Protection Officer Uganda (Open to Ugandan Nationals Only) - 5 Positions Open

Locations: Kyaka, Rwamwanja, Nakivale, Kyangwali, and Oruchinga

Females are highly encouraged to Apply. 

The Protection officer will work with programme and support teams to develop protection mainstreaming tools and guidance to ensure protection is integrated within programme cycle management. The Officer will equally be responsible for ensuring effective general Management of Transit and Reception Center in area of jurisdiction and quality implementation of the overall Center Management and Synergy with other sectors like Protection, Community Services, MHPSS and SGBV which constitute part of the Overall NRC programming.

Generic responsibilities 

• Ensure compliance with NRC protection policies and procedures, handbooks and guidelines and/or propose new initiatives to bridge gaps and implement these
• Closely work with other colleagues to mainstream protection in all the NRC Core competencies.
• Line management of Community structures.
• Internalize protection related SOP’s and makes sure they are implemented accordingly
• Manage and implement delegated portfolio of Community based activities, within approved budgets and financial regulations.
• Ensure that projects target beneficiaries most in need of protection, explore and assess new and better ways to assist
• Provide regular progress reports to TL in tandem with IPPT data uploaded.
• Liaise and collaborate with relevant local authorities and other key stakeholders
• Ensure prudent utilization of, and accountability for resources allocated to the project.
• Ensure availability and Provision of Firewood for Hot Meal preparation. 
• Supervision of Hot meal preparation and Management. 
• Ensure provision of Safety and Security to our Persons of Concern. 
• Ensure promotion of Water, Sanitation and Hygiene. 
• Carryout Compound Maintenance and Management. 
• Ensure Provision of Clean Safe Drinking Water for New arrivals for Kitchen use.
• Take part in relocation and in distribution of core relief items to persons relocated to settlements. 
• Ensure General management of the Reception Center accordingly

Specific responsibilities 

• Support the implementation of NRC’s Protection Policy and global protection mainstreaming standards within Field Office through working with programme management

• Develop protection mainstreaming tools and guidance and continually update protection mainstreaming action plans to ensure integrated and safe programming. 

• Support the training, capacity building and mentoring of field staff and awareness raising of non-staff (Paralegals and other structures, local NGOs, contractors and incentive labour) on minimum protection standards 

• Identify gaps in terms of field-based protection support and line manage any additional field-based protection staff (in settlements and urban settings) to ensure support to programme management on specific programme initiatives and staff mentoring. 

• Work closely with ICLA and Education colleagues to ensure coordination, networking and Represent NRC at the field level in coordination meetings on ad-hoc basis.

• Produce regular context analysis updates on key protection trends and contribute to programme development discussions. 

• Contribute to pushing the Multi- CC idea.

Professional competencies for this position: 

• Experience of at least 4 years for working as Protection Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context 

• A university degree in Law, Social sciences, Psychology, International Relations, Development Economics; Peace and Conflict Studies; or another relevant field

• Experience from working with partnerships

• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

• Documented results related to the position's responsibilities

• Experience working in coordination and liaising with external actors 

• Experience developing and delivering protection training and good presentation skills in English

• Ability to multi-task and work with short deadlines

• Ability to work independently and proactively with limited daily support and supervision 

Context related skills, knowledge and experience 

• Knowledge of the South-west displacement context is an asset 

• Experience with Multi-sectoral related work is an asset

• Detailed oriented and strong organizational skills

• Knowledge of global protection standards and relevant bodies of international law 

Behavioral competencies 

These are personal qualities that influence how successful people are in their job. NRC’s Competency Framework states 12 behavioural competencies, and the following are essential for this position:

• Planning and delivering results

• Working with people

• Initiate action and change
• Analyzing

• Communicating with impact and respect

Please download Protection Officer JD 2025.docx the to learn more about the position
 

Professional competencies for this position: 

• Experience of at least 4 years for working as Protection Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context 

• A university degree in Law, Social sciences, Psychology, International Relations, Development Economics; Peace and Conflict Studies; or another relevant field

• Experience from working with partnerships

• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts

• Documented results related to the position's responsibilities

• Experience working in coordination and liaising with external actors 

• Experience developing and delivering protection training and good presentation skills in English

• Ability to multi-task and work with short deadlines

• Ability to work independently and proactively with limited daily support and supervision 

Context related skills, knowledge and experience 

• Knowledge of the South-west displacement context is an asset 

• Experience with Multi-sectoral related work is an asset

• Detailed oriented and strong organizational skills
• Knowledge of global protection standards and relevant bodies of international law

What we offer

• Duty station: South West Locations: Kyaka, Rwamwanja, Nakivale, Kyangwali, and Oruchinga
• Contract: national contract, 12 months (extension possible, dependent on funding)
• Travel: Frequent travel to the project sites
• Salary/benefits: Grade 5 on NRC’s national salary scale. 
• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.
• We think outside the box, encourage ideas, and give responsibility to all employees at all levels. You will have many opportunities to be heard and take the initiative.

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Important information about the application process

• Internal candidates only: To apply, log in with your official NRC email address or click on Opportunity Marketplace.
• Application is online only; Qualified Ugandan Nationals only.
• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered. Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.
• We receive many applications for each vacant position, as a result only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

Please Note:

1. NRC does not at any stage of the recruitment process request candidates to make payments of any kind. Further, NRC has not retained any agent to conduct recruitments on behalf of the organization.
2. NRC is committed to protecting staff and the people we serve within our programmes from exploitation and abuse and any kind of misconduct. NRC has specific policies, including our Code of Conduct, PSEA and Child Protection, which outlines the expected behavior and the responsibility of all staff, beneficiaries, Suppliers, consultants and other stakeholders and has Zero Tolerance towards any breach. Any candidate offered a job with NRC will be expected to sign NRC’s organizational Policies and Code of Conduct as part of their contract of employment and agree to conduct themselves in accordance with the provisions of these documents.
3. NRC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
4. NRC is committed to a diverse workforce through Diversity Equity and Inclusion; therefore, Qualified Female Candidates, Refugees and Persons with Disability are encouraged to apply.

Why NRC?

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian Organisation helping people forced to flee. Our 15,000 staff work in crises across 40 countries, providing life-saving and long-term assistance to millions of people every year.

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NRC’s programme in Uganda has a community-based approach and uses protection analysis to inform the response and target the most vulnerable refugees and host communities. The programme is multisector and anchored mainly on market-based interventions, with expertise in education, protection, livelihood and food security (LFS), water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) promotion, shelter and information, counselling and legal assistance (ICLA). NRC is present in all larger refugee hosting districts. Scaling up our activities with the hard-to-reach populations is our priority, resulting in an integrated urban programme, among other activities. 

We are looking for people who are passionate about helping refugees and people forced to flee. Are you one of those people? If you are, NRC offers you the opportunity to:

• Do demanding and professional work, often in challenging contexts.
• Join a work culture that empowers every employee to share ideas and take responsibility.
• Be part of a welcoming and supportive community committed to human dignity.

Learn more about NRC