Protection Advisor

PROFILE OF THE MISSION

PREMIERE URGENCE (PUI) is an international apolitical, non-religious and non for profit organization intervening in 20 countries around the world to help people to survive and rebuild their lives. Première Urgence and Aide Médicale Internationale merged in 2011 to offer a better range of lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to communities affected or forced to flee from war or disaster.

As of May 2017, Jordan is the country hosting the third largest number of Syrian refugees with more than 655,675 registered with UNHCR. In Jordan, the first response to the needs of the refugees was carried out by the host communities alongside Jordan civil society and charity organizations. However, the constant influx of people put significant strains on the already weak economic situation of the Jordanian population in the areas of refuge, with around 85% of the refugees living outside of camps.

Refugees struggle to meet their basic needs, relying on dwindling savings, growing loans, humanitarian assistance and resorting to negative coping mechanisms. 2/3 of the Syrian refugees live below the poverty line, with rent being their major expenditure.

Addressing fundamental needs of the most vulnerable refugees and restoring dignity is a priority to be achieved through improved access to health for most vulnerable groups, psycho-social support for the most affected population, proposing alternative education for children out of school, improve living conditions for households in substandard shelters and supporting access to legal documentation (and thus to services).
With the conflict in Syria being nowhere near a political solution, refugees and host communities will continue to co-exist and while tensions are raising in the communities, it is paramount to empower the communities to bounce back ensuring i) social cohesion, ii) development of sustainable economic opportunities and iii) support to public services.


Specific objectives and fields of responsibility

-         Provide technical analysis of the project and identify potential improvements/upgrade
-         Provide technical support to the Protection Monitoring team and develop further their capacities
-         Providing strategic guidance to Jordan mission re protection programming and support proposal development
-        Representing PUI in specific instances with the relevant people from the existing team

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCES

Applicant must be eligible to work in Jordan!

-Educational background: Master in humanitarian project management/ business school/political sciences/social sciences/ law or other related field.
Training in Quality process management such as URD (compas dynamique) or SPHERE would be appreciated.

-Professional Background: At least 5 years’ experience in protection program management/Coordination or a similar position in an INGO Strong understanding of global protection principles and standards and relevant bodies of international law. Experience in PSS, SGBV, Human rights would be desired.

Knowledge & Aptitudes:

-         Excellent command in writing and speaking English
-         Good and proven capacity to deliver trainings on protection
-        Good and proven public representation skills
-         Strong and proven capacity in diplomatically working among an integrated multi-cultural project team
An individual with strong communication skills, who can build trust and confidently navigate both internally and externally at different levels

Terms of contract

Jordan-based contract:

Attractive Package commensurate with experience
Expected Date Of Arrival: ASAP
Length of the contract: 6 months with possibility of renewal depending on funding

PUI provides a work environment that reflects the values of integrity, diversity and gender equality. Therefore, we strongly encourage applications from women and underrepresented cultural or social groups.
 
If you believe you are the candidate we are looking for, please submit a cover letter and and motivation letter. Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Send your application to:
 

[email protected]

 
The email subject line should include the following position name: Protection Coordinator-Jordan
The closing date is: July 31, 2017. Only applicants who match the profile will be contacted.

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