VAC-11899 Field Associate (Protection)

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.

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Overview of position

Context:

Under the overall supervision of the Program officer
(Protection) and direct supervision of the Senior Project Associate (Protection)
and administrative supervision of the Head of Sub-Office and in close
coordination of Regional Coordinators, the incumbent will be responsible to:

Role objectives

Core Functions / Responsibilities:

·Assist with the organization of the
Protection Screeners and protection monitoring and case management workers (PMCWs)
on protection-specific programming at the field level under the guidance of the
Senior Protection Associate. 

·Act as a focal person in the province
for the unit and assist the Senior Project Associate (Protection) in
coordinating organizing the implementation of protection activities.

·Conduct protection monitoring,
protection case management and other programmatic activities in line with
internal standard operating procedures (SOPs).

·Provide holistic case management
services, with comprehensive needs assessments, provision of in-kind assistance
and referrals and improve systems for highly vulnerable and at-risk
populations, particularly returnees.

·Support the coordination organization
of family tracing and reunification of beneficiaries, together with relevant
partner agencies.

·Identify gaps in protection assistance,
processes, and services provision with innovative ideas to assist program
development, and channel them to the Senior Project Associate (Protection).

·Support coordination between the field
and Kabul team, in support of the needs of beneficiaries and smooth
implementation of protection activities.

·Represent Protection unit during
internal coordination at the field-level and per the advice of the Senior
Protection Associate for external coordination.

·Coordinate Organize monthly activity
schedule, including, compilation of finance, procurement, and programme-related
documents for the field location, such as, summary lists for cash for
protection, and distributions, in coordination with the supervisor and admin
focal points for the unit in Kabul in a timely manner.

·Draft reports, narratives and overviews
of the activities and context on a regular basis.

·Provide logistics support for meetings,
workshops, and training sessions.

·Respond to general information requests
and inquiries related to finance and administration within Protection unit; set
up and maintain files/records of staff leaves, supplies, etc.

·Perform other related duties as
assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

Bachelor’s
degree in Psychology, Social Work, Law, Political Science, International
Relations, or a related field from an accredited academic institution with Two
years of relevant professional experience

or

High
school diploma in the above fields of studies with Four years of relevant professional
experience.

Experience

• Experience
  in Case Management and Protection Monitoring.
• Sufficient
  Knowledge on child protection and Gender Based Violence (GBV).
• Experience
  in Reporting, in English.
• Knowledge
  of using data collection through KOBO 
• Basic
  information on the migration issues within Afghanistan and the reasons why
  people migrate. 
• Basic
  Knowledge of what IOM is doing in Afghanistan for migration and
  specifically for the undocumented Afghan returnees.

SKILLS

·In depth
knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by
the Organization.

·Knowledge of
making safe referrals and support to individuals at-risk on ongoing basis is
required.

·Knowledge in
Using of KOBO and Microsoft Excel is required.

·Knowledge of UN
and bilateral donor programming.

·Coordination
skills.

·Knowledge of financial rules and regulations.

Languages

• For all Applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and
  written).
• Working knowledge of Pashto or Dari is required.
• Fluency in all national language(s) are highly advantages.

Note: Qualified female
candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

Project reporting

Program officer (Protection) 

Key competencies

Required Competencies:

VALUES – All IOM staff
members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for
  diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences.
  Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency:
  Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with
  organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates
  ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and
  exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness
  to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for
  others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

CORE COMPETENCIES – Behavioural indicators

• Teamwork:
  Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to
  achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering
  results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and
  timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed
  outcomes.
• Managing and
  sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and
  innovate.
• Accountability:
  Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes
  responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication:
  Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains
  complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Team management

Yes

Further information

METHOD OF APPLICATION:

o   Interested candidates are required to apply through the below online Form. Also, please take note that IOM does not accept applications in hard copies.

o   Before filling up the online Form, the candidate must carefully read the advertisement. Please proceed to fill the online form only if you meet the minimum requirements stipulated in the advertisement.

o   Applicants are advised to fill in all mandatory fields otherwise they will not be able to submit the application and should fill their correct and active e-mail address in the online application as any correspondence will be made by IOM through e-mail only. 

o   Applicants are advised to submit only one application for a particular post. The indicated requirements, qualifications and experience are the minimum and the mere possession of the same does not entitle candidates to be called for written assessment or oral interview.

 Note: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by HR department to submit resume and Motivation Letter. Please ensure that the e-mail address and phone number that you will indicate in form is accurate.

If you agree with above, please proceed to the online application form by clicking the link.

Disclaimer:

· At no stage of the recruitment process will CTG ask candidates for a fee. This includes during the application stage, interview, assessment and training.

· CTG has a zero tolerance to Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (SEA) which is outlined in its Code of Conduct. Protection from SEA is everyone’s responsibility and all staff are required to adhere to CTG’s Code of Conduct at all times.