Norwegian Church Aid
Norwegian Church Aid is one of the largest aid organisations in the Nordic region. We are there in disasters and emergencies to provide water and critical assistance to those affected. Together with our international network and partner organisations in the ACT Alliance we are able to reach millions of people each year and help make a positive difference around the world. We are determined to work towards eradicating injustice and we therefore work passionately with advocacy, long-term development in local communities and providing emergency assistance. As we see more and more people impacted by disasters, we now have an even stronger focus on providing more people with emergency relief and access to clean water. We believe that people in need must be helped and we will not stop fighting for a just world.
Norwegian Church Aid (NCA) is seeking a dedicated protection coordinator specialized in Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Mental health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS) to join our program in Ukraine. The person hired will lead the development and implementation of NCA’s programme to prevent and respond to gender-based violence and support emotional well-being of conflict affected people, particularly women and girls affected by GBV. MHPSS are essential components of a comprehensive package of care to promote psychosocial wellbeing and prevent mental disorders among GBV survivors. The coordinator will also support the overall country program portfolio to ensure protection risk analyses and mainstreaming is at the center of project design and decision making.
NCA has been working through partners in Ukraine since the start of the Russian invasion in February 2022. NCA’s program portfolio in Ukraine focuses on multipurpose cash assistance (MPCA), water sanitation and hygiene (WASH), and prevention of and response to GBV. The GBV program features integration of mental health and psychosocial support and adolescent sexual and reproductive health (ASRH). The main geographic focus is inside of Ukraine, in the central, southern and eastern regions of the country. The position will be seconded to an NCA international partner, DanChurchAid (DCA). NCA will currently implement a joint intervention with DCA for an integrated MHPSS and GBV programme, which is an add-on to DCA’s ongoing intervention in the country, including cash assistance, legal aid to IDPs, flexible small grants to local groups and community-led response, as well as Humanitarian Mine Action (HMA). As DCA does not have the GBV/MHPSS/Protection capacity, NCA will provide the technical expertise to develop and ensure quality programming.
The contract is for eleven months with the possibility of extension and is based at NCA’s partner office in Ukraine. This is a non-family duty station and NCA will provide you with accommodation and a living allowance, as well as comprehensive insurance and an R&R (Rest and Recuperation) plan.
Start date: As soon as possible.
This position requires European, US or Canadian citizenship or other that allow swift visa acceptance to Ukraine.
Duties and responsibilities:
The Protection Coordinator will have overall responsibility for the programme focusing on Gender Based Violence (GBV) and Mental Health and Psychosocial Support (MHPSS), including:
- Sector strategy development,
- Designing and starting up standalone GBV and MHPSS programming where appropriate
- Recruit and build the capacity of national staff from partners, and other relevant stakeholders on GBV and MHPSS, including the development and delivery of a capacity building plan for staff and partners on GBV and MHPSS
- Effective day to day management of protection team members, supporting them to set objectives and workplans while providing appropriate and timely feedback regarding performance
- Ensure GBV and MHPSS interventions are implemented in a timely manner, are evidence-based, and underpinned by sound MEAL and quality assurance procedures, developing clear SOPs and training/backstopping staff/partners accordingly
- Providing hands-on technical supervision and leadership and ensuring quality implementation and monitoring while upholding sector best practice and NCA/DCAs codes of conduct
- Supporting the overall country program portfolio to ensure protection risk analysis and mainstreaming is at the center of project design and decision making
- Establish and maintain regular and collaborative relations with relevant stakeholders (partners, donors, NCA focal points at NCA Head Office, other organizations, local authorities, institutions, community groups, etc.) to ensure coordination, avoid duplication, and strengthen the referral network
- Proactively participate and represent DCA/NCA in relevant working groups and sectoral coordination meetings leading and contributing to protection assessments in collaboration with other DCA teams as well as inter-agency initiatives
Qualifications:
- Master’s degree from an accredited academic institution in relevant field (International Law, International Relations, Political Science, Social Work, Humanitarian Assistance, Sociology, Psychology or any other related field)
- Minimum 5 years relevant sector experience, including at least 3 years in a managerial role
- Professional proficiency in English required, Ukrainian, or Russian is a significant asset
- Strong experience and understanding of protection risk analyses, GBV programming, community-based protection approaches, and MHPSS
- Proven experience in protection project development and management, including familiarity with sector standards and humanitarian architecture
- Strong written and oral communication skills that demonstrate empathy, discretion, and integrity
- Proven ability and willingness to work and live in diverse, challenging and potentially unstable environments/emergency settings
Personal Qualities:
- Demonstrate flexibility, reflection, and the ability to maintain positive relationships and composure in stressful situations
- Exceptional cooperative skills, seeing strengths as well as opportunities in colleagues and partners
- Ability to listen and build trust while at the same time establish a clear direction and motivate others
- Excellent at communicating and engaging partners and staff
We offer:
- Exciting and highly meaningful job with one of Norway’s largest humanitarian organisations, with opportunity to develop new approaches in an international, multicultural environment
- Opportunity to acquire professional and personal development
- We can offer competitive terms and conditions
- Opportunity to work in an international environment with one of the largest ongoing emergency responses
- Most of all, you will make a real difference in lives of people in crisis
How to apply
In your application, please include the following:
- Experience in:
– setting up GBViE programmes
– managing GBViE programmes
- Experience in using therapeutic interventions, PM+, CETA, mhGAP (reference to these 3 must be mentioned)
- Experience in facilitating participatory training of non-professionals in using therapeutic interventions
- If possible, attach certificate from security training (HEAT) not older than four years
We encourage all qualified persons to apply for a job with us, regardless of gender, age, disability, or cultural background. Through our recruitment portal, you can register and submit your CV, write an application / cover letter and attach relevant certificates. Only applicants using this electronic portal will be considered for the position.
Applications will be assessed on an ongoing basis.
Before you apply:
We kindly ask you to carefully read the ACT Code of Conduct for the prevention of misconduct, including corruption, fraud, exploitation and abuse, including sexual; and to ensure child safeguarding and the Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse and Child Safeguarding policy before you submit your application. If you are the selected candidate for this position you will be asked to complete and sign our Code of Conduct and Protection from Sexual Harassment, Exploitation and Abuse, and Child Safeguarding Policy.
In accordance with core humanitarian principles, NCA implements a range of safeguards to prevent or reduce the possibility of humanitarian aid falling into the wrong hands. This includes those individuals and groups who are subject to sanctions by the United Nations Security Council. As part of this process, NCA will screen the details of the successful candidates for this post against the sanctions lists maintained by the UN and by some of NCAs governmental donors.
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