The Norwegian Refugee Council is looking for a Regional Protection Adviser. The purpose of the position is to assume the overall responsibility for the development of the regional protection strategy and growth of the overall core competency programme in the region.
Generic Responsibilities
- Ensure compliance with and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures
- Provide strategic advice and technical support to the Country Offices in the region on relevant protection core competency and relevant integrated programming
- Advise on the development of country/regional core competence strategies, macro logframes and implementation plans
- Advise on and monitor country programme compliance with the Programme Policy and respective quality assurances
- Contribute to the development of policies, strategies, tools and new approaches, and support relevant innovation and piloting
- Ensure that best practices are identified, documented and disseminated both within the region and beyond
- Provide capacity development across Country Offices in the region and the Regional Office
- Identify and develop regional advocacy issues related to the core competence and relevant cross cutting issues
- Contribute to global programme development projects and manage regional programme development projects
Specific Responsibilities
- In line with the regional championing approach outlined in the Protection Sub-Objective Roadmap, responsible for development of program guidance, documentation and knowledge management for the “ Thought Leadership and Influence” pillar of the Protection Core Competency. In particular, and in close coordination with the Global Lead for Protection:
- Develop program guidance and operational tools
- Document and share best practices, resources and tools ensuring coherence, efficiency and effectiveness across operations
- Advise Country Offices on the contextualization of guidance, tools and expertise produced by other regional champions (such as case management, humanitarian mediation and civilian self-protection).
- Advise Country Offices in EAY on the integration of protection into rapid response programming, including through direct implementation where necessary
- Contribute to donor applications and fundraising initiatives for the region, and where relevant for global or cross-regional grants
- Be a focal point for specific donor updates and liaison related to the protection monitoring and analysis
Professional Competencies
- Minimum 8 years’ experience relevant professional experience as a manager within the humanitarian field, including experience of working in both direct implementation and advisory roles
- Experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
- Documented/proven results related to the position’s responsibilities
- Knowledge about own leadership skills/profile
- Fluency in English, both written and verbal. Fluency in Arabic, Spanish or French would also be an advantage
Context/Specific Skills, Knowledge/ Experience:
- Experience in Humanitarian Protection, including protection of civilians, protection case management and protection cluster coordination
- Extensive experience in protection monitoring and analysis
- Previous experience working in East Africa / Yemen preferred
For more information, Here is the detailed Job Description.
Additional Details:
Duty Station:Nairobi, Kenya.
Type of Contract: 24 Months renewable based on funding, performance, and the need for position
Salary: Based upon the NRC grading Scale
Travel: 40%
Language: Fluency in English.
All applications should be submitted in English!
This position is open to qualified candidates of all nationalities!
How to apply
All interested applicants are invited to apply here.
https://jobcenterkenya.com/regional-protection-adviser-east-africa-yemen/
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