ZAMBASUL Team Leader

Job Title:                                    Team Leader  – ZamBaSul

Position Classification:            Civilian Protection

Dept/Field Office:                    Program

Reports To:                                 Head of Programme

Staff Supervised:                       National Protection Officer (NPO)

Area of Responsibility (AoR):  Zamboanga, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-Tawi

Job Purpose

The team Leader (TL) is responsible for the implementation of NP’s programmatic and strategic objectives within the areas of Zamboanga peninsula, Basilan, Sulu and Tawi-tawi.  S/he ensures that all supervised staff work effectively to accomplish the different projects in full compliance with NPP's standard operating procedures, core values, and respective project mandates.The person shall be responsible for, inter alia: operationalizing the CPC mandate; establishing or strengthening community-based structures; identifying hot-spot areas and suitable partners within the AoR for monitoring and project interventions. S/he will work in close coordination with the Program Manager, managers / coordinators of the respective projects, and other staff based in the main office to ensure the optimal use of resources towards the team's objectives.  In particular, s/he ensures that all required documentation is regularly submitted or updated, including workplans, budgets, logframes, activity reports, conflict analysis, stakeholder and partner profiles, performance review documents.

Key tasks and responsibilities

Project implementation

• Take Lead in the implementation of all project and activities in the island provinces including Zamboanga Peninsula in accordance to the work plan and log frame as part of the contract between

• Technical and administrative oversight to staff in Sulu, Basilan and Tawi- Tawi.

• Ensure regular and effective communications between the Zamboanga, Sulu, Basilan  and Tawi-Tawi field teams  and NP Cotabato  Main Office  in order to enhance  monitor  and report;

• Establish and maintain an effective network of local partners and stakeholders able to assist  in the monitoring  and response  to HR violations, GCRVs and any other civilian  protection

• Submit weekly, monthly and quarterly reports and any other documents needed as well as alerts which are to be shared immediately.

• Develop and submit monthly plan and budget for area of operation including weekly plan for program and security coordination.

• Regularly visit Sulu, Tawi-Tawi and Basilan field offices and assist the National Protection Officers in implementation of NP's mandate;

Strategic Relations

1. Develop and maintain new partnerships with relevant stakeholders in consultation with the Head of Programs;
2. Engage and maintain linkages with armed actors involved in the peace and the MNLF, as well as with local government units and international groups working in the area;
3. Develop new relationship and sustain existing relationship with local organisations working within the AoR.

Safety and Security

1. In coordination with the line manager  and Safety and Security Focal,  ensure compliance  with safety and security protocols, policies and procedures in all field site;
2. Strictly monitor  the  security  situation  in his/her  area  of  operation  in coordination  with  field  staff  and Security Focal, including establishing and maintaining contacts with key security actors thus mitigating potential threats to staff and the organization.
3. Prepare regular security situation report for his area of operations and report to SSF and line manager.

Human Resource Management

1. Provide line management to national protection officers in the island provinces
2. Conduct and facilitate end of probation performance review for newly hired CPP field staff, and annual staff performance appraisal of all line-managed staff;
3. Submit documentation for all field office personnel actions (appraisals, disciplinary actions, personnel movements, etc.) to the line manager and Human Resource Manager.
4. Supports the professional development of the team members and conducts regular performance appraisal of the team members according to the schedule set by the Human Resources Section
5. Consults Programme Manager to strategize on responses to performance and disciplinary challenges, identifies staff welfare concerns such as burn-out and flags it to Staff Welfare to ensure intervention and mitigation
6. Ensure the Timely Submission of monthly Time Sheets to Human Resource Officer.

Administration/Procurement/Logistics

1. Coordinates the timely submission of logistics and procurement requests with the Program Manager and the Operations Department at MO.
2. Implements organisational goals, ensuring compliance by way of guiding field staff and inducting them into organizational systems and procedures, including appropriate hand-over notes to staff covering for the Team Leader is away on leave in order to ensure minimum disruption to programming
3. Ensures safety and security of staff and advises and consults with the Programme Manager and Safety and Security Focal Point on security matters, and takes appropriate action in line with the security policy
4. Submits and coordinates timely leave schedules of all staff in accordance with NP’s leave policy and with as little disruption to programming as possible

Duties Applicable to all staff

1. Actively work towards the achievement of the goals and mandate of Nonviolent Peaceforce.
2. Abide by and work in accordance with Nonviolent Peaceforce values and principles as provided in the Global Employee Handbook and existing policies.
3. Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.

QUALIFICATIONS AND COMPETENCIES

A. Education, Knowledge and Experience

• Preferable post-secondary education in refugee law, human rights, international human rights law, international humanitarian law, negotiation, mediation, human security or related field
• 3-5 years’ work experience in humanitarian/civilian protection, human security, women Peace and Security, gender-based violence (GBV). child protection and PCVE.
• Demonstrated management experience in working in complex security environment
• Demonstrated experience working with state authorities, negotiation and mediation
• Demonstrated ability to live, work and solve problems independently and effectively in remote, highly challenging locations
• Demonstrated ability to analyze conflict, security and political contexts

B. Skills

Independent judgement and analytical:

·         Ability to set priorities, solve problems and analyse data

·         Ability to manage information with discretion

·         Demonstrable conflict analysis skills, identify entry points and design prevention and protection strategies

Interpersonal and representational:

·         Ability to communicate effectively with individuals and motivate and provide leadership to team and to work in a multi-cultural environment

·         Solutions focused, creative problem solver

·         Proven ability to build relationships with the full range of stakeholders and actors including government, traditional leaders, security actors, police,  and non-state actors

·         Genuine commitment and interest in living and working at the community level

·         Flexibility and adaptability

Management:

·         Ability to structure and direct work plans of  staff, managing conflict and maximising human resources

·         Ability to address staff welfare issues maturely and discreetly

English language:

·         Ability to interact confidently in English  with colleagues and external contacts, to write documents and reports, and to present effectively relevant information

Information technology:

·         Good skills in Microsoft Office applications; IT hardware skills a definite asset

HOW TO APPLY

• Candidates meeting the above requirements are requested to submit your CV (max. 2 pages) and cover letter (max. 1 page). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
• The closing date for applications is Monday, 31 October 2022
• As part of the recruitment process, shortlisted candidates may be asked to complete a written assignment and if successful, participate in an interview process.

SPECIAL NOTICE

Nonviolent Peaceforce is committed to achieving 50/50 gender balance in its staff at all levels. Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. However, all qualified applicants regardless of their gender, race, disability, sexual orientation, or age, will be considered for this opportunity.

Nonviolent Peaceforce acknowledges the duty of care to safeguard and promote the welfare of employees, contractors, volunteers, interns, beneficiaries and other stakeholders and is committed to ensuring safeguarding practice reflects statutory responsibilities, government guidance and complies with best practice in the Humanitarian and Development sector.

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