VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT
Protection Officer
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Place of assignment: Gorkha district
Reporting to: Protection Manager
Starting date: ASAP
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People in Need (PIN) is
an international non – governmental organization with headquarters in
Prague, the Czech Republic. In its 20 years of history, PIN was working
in over 40 countries in relief, development and human rights and
democracy support projects. People in Need is a member of the Alliance
2015 – European NGO Network. For more information visit www.peopleinneed.cz.
After the earthquake in Nepal in April 2015, PIN joined the emergency
response to support the most affected communities in Nepal.
Protection Officer coordinates
protection activities in displacement sites in the targeted areas. S/he
conducts needs assessment, coordinates safety trainings, facilitates
committee formation, communicates with site management, coordinates with
other stakeholders present on site.
Yourresponsibilities:
o Facilitate formation of safety committees in displacement sites
o Support the committee in developing SGBV referral mechanism, committees’ capacity building
o Monitor the committees’ mechanisms functionality and availability to the site residents
o Monitor the safety and security situation at sites
o Support committee in adequately addressing and mitigating the risks
o Monitor security projects implemented by the committees
o Compile field level reports
o Communicate regularly with Line Manager
o Coordinate with other committees and agencies working on sites
Your profile:
o Bachelors degree, or secondary education with at least 2 years of relevant work experience
o Work experience in rural and remote areas
o Experience working in SGBV prevention / response, child protection, or women empowerment
o Outstanding communication skills
o Empathy and stress resilience
o Fluency in written and spoken English
o Sound knowledge of MS Word and MS Excel
o Experience with data collection preferred
o Additional language proficiency (e.g. Gurung) preferred
We offer:
o Competitive salary according to PIN scale
o Work in an international team
o On the job training and mentoring
Interested candidates please deliver your CV and cover letter to hr.nepal@peopleinneed.cz by December 21st, 2015. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted immediately.
PIN promotes equal opportunities. Women, Dalit and janajati candidates are strongly encouraged to apply.
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