2023-06-06

Protection Assistant – Dollow, Somalia

Dollow, Somalia
Posted on June 6, 2023

CTG

Protection Assistant – Dollow, Somalia

Job description

CTG overview	CTG staff and support humanitarian projects in fragile and conflict-affected countries around the world, providing a rapid and cost-effective service for development and humanitarian missions. With past performance in 17 countries – from the Middle East, Africa, Europe, and Asia, we have placed more than 20,000 staff all over the world since operations began in 2006. CTG recruits, deploys and manages the right people with the right skills to implement humanitarian and development projects, from cleaners to obstetricians, and mechanics to infection specialists, we’re skilled in emergency response to crises such as the Ebola outbreak in West Africa. Key to successful project delivery is the ability to mobilise at speed; CTG can source and deploy anyone, anywhere, in less than 2 weeks and have done so in 48 hours on a number of occasions. Through our efficient and agile HR, logistical and operational services, CTG saves multilateral organisations time and money. We handle all our clients’ HR related issues, so they are free to focus on their core services. Visit www.ctg.org to find out more
Overview of position	Established in 1951, our client is the leading inter governmental organization in the field of migration & works closely with governmental, intergovernmental & non governmental partners. They are dedicated to promoting humane & orderly migration for the benefit of all & it does so by providing services & advice to governments & migrants. The position is to support our clients Somalia non specialized sectors, integrating the centrality of protection in their program implementation through a protection & gender analysis, do no harm survivor centered approaches, psychological first aid as well as supporting inclusion of different ages, genders, people with disabilities & other socially marginalized groups. The Protection Assistant is required to support the centrality of protection in the Health, Shelter NFI, WASH, Durable Solutions, CCM, DTM, Community Stabilization, Migrant Protection Assistance (MPA), IBM, DDRR units in various locations of Somalia. The position is expected to support the delivery of protection, GBV prevention & response programming & build capacity of our client’s team & partners organizations on Protection, Disability Inclusion, GBV Risk Mitigation, GBV referrals, Psychological First Aid (PFA) & PSEA. Under the overall supervision of the Senior Program Coordinator of the Emergency & Post Crisis Division & the direct supervision of the Protection Coordinator, the Project Assistant will contribute to the implementation of the Centrality of Protection for IDPs, Returnees & Host Communities with a special focus on the Protection & GBV Mainstreaming.
Role objectives	The selected candidate will perform the following duties: Assist with the identification & prioritization of protection & GBV issues with the different sectors at the field level in order to support Protection / GBV Mainstreaming. Support the implementation of Protection & GBV project activities, coordinate with the other sectors to achieve the intended protection outcomes for integrated projects & compile regular reports. Liaise & build partnerships with block leaders, chiefs, representative groups (women, youth, persons with disabilities etc), community leaders & other relevant actors to encourage participation in, support for & a better understanding of the program activities. Support the implementation / strengthening of Protection & GBV Mainstreaming in all of our clients operations through safety audits, fast tracking of the vulnerable during our clients registration & distribution exercises. Support the implementation / strengthening of Protection & GBV service provision assessments & service mapping in operational areas. Implement GBV prevention / gender transformative approaches including campaigns, community awareness & conducting dialogue sessions with the community. Operationalize community based referral systems ensuring adherence to GBV guiding principles & stigma reduction approaches. Support regular monitoring & provide recommendations to address gaps in the quality of health, case management & psychosocial support, GBV referrals for GBV survivors. Support the development & capacity building of outreach workers on Protection, GBV & Disability Inclusion awareness & prevention materials & implementation of activities. Support ongoing mentoring for all our client staff & partners on psychosocial first aid & non specialist response to GBV disclosure. Perform such other duties as may be assigned.
Project reporting	This role works under the overall supervision of the Senior Program Coordinator of the Emergency & Post Crisis Division & the direct supervision of the Protection Coordinator.
Key competencies	Experience in protection response programming especially involving human rights & capacity including on protection. Experience working with GBV survivors & on GBV programs focusing on psychosocial support & survivor centred approach. Ability to deliver training, to coach & to manage case workers in GBV case management & psychosocial support & knowledge of & strengthening referral pathways. Knowledge & understanding of our clients institutional approach on PSEA & related strategies, policies, rules & regulations. Knowledge of the UN system & architecture. Knowledge of mainstreaming best practices & partnership models to ensure coordination of the same across a diversified range of actors & ability to work with & maintain strict confidentiality, when necessary. Fluency in English & Somali is required (oral & written), fluency in Arabic is desired. Respects & promotes individual & cultural differences. Encourages diversity & inclusion. Maintains high ethical standards & acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles / rules & standards of conduct. Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent & committed manner & exercises careful judgment in meeting day to day challenges. Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance. Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected & fairly treated. Develops & promotes effective collaboration within & across units to achieve shared goals & optimize results. Produces & delivers quality results in a service oriented & timely manner. Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge & innovate. Takes ownership for achieving the organization’s priorities & assumes responsibility for own actions & delegated work. Encourages & contributes to clear & open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring & motivational way.
Team management	This role has no team management responsibility.
Further information	Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply for this role.