1. Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the assistant position is to assist in the daily implementation of assigned Protection activities as defined by Country Office’s strategic and policy frameworks. Assistants will work on protection monitoring, Individual Protection Assistance, and Referral mechanisms activities, and community-level Civilian Self-Protection activities, based in Chernihiv with daily travels to field locations.

In particular, the position holder will support, in conjunction with the relevant Protection Team Leader, the implementation and monitoring of protection activities, for protection monitoring and Civilian Self-Protection (CSP). NRC’s Civilian Self-Protection programme has been rolled out in several country contexts in order to support protection outcomes for civilian populations affected by armed conflict. The purpose of the CSP programme is to identify community groups and structures who can support community-level protection activities, with the aim of enhancing the protective environment in their community. The position holder for CSP will train groups on CSP modalities, identifying core needs of groups in order to achieve protection outcomes, and work closely with communities and civil society organizations to build their capacity to respond to protection risks. The position holder will also conduct protection monitoring and protection assessment activities, including conducting referrals, establishing service mappings and referral pathways, and the provision of Individual Protection Assistance (IPA).

All position holders may be required to conduct regular protection risk analyses and protection needs assessments, as instructed by the Team Leader. The position holder will spend most of his/her weekly time in the field locations directly implementing protection monitoring activities.

Generic responsibilities

1. Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines
2. Assist with the implementation of protection programming as per the work plan and stipulated responsibilities
3. Implement CSP activities, including training on protection modalities for the community group and helping groups to identify key priorities and needs
4. Assist with the implementation of protection monitoring, individual protection assistance, and referrals programming. Work with case workers and Team Leader to ensure all referral pathways and service mappings are updated and accurate.
5. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management
6. Ensure proper filing of documents
7. Promote and share ideas for improvement of protection activities
8. Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities, community representatives and other key stakeholders as necessary and under the direction of the Team Leader
9. Implement project activities in compliance with existing standards and agreed upon work plan; provide information to be used in reporting directly to Team Leader through established modalities.
10. Data collection (through use of Kobo Toolbox and other data collection methods) and narrative reporting
11. Assist with administration and logistic arrangements required for implementation and monitoring of activities

Specific responsibilities 

• Assist with community outreach and engagement with local authorities, community representatives and other relevant stakeholders based on project implementation priorities as communicated by management
• Assist with implementation and monitoring of protection activities
• Assist with data collection to inform relevant protection assessments, risk analysis, needs assessments

Critical interfaces

By interfaces, NRC means processes and projects that are interlinked with other departments/units or persons. Relevant interfaces for this position are:

• Project implementation: Protection Team Leaders, Officers, and Manager; M&E Officers/Coordinators, Access Officers/Coordinators, Security Officers/Coordinators
• Area operations: Area Programme Manager, Area Support Coordinators/Officers
• Staff capacity building:  Protection Specialist, HR and relevant CCs staff

1. Competencies

1. Professional competencies 

Generic professional competencies: 

• Previous experience working in the humanitarian sector desirable
• Understanding of the humanitarian principles and strong commitment in ensuring their observation in daily field activities
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook
• Some knowledge of English, both written and verbal, is an advantage

Context/ Specific skills, knowledge and experience: 

• Previous experience working in Protection or Protection-related projects is an advantage
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the local context, including socio-cultural, political, security and humanitarian situation

1. Behavioral competencies

• Planning and delivering results
• Empowering and building trust
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Handling insecure environment
• Working with people

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

We Offer:

-Type of contract: till 31.12.2023, contingent upon availability
-Salary/benefits: According to NRC salary scale, terms and conditions.
-This position is for Ukrainian nationals only.
-Please note that we will contact only shortlisted candidates.
-NRC retains the discretion to cancel the recruitment.
-NRC might review applications before advert deadline, therefore interested candidates are encouraged to apply early.