Job Description

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 position’s 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 a chance to meet and work with people who are the best in their fields.

We are also looking for people who share our values: