Protection from Violence Officer Ukraine Chernihiv

1. Role and responsibilities

The purpose of the Protection from Violence Officer position is to deliver NRC Protection from
Violence (PfV) interventions in Chernihivska and Sumska oblast from Chernihiv field office and in case
of need to support PfV colleagues from other duty stations. The position will be managed by the PfV
Coordinator and with technical support from the country level PfV Specialist.
The PfV interventions include delivery of the following services: a) Individual Protection Assistance
with a client-centered approach b) protection referrals counseling and accompaniment c) protection
monitoring d) community self-protection initiatives to strengthen existing coping mechanisms which proved to
be efficient e) monitoring and coordination of the activities of PfV implementing partners in Chernihivska and
Sumsk oblast under the supervision and guidance of PC g) others if appear due to the program changes.
All the interventions are implemented in accordance with internal and global standards and with respect to
protection mainstreaming principles.

Generic responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with NRC policies guidelines and standards.
• Ensure compliance with global protection mainstreaming principles.
• Undertake technical responsibility for implementation of protection interventions within
  ongoing projects in Chernihivska and Sumska oblasts of Ukraine.
• Maintain accurate documentation and collect data with compliance with data protection and
  other information management principles.
• Contribute to tracking financial expenditures.
• Contribute to timely developing status and other reports as required by management.
• Assess promote and document ideas for technical improvement and further program
  development options.
• Ensure that interventions target beneficiaries most in need and explore and assess new and
  better ways to assist.
• Contribute to local advocacy efforts to tackle the barriers to access the services guaranteed by the state.
• Support with monitoring documentation and technical support for implementation of
  project activities done by implementing partners as required.

Specific responsibilities

• Provide Individual Protection Assistance (including in-kind support and cash
  assistance) as well as protection counselling and accompaniment to people at risk
  of or exposed to protection risks.
• Conduct safe referrals internally and to external specialized service providers working with
  the Protection Team Lead and the Protection Coordinator to ensure usage of accurate
  services mapping and referral pathways.
• Conduct protection monitoring activities in accordance with NRC internal and the Cluster
  guidelines.
• Contribute to identification of local CSOs for potential partnerships assessing their capacity
  and suggested response. Once CSOs are contracted technically support implementation of
  the agreed activities.
• Regular support overview and coordination with CSOs/NGOs which are NRC implementing
  partners delivering PfV activities; including regular meetings post-distribution monitoring
  field visits mentoring etc.
• Contribute to analyzing the operational context including existing national and international
  response and not covered gaps. Make suggestions on adjustments to the ongoing NRC
  protection program to respect needs-oriented approach.
• Provide psychological first aid to individuals in need of psychological support.
• Ensure regular collection analysis and internal dissemination of protection information with
  respect to existing data protection protocols and standards of confidentiality.
• Support field data collection to inform relevant internal and externally commissioned
  protection assessments risk analyses and needs assessments.
• Represent NRC at external meetings as delegated by the PfV Coordinator including
  bilateral meetings with partners and local authorities.

2. Competencies

Professional competencies

• Minimum 1 or 2 years of professional experience preferably including experience within the humanitarian sector
• Previous experience working with vulnerable populations
• Documented results related to the positions responsibilities
• Good reporting skills with working knowledge of Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook
• Working knowledge of English both written and verbal is mandatory

Behavioural competencies

• Self-motivation and initiative to work independently in the field office
• Planning and time management to stay organized and meet objectives efficiently
• Teamwork and collaboration to work effectively across sectors and hierarchies
• Personal learning and development to continuously improve knowledge and abilities
• Resilience and stress management to perform effectively and maintain mental clarity in volatile and insecure environment
• Conflict sensitivity and diplomacy to maintain neutrality while engaging diverse actors including authorities community leaders

Context/specific skills knowledge and experience:

• Previous experience working in protection or protection-related projects in the humanitarian or NGO sector or previous experience or training in social work.
• Knowledge of protection principles and global protection best practices.
• Awareness of national social support systems within Ukraine.
• Deep knowledge and understanding of the local context including socio-cultural political security and humanitarian situation.
• A commitment to provision of protection assistance according to global and local best practices.
• Flexibility and creativity in addressing protection risks and needs.

What do We Offer

This position is open to candidates who have the legal right to work in Ukraine. Please note that we are unable to provide work permits or visa sponsorships for this position.

We offer an opportunity to match your career to a compelling cause and achance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.

We are also looking for people who share our values:

• To be dedicated in what we do;
• To be innovative with our solutions;
• To act as one unified and inclusive team;
• To be accountable to the donors that make our work possible.