Relief International is seeking candidates for our Protection Talent Pool for the upcoming proposal season.
About Relief International:
Relief International (RI) is an international non-profit organization that partners with communities impacted by conflict, climate change and disaster to save lives, build greater resilience and promote long-term health and wellbeing.
Our team of more than 7,000 staff and local volunteers work in 15 countries across Africa, Asia, and the Middle East, providing Health and Nutrition, WASH (Water, Sanitation, and Hygiene), Education and Livelihoods programming that creates the foundation for community resilience.
About the Opportunity:
Our aim is to build a Talent Pool of experienced candidates specializing in Protection and GBV programming within international humanitarian and development settings, to support the high-quality design and delivery of protection programming.
We are actively seeking to connect with professionals with demonstrated experience in designing protection programs adhering to global humanitarian and protection standards, such as IASC Minimum Standards for GBV in Emergencies Programming, Minimum Standards for Child Protection in Humanitarian Action, Guiding Principles on Unaccompanied and Separated Children, Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities in Humanitarian Action and Minimum Standards for Protection Mainstreaming.
Consultants will collaborate with RI’s Program Development and Regional and Country teams to provide technical support towards program design and to review draft and final proposals.
We are eager to hear from consultants that bring:
- Substantial experience in designing or implementing humanitarian protection programs in conflict-affected or emergency environments
- Proven experience and knowledge of Gender-Based Violence, Child Protection, Case Management, Family Tracing and Reunification, Identification and Protection of Victim of Trafficking, and General Protection
- Demonstrated understanding of protection approaches, standards, and programming in humanitarian contexts; experience in RI countries of operation preferred
- Prior experience designing protection interventions and protection mainstreaming approaches within a proposal or business development team
- Strong knowledge of ECHO, USAID/BHA, and/or DOS/PRM rules and regulations
- Demonstrated experience and proven success leading EU and USG-funded solicitations
- Strong communication skills and ability to work virtually with team members spread globally
- English fluency (written) required; demonstrated ability to turn complex, technical subject matter into clear and persuasive content Excellent organizational skills, resourcefulness, with strong attention to detail
- Experience with copyediting, content editing advising and support with knowledge of AP style, grammar, and usage rules
We are especially keen to hear from candidates with demonstrated experience with quality and context-driven program design in fragile contexts including in refugee and IDP settings, and those with familiarity with protection localization and community-based protection mechanisms in conflict and natural disaster contexts including in contexts where humanitarian access is significantly constrained.
How will it work?
If you are successful, we will invite you for an initial HR interview to discuss your interest and availability for current and future (anticipated) opportunities. We will then conduct a technical interview with programmatic and/or operational colleagues, as relevant, and complete a background check. Upon successful completion of your clear background check, you will then be added to our Protection Talent Pool database. We will then reach out to you about specific opportunities.
At Relief International, we are committed to building a representative, inclusive and authentic workplace. We strongly encourage applications from candidates from underrepresented backgrounds and those who bring lived experience of the contexts in which we work.
Research shows that individuals from minority groups are less likely to apply to jobs, unless they meet every single requirement. If you’re excited about this opportunity, but your experience doesn’t align with every criterion described, we encourage you to apply anyway – you could be exactly what we need!
These positions require standard pre-employment checks; all final offers are subject to donor funding and approval.
How to apply
How to join our Protection Talent Pool:
To apply for this post, click on the “Apply” button in the job advert page. You will be asked to upload a CV and cover letter.
The cover letter should be no more than one page and clearly articulate your interest in Relief International, as well as how your skills and experience make you a good fit for specific position(s). Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
As a humanitarian organization, Relief International is committed to the safeguarding of all those we come into contact with through our work. We are committed to the core humanitarian principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse. Relief International expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment and uphold the values and behaviors outlined in the Code of Conduct.
Recruitment to all roles in Relief International include a criminal records self-declaration, references, and other pre-employment checks, which may include police and qualifications checks.