What we are looking for

NRC Iraq is looking for a Protection Specialist to join the mission. The role holder will be responsible for technical development of the Protection from Violence (PfV) Core Competency (CC), strategic direction and quality assurance, the CC strategy and quality control for Iraq. Additionally, they will also be responsible for mentoring, training, and capacity building staff on Protection from Violence technical capacities.

What You Will Do

Generic Responsibilities

• Develop the Protection from Violence Core Competency (CC) strategy, technical guidance and macro-log frames that are aligned with regional and global strategies and priorities.
• Comply with and adhere to NRC policies, guidance, and procedures.
• Contribute to fundraising, develop, and revise funding proposals, budgets, and donor reports.
• Identify trends technical standards and donor priorities.
• Follow up on compliance with contractual commitments within Protection from Violence CC, ensure high technical quality and synergies in project implementation.
• Provide technical direction and project implementation support.
• Ensure that key learnings are extracted from Protection from Violence implementation and incorporate them in Protection from Violence and staff development processes.
• Provide systematic training and build capacity of technical staff, in approaches to the prevention of and response to violence.
• Represent NRC in relevant working groups, including with national authorities and donors.
• Promote the rights of Internally Displaced Persons (IDPs)/host communities in line with the advocacy strategy.

Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position.

What You Will Bring

• Minimum 4 years of experience from a senior level project implementation position in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Protection from Violence expertise.
• Knowledge and skills in market analysis, cash-based interventions, and market-based programmes.
• Fluency in English is required.
• Master’s degree in related field such as international law, international development, or social sciences (desirable). Candidates with bachelor’s degree in the preferred fields will be considered if relevant work experience considerably exceeds the minimum requirement of 4 years
• Strong knowledge of global protection standards and humanitarian principles
• Experience in creating and implementing referral pathways. 
• Solid understanding and experience in protracted displacement contexts.
• Knowledge of the context in Iraq.
• Arabic fluency an advantage.
• Experience with Start-up is an advantage.
• Experience in the design and delivery of team capacity strengthening, including remote coaching, mentoring, and training.
• Experience managing a complex protection programme including implementation, programme development, fundraising, and budget development.
• Excellent understanding of key technical standards (IASC, Protection case management global toolkit, IHL, gender and humanitarian principles, donor markers on gender and disability etc.) and a demonstrated ability to integrate them into programming.

What We Offer

• Erbil, Iraq duty station.
• Travel: Approximately 40% within areas of operation within Iraq and the region.
• Contract Duration: 12 months renewable based on funding, performance and need for the position.
• Senior Grade 9 in NRC’s Salary Scale. NRC offers a competitive compensation and benefits package.
• Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply and join our work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.

Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC

Important information about the application process

• Ensure to attach your latest CV.
• Submit your application and CV in English.
• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.
• Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. Unfortunately, we do not have the resources to give detailed feedback to applicants who have not been shortlisted.
• For any queries, please email us at [email protected] with “Protection Specialist Iraq”

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organization helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

Learn more about NRC’s operations in Iraq here.

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