PROTECTION ASSESSMENT

NRC seeks expressions of interest from people with the following skills/qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Social Sciences, Community Development, or other related fields and extensive experience in protection in humanitarian and emergency contexts.
• Extensive knowledge of South Sudan context and demonstrate a strong understanding of humanitarian protection.
• A strong understanding of gender and protection issues in South Sudan and the social, cultural and economic context of the country.
• Is familiar with local social and cultural norms .
• Demonstrated experience in conducting protection assessments with proven experience conducting assessments and research using various methodologies such as in-depth interviews, focus group discussions, etc.
• Previous experience undertaking similar assignments in remote and/or hard-to-reach areas
• Excellent report writing and quantitative and qualitative data collection and analytical skills.
• Fluency in English, knowledge or Nuer and Dinka will be an added advantage
• Experience in working with NGOs, CBOs, and displaced population and communities.
• Extensive experience in gender and protection analysis

• Excellent interpersonal and teamwork skills.

• Excellent analytical and report writing skills.

SCOPE

1. The assessment is expected to be undertaken between June 06 and August 11, 2022
2. The assessment will be conducted in 5 counties within 3 states namely: Central Equatoria State (Kajo Keji County); Jonglei state (Akobo and Bor counties); Unity State (Koch and Leer Counties)

LINE OF INQUIRY

The assessment will seek to answer the below questions:

• · What are the major protection risks/issues affecting women, men, boys and girls (WMBGs) including elderly persons with and without a disability? The focus will be on a) internally displaced WMBGs; b) returnee WMBGs; and c) WMBGs who are host population. Who is most affected? Why and how are they affected?
• · What potential and actual resources exist on the ground for and what strategies do WMBGs (displaced, returnees and host) with and without a disability use to identify, mitigate and respond to protection issues?
• · What services exist to respond to identified protection risks/issues? Who has and does not have access to existing services and what are the main access hindrances?
• · Do WMBGs with and without a disability equally participate in decision making? at a) household levels; b) community levels; c) project level.