Vacancy for Protection Assistant

I. RESPONSIBILITIES OF PROTECTION ASSISTANT:

1. Field Visits and Assessments

Works closely with the protection officer to conduct risk and protection assessment as well as to assess the impact of protection and proper use of complaint channels in Nabaa’s centers.

2. Advocacy and Awareness:

Participates in advocacy efforts and awareness-raising campaigns related to protection.

3. Awareness and Trainings:

Raises the awareness of employees, volunteers and community through providing capacity building trainings and induction about protection and Nabaa’s policies such as PSEA, Safeguarding, complaint mechanism and anti-harassment.

4. Programs and Emergency Response:

Develops and implements protection measures during emergency situations.

Ensures that protection cross-cuts all programs implemented in the field through developing plans and training the staff.  

5. Development of Plans and Review of Policies:

Works closely with the protection officer to develop protection plans for Nabaa’s centers and review protection policies and ensure all Nabaa contract are compliant with Nabaa protection measures on regular basis.

6. Research and Assessment:

Develops data related to protection situation in all Nabaa operating areas.

Documentes protection violations in all Nabaa operating areas.

7. Organizational Commitment:

Demonstrates commitment to Nabaa’s code of conduct and protection policies, such as PSEA, anti-harassment, and safeguarding.

III Minimum Qualifications of Protection Assistant:

1. EDUCATION/ TRAININGS/ CERTIFICATIONS:

Bachelor or Master’s degree in a related field. (Degree in Law is a plus)

2. EXPERIENCE:

A minimum of one year of experience in protection field.

3. COMPETENCIES / PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES (as needed for performing selected tasks)

Attentive to details and problem-solving

Strong organizational and planning skills

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Data gathering and research skills.

4. TECHNICAL SKILLS (as needed for performing selected tasks)

Understanding of child rights and child protection 

Computer literacy in outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Internet

Effective report writing

III. Remarks:

Developmental Action without Borders, Naba’a, does not employ individuals who are married to children (persons under 18). Naba’a enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority, and discrimination. All prospective candidates must undergo thorough reference and background checks which will mainly verify employment history, professional performance, and adherence to the aforementioned policies. Furthermore, the selected candidates must provide a satisfactory Vulnerable Sector Screening or an equivalent criminal record check as a condition of employment.

Nabaa encourages job applications from applicants with disabilities that do not prevent them from performing their tasks efficiently and competently.