Senior Protection Officer, Kharkiv

Job Title:                                              Senior Protection Officer, Kharkiv - (Internal recruitment and Ukrainian Nationals Only)

Department:                                        Programming

Division:                                               Programme Implementation

Duty Station:                                       Kharkiv, Ukraine

Line Manager:                                     Team Leader

Line Management Responsibility:     N/A

Position Type:                                      Full-time

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organisation. We work with people affected by violent conflicts to enhance their security and dignity through Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP). We work to reduce violence, protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath, and help transform the world’s response to conflict situations.

Overview:

NP first established a presence in Ukraine in 2014/2015 working on peacebuilding and conflict mediation. NP has had a sustained presence in Ukraine since April 2022. NP occupies a unique space in the protection response in Ukraine; simultaneously providing direct protection to at-risk civilians and providing hands-on support to front-line volunteer collectives to directly contribute to the sustainability and safety of their actions.

Job Summary:

The role of the Senior Protection Officer (SPO) builds upon the existing responsibilities of the Protection Officer position. In addition to supporting the implementation of unarmed civilian protection and violence-prevention programming for those affected by conflict, the SPO supports with the management, supervision, guidance and coaching of the Field Team and representation to external partners. The SPO will assist the Team Leader (TL) in (i) guiding, managing and monitoring the implementation of the programme to ensure the achievement of quality results in a timely manner; (ii) expand partnerships and collaborations; (iii) provide support and coaching to colleagues and (iv) overseeing the operations (including finance, security, safety and logistics), and human resource concerns of the team.

Key Responsibilities:

Project implementation/Programming

• Assist, and when needed lead, with information gathering, verification, and context analysis.

• Provide support for the day-to-day implementation of project activities in accordance with the agreed work plans and log-frames.

• Proactively engage with all stakeholders (local community leaders, volunteer collectives/groups, government authorities, and partner organisations) to identify civilian protection concerns and priorities.

• Support and assist the TL in the engagement and relationship building with relevant stakeholders.

• Support and assist the TL in the crafting and development of work/activity plans and budget forecasting.

• Conduct and facilitate community meetings and dialogues in the project areas.

• Support and assist the TL and team with conducting and facilitating training and seminars for community and project partners, for example, Civilian Protection – Early Warning and Early Response (CP-EWER), International Humanitarian Law (IHL), Human Rights Law (HRL), Child Protection (CP), Gender Based Violence (GBV).

• Support in providing protective accompaniment to civilians exposed to vulnerabilities, particularly the elderly and people with special needs.

• Support and assist, monitor, verify and report incidents of violence and civilian displacement.

• Assist, and lead as needed with the production of programme, mission, and analysis reports through the use of NP’s online reporting tool – Salesforce. Document lessons learnt and success stories. Ensure analysis, reporting and writing quality of all documents.

• Regularly monitor provision and the availability of humanitarian services to civilians in need, conduct referrals, when necessary.

• Participate and in coordination with the TL facilitate team meetings, debriefs and strategy sessions, implementing recommendations arising from lessons learnt.

• Attend Cluster and/or Coordination meetings.

Administration & Operations

Security

• Support the TL in planning the field visits in accordance with the safety and security regulations, inclusive of compiling the Security Travel Plans (STP) and having the travel plan calendars updated timely.

Duties Applicable to All Staff

• Actively work towards the achievement of the goals and mandate of NP.

• Abide by and work in accordance with NP values and principles as provided in the Global Employee Handbook and existing policies.

• Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

Qualifications:

Education

Required

• University degree in a related field (Social Science, Development Studies, etc.).

• Interest in peacebuilding, conflict transformation, and civilian protection and human rights. Practical experience in these fields is highly desirable.

Preferred

• Qualifications or commensurate practical experience in peacebuilding, conflict transformation or nonviolent peacekeeping.

Work Experience

Required

• 1-2 years relevant work experience in civilian/humanitarian/child protection and human rights.

• Has worked with NPUA for 6 months or more.

• Has completed Performance Review against objectives to a minimum standard of performance of “Fully Effective”.

Preferred

• NGO/ humanitarian work.

• Post-conflict/conflict area experience.

• Experience in community organizing/mobilization.

Knowledge and Skills

Required

• Understanding on civil protection and human rights frameworks.

• Understanding of conflict dynamics in Ukraine.

• Understanding of the humanitarian and DO NO HARM principles.

• Knowledge and understanding in peace making, peacekeeping and peace building and social cohesion concepts.

• Report writing skills.

• Able to communicate in oral and written English and Ukrainian.

Application Process:

• Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit a CV (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max. 1 page), through our website detailing their experience and how they qualify for the role. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

• The closing date for applications is 31 October 2024.

• This position is open for Internal recruitment and Ukrainian Nationals Only

• Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

• Candidates may be selected before the closing date; apply early.

• As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a technical assignment before participating in an interview.

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 InterAgency 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

We never ask for payment as part of our selection process, and we always contact candidates via our corporate accounts and platforms. If you are approached for payment, this is likely to be fraudulent. Please check whether the role you are interested in is posted here on our website

Keywords

Protection OfficerCivilian ProtectionConflict MediationPeacebuildingHuman RightsPeacekeepingCommunity OrganizingNGOHumanitarian WorkConflict Area ExperienceReport WritingUkrainianEnglish