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Job Title: International Protection Officer
Function: Programme Implementation
Job Group: Programme
Duty Station: Various
Administrative Line Manager: Team Leader
Technical Line Manager: Team Leader
Line Management Responsibility: N/A
ABOUT US
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organisation. We work to reduce violence and protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath. NP implements programming through the deployment of civilian protection teams to the field. NP is continuing to scale up to meet the growing needs in the communities we serve. In South Sudan, NP has a mobile protection response team and 11 field teams providing emergency protection programme for communities affected by violent conflict. Programming is founded on unarmed civilian protection and is thematically focused on protection in displacement, child protection, gender-based violence protection and inter-communal violence reduction.
JOB PURPOSE
To implement civilian protection and violence-prevention programming for those affected by the crisis/violent conflict in South Sudan.
ABOUT YOU
Experienced International Protection Officer to implement community-based violence reduction and prevention programming in various locations in South Sudan, in the context of an on-going civil conflict and extremely high levels of displacement. You will be a person with a genuine commitment to working at the community level, to promote Human rights someone who is skilled at building trusting relationships in an extremely polarized political climate. You are not deterred by the complexity of conflict; you are able to analyse conflict dynamics; you are motivated and unendingly persistent in finding and implementing protection and prevention strategies. You will be responsible for working together with other international and national colleagues to directly implement the project and to participate in reporting and documentation. You are comfortable living and working in a remote, physically demanding environment, living full-time in a shared compound environment while enjoying a simple diet.
The successful candidate combines creativity, innovation and demonstrated knowledge of protection, conflict prevention and peacebuilding. S/he is experienced and skilled at converting protection, violence reduction and conflict analysis theory into practical, locally appropriate solutions that effectively increases safety and security of civilians affected by violent conflict. S/he has excellent interpersonal skills and flair for connecting and building trust with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. S/he is solutions focused, strategic and is driven by a keen interest and personal commitment to civilian protection.
KEY OBJECTIVES/RESPONSIBILITIES
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
Education, Knowledge and Experience
Skills
Independent Judgment/Analytical:
· Ability to set priorities, solve problems and analyse data
· Ability to manage information with discretion
· Demonstrable conflict analysis skills, identify entry points and design prevention and protection strategies
Interpersonal:
· Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and motivate and provide leadership to team and to work and live in a multi-cultural environment
· Solutions focused, creative problem solver
· Proven ability to build relationships with the full range of actors including government, chiefs, military, police and non state actors
· Genuine commitment and interest in living and working at the community level
· Flexibility and adaptability
English Language:
· Ability to interact confidently in English with colleagues and external contacts, to write documents and reports, and to present effectively relevant information
Information Technology:
· Good skills in Microsoft Office applications.
Other Specialized Requirements
HOW TO APPLY
SPECIAL NOTICE
Nonviolent Peaceforce is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff at all levels. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. However, all qualified applicants regardless of their gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, or age, will be considered for this opportunity.
Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, people in communities we serve, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice in the Humanitarian and Development sector.
NO FEE
PLEASE BEWARE OF FRAUDULENT JOB OFFERS. NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE DOES NOT CHARGE A FEE OR ASK FOR FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS AT ANY STAGE OF THE RECRUITMENT PROCESS (INCLUDING APPLICATION, INTERVIEW, MEETING, TRAVELING, PROCESSING TRAINING, ETC). NONVIOLENT PEACEFORCE WILL NOT REQUEST INFORMATION ON APPLICANTS’ BANK ACCOUNTS.