Nonviolent Peaceforce is hiring a
Job Title: National Protection Officer
Dept/Field Office: Programmes
Duty Station: Different locations, Ninewa governorate, Iraq
Reports To: Team Leader (based on the duty station)
Staff Supervised: None
ABOUT US
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organization. We work to reduce and prevent violence and protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath through the implementation of unarmed civilian protection programming. NP implements programming through the deployment of civilian protection teams to the field and is continuing to scale up to meet the growing needs of the communities we serve. Programming is founded on Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) and is thematically focused on protection in displacement, child protection, gender-based violence protection and communal violence reduction, social cohesion, and civic engagement.
JOB PURPOSE
The role of the National Protection Officer (NPO) is to carry out the implementation of activities at the field level, supporting UCP and violence-prevention programming for those affected by conflict. All NP staff are expected to embody UCP guiding principles of nonviolence, non-partisanship, the primacy of local actors, and civilian-to-civilian action.
By applying for this position, you are expressing your interest in joining our talent pool, which allows us to proactively reach out to candidates whose skills and qualifications align with our future needs. If you have a passion for our mission and believe you can contribute to our organization's success, we encourage you to apply, as you may be considered for various positions in the future.
KEY OBJECTIVES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Information gathering and contextual analysis
Community engagement
UCP interventions
Reporting
Other
QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES:
Education, Knowledge, and Experience
Context / Specific Skills
Good interpersonal and cross-cultural communication and team-working skills;
Good analytical and communication skills, written and oral;
A positive problem-solving approach;
Enthusiasm to learn and apply new skills;
Ability to work under pressure and under difficult conditions;
Ability to manage information with discretion;
Knowledge of the context in Iraq;
Good skills in Microsoft Office applications;
Other Requirements:
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates meeting the above requirements must send a CV (max two pages) and cover letter in English.
The closing date for applications is 15 November 2023.
Interviews will be conducted on a rolling basis. Candidates may be identified before the closing date.
Only Nationals will be considered for the position.
This position is expected to start within next 4 months
SPECIAL NOTICE
Nonviolent Peaceforce is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against based on disability.
Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, communities we work with, and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities and government guidance and complies with best practices in the Humanitarian and Development sector.NP expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We prioritise ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.
The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organisation.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks. NP also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures.
NO FEE
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