencies and in the framework of the Mosul Crisis Intersos responded with Protection and Education both in the emergency camps set up in Ninewa and in urban areas.

3. General purpose of the position

Implementation of a UNICEF-funded project in Kirkuk governorate and management of Intersos Kirkuk base. The position is based in Kirkuk city, with travel across the governorate to the sites of the project activities as well as Erbil Office. The project is the continuation of a previous intervention piloted last year in partnership with a national NGO. Its overall objective is to contribute towards ensuring safety and well-being of children and youths affected by conflict and displacement through a community based approach and through working with youth-led structures.

4. Main responsibilities and tasks

The purpose of the position is to ensure the proper and effective implementation of all activities planned to achieve the intervention objectives and expected results, including all related administrative and financial aspects. The Project Manager is in charge of the management and supervision of the project activities and services, ensuring timely and quality implementation and monitoring in compliance with relevant Child Protection Standard Operating Procedures, INEE Minimum Standards, Good Practices in Education Responses, International Principles and Guidelines, INTERSOS Fundamental Charter and Code of Ethics.

Key tasks and responsibilities

• Planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the project, including education and child protection activities for children, adolescents and youths, ensuring timely and quality delivery of the targets set as per approved project's proposal.
• Building the capacity, coordinating and supervising the staff, providing ad hoc training sessions and continuous on-the-job coaching.
• Develop regular reports, as required by the donor and ensure timely internal reporting through INTERSOS’ Project Appraisal Tool.

• Maintaining relations pertaining to the project with donors, local authorities, government institutions, partners, key stakeholders, and other relevant actors at the regional, governorate and field level.

• Planning, coordination, monitoring and evaluation of project activities

1.1. Preparing, managing and regularly updating the activities work plan and related financial and procurement plans, ensuring timely and quality implementation in compliance with the defined project strategy, as well as INTERSOS and donor guidelines.

1.2. Procuring all equipment, supplies and materials, as well as works and services, required to implement the project activities, ensuring cost efficiency and accountability in compliance with INTERSOS and donor regulations and procedures.

1.3. With the support of the Technical Coordinators, elaborate and/or contextualize already available support tools to monitor and evaluate the project activities, as well as to collect feedback and complaints from beneficiaries and target populations at large.

1.4. Undertake field visits to the project locations as needed to continuously monitor the progress and the quality implementation of the project activities, following Technical Coordinators’ advice.

1.5. Continuously assess, analyze and evaluate the impact of the project activities and inform the Programme and the sectorial coordinators - Education and Protection.

1.6. Report in a timely manner to the Head of Mission and Programme Coordinator any eventual challenges or delays faced, loss or damage occurred, fraud or misuse detected.

1. Capacity Building

2.1. In cooperation with the Education and Protection Coordinators, assessing the training needs of the technical staff of child protection and education.

2.2. With the support of the HR department, develop and implement a capacity building plan for the project staff.

2.3. In cooperation with the technical coordinators, carry out the identification and selection of the education and child protection staff and volunteers.

2.4. Ensure that the staff and volunteers respect INTERSOS rules and regulations, and adheres to INTERSOS Fundamental Charter Values and Code of Ethics.

2.5. Continuously assess the training needs of the local counterpart, design the training programme and develop the related material for enhanced multi-sectorial response capacity and service provision according to international standards and principles.

1. Reporting

3.1. Elaborating and monthly updating the internal monitoring and evaluation tool, the Project Appraisal Tool (PAT), for submission to the Head of Mission.

3.2. With the support of the Programme Coordinator, the Education Coordinator and the Protection Coordinator preparing the projects’ narrative reports, according to INTERSOS, donor and Ministry of Education requirements

3.3. Ensure that all data related to the project activities are disaggregated by sex and age, in order to develop profiles on the different needs and realities of women, girls, boys and men.

1. Coordination and representation

4.1. Establish and maintain collaborative relations with relevant donor officers, local authorities, government institutions, partners, key stakeholders and other humanitarian actors.

4.2. Participate in meetings with relevant donor officers, according to the guidelines of the Head of Mission.

4.3. Facilitate field visits of donor's missions.

4.4. Proactively participate in relevant coordination meetings at field level, and provide all necessary inputs to Education, Protection and Programmes Coordinators who participate in the Governorate and National level Cluster’s meetings.

1. Head of Base:

5.1 Oversee the logistics, procurement, administration and HR operations in Kirkuk base, aiming to improve the operations systems and processes.

5.2 Manage accountability of Admin and Operations actions in Kirkuk base.

5.3 Support the security analysis and support the HoM in updating the CPPs in the field base and in any other security-related tasks.

5.4 Enforce all security measures as planned in CPP as well as ad-hoc security measures decided by HoM

5.5 Support coordination of emergency interventions in the Iraq.

5.6 Support HoM in Donor relations and representation in Ninewa governorate.

5.7 Support the Grant Writing process.

5.8 Support the HoM on the promotion of accountability and commitment to INTERSOS charter and prevention on power of abuse.

5.9 Cooperate with the Logistic coordinator based in Erbil for any logistic and procurement-related tasks in the field base.

5.10 Cooperate with the Country Finance Officer for the supervision of the financial and administrative aspects in the field base.

5.11 Cooperate with the HR manager for the implementation of the HR procedures at field level.

5.12 Support project field staff in the filed base in the optimal and efficient organization (in terms of administration and logistics) for a smooth implementation of the projects.

 

HOW TO APPLY:

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

https://www.intersos.org/en/work-with-us/#intersosorg-vacancies/vacancy-...

In case you encounter difficulties applying through INTERSOS’ platform, you can also apply by sending your CV, motivation letter and 2 references via email to recruitment@intersos.org , with subject line: « SR-29-573 Education and Protection Project Manager - Iraq« .

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