All NRC employees are expected to work in accordance with the organization’s core values: dedication, innovation, inclusivity and accountability. These attitudes and beliefs guide our actions and relationships.

1. Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the Protection from Violence Project Coordinator position is to manage the daily coordination of  Protection teams in Chisinau and Ocnita, the NRC Community Centres, and the office to carry out their activities and achieve their objectives in supporting refugee and host communities in Moldova.   Under the supervision of the Project Manager, the Project Coordinator guides the team, collaborates with external stakeholders, and ensures Protection from Violence standards are upheld throughout all implementation areas.

Generic responsibilities

1. Line management of protection 10 staff in Chisinau and Ocnita
2. Adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures and awareness of NRC global and regional strategies
3. Contribute to Urban Displacement Out of Camp (UDOC) and protection strategy development, project proposals and provide input on needs and gaps, considering where appropriate the role of cash-based interventions
4. Manage and implement delegated portfolio of Protection from Violence projects (activities, budget and project documentation) as delegated by  the Project Manager in line with proposals, strategies and donor requirements, and ensure sound technical quality of implementation
5. Provide regular progress reports to the Project Manager and Area Program Manager (APM)
6. Promote and share ideas for improvement and necessary changes in the activities
7. Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and asses new and better ways to assist refugee and host populations, namely through ongoing stakeholder mapping and communication with community members
8. Ensure capacity building of project staff and transfer key skills as needed
9. Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
10. Promote the rights of refugees in line with the advocacy strategy

Specific responsibilities 

• Lead daily, weekly, and monthly Protection team planning and operational coordination, including on support functions (on budgets and spending, recruitment, administrative liaison, grants reporting, monitoring and evaluation)
• Oversee and manage programme quality of Protection team activities in Moldova, including accountability to and effective engagement with affected people
• Ensure the NRC Community Centers in Chisinau and Ocnita are managed via updated staff schedules, SoPs, guidance tools, Community Center calendar, procurements, and any other actions pertaining to the efficient running of the Centres
• Support the Protection Monitoring Technical Officers in managing their role as referral focal points, and ensure all internal and external referrals are managed according to NRC policies
• Under the guidance of the Project Manager, lead the Community Centres activities and ensure they follow NRC’s social cohesion and community-led programming
• Contribute to risk management framework for programming in Moldova Field Office, and support in implementing risk mitigation measures
• Ensure Protection from Violence project activities are fully documented for financial, reporting, accountability, learning, monitoring and evaluation, and communication purposes.
• Undertake regular field visits to spot check and monitor staff activities and project progress and performance.

1. Competencies 

Competencies are important in order for the employee and the organisation to deliver desired results. They are relevant for all staff and are divided into the following two categories:

1. Professional competencies 

These are skills, knowledge and experience that are important for effective performance.

Generic professional competencies for this position: 

• Experience from working in camp-based humanitarian project implementation position
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
• Fluency in English, both written and verbal

Context related skills, knowledge and experience:

• University degree in a relevant subject, ideal
• At least 3 years’ experience in a project implementation position in an NGO or UN agency
• At least 2 years’ experience in a team leadership or line management position;
• Excellent capacity to plan, prioritize and multitask;
• Excellent team-working skills;
• Flexible and adaptable, and have the ability to cope with stressful situations;
• Excellent computer literacy, including MS Office (Word and Excel);
• Preferable knowledge in either (or multiple) of the following fields of intervention: Camp Coordination Camp Management (CCCM), Urban Dispalcement Out of Camp (UDOC), Water, and Sanatiation and Hygiene (WASH), Shelter/infrastructure.

Kindly note that empty or incomplete applications as well as CVs received via email will not be considered official and will not be processed.