Purpose of the Job: 

The Protection from Violence (PfV) Assistant is responsible for the direct implementation of assigned PfV activities at field level, in alignment with the PfV Country Strategy 2027–2030 and its strategic pillars. Reporting to the PfV Officer, the Assistant delivers protection services, community engagement activities and protection information collection in accordance with approved workplans, technical guidance and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). The position ensures meaningful and safe engagement with affected individuals and communities, accurate and timely documentation, appropriate referrals and the identification and reporting of protection risks and implementation challenges.

Due to contextual and cultural considerations, three PfV Assistants will be recruited in each district (Shah Wali Kot and Panjwayee), comprising one male and two female assistants. In each district, the male PfV Assistant will be coupled with one female PfV Assistant, while the second female PfV Assistant will be coupled with the male PfV Officer.

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Generic Responsibalities :

1. Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, guidelines and relevant protection standards.
2. Directly implement assigned PfV activities in accordance with approved workplans, technical guidance and SOPs.
3. Conduct community engagement, protection-related information sharing and individual support activities within assigned responsibilities.
4. Collect, accurately record and submit activity and protection-related data within established timelines.
5. Ensure safe and confidential handling, documentation and filing of protection information in accordance with NRC data protection requirements.
6. Identify and promptly report protection risks, emerging needs, implementation challenges and urgent concerns to the PfV Officer.
7. Support safe referrals and coordination with relevant NRC Core Competencies and service providers within delegated responsibilities.
8. Contribute to activity preparation, logistical arrangements and timely reporting of implementation progress.

Specific Responsibalities:

• Directly implement assigned PfV activities at field level in accordance with approved workplans, methodologies, technical standards and relevant SOPs.
• Conduct community outreach, participant mobilisation, field visits and other activities required for the delivery of PfV services.
• Support the preparation and organisation of activities, including materials, participant communication, scheduling and logistical arrangements.
• Complete and submit accurate activity documentation, attendance records, monitoring forms and other required records within established timelines.
• Enter and update assigned information in relevant PfV databases and tracking tools, ensuring completeness, accuracy and confidentiality, and promptly correct or report identified data gaps.
• Maintain regular communication with the PfV Officer regarding activity progress, operational challenges, protection concerns and required follow-up.
• Support communication with other NRC Core Competencies and local service providers to facilitate assigned activities and appropriate referrals.
• Directly facilitate Community Self-Protection (CSP) activities, including community mobilisation, participatory discussions and identification of protection risks, vulnerabilities, capacities and locally appropriate mitigation measures.
• Support community members in developing and implementing protection risk reduction action plans, including follow-up on agreed community-led actions.
• Facilitate community meetings, awareness-raising activities and capacity-building sessions on protection risks, rights, available services and self-protection measures using approved materials and methodologies.
• Support the implementation and monitoring of protection-focused Community-Led Projects (CLPs), including community engagement, activity organisation, documentation and follow-up.
• Engage with community representatives and existing community structures to promote meaningful, inclusive and safe participation, particularly among women, persons with disabilities and other groups facing barriers to participation.
• Identify protection concerns and broader community needs through CSP activities, facilitating appropriate referrals to relevant NRC Core Competencies or external service providers within established procedures.
• Support two-way communication with communities, provide accessible information on available services and feedback mechanisms, and document or refer community feedback and concerns as appropriate.
• Record community engagement activities, protection observations, agreed actions and follow-up results, ensuring accurate and timely documentation and reporting to the PfV Officer.
• Directly implement assigned Protection Case Management (PCM) activities in accordance with NRC's global guidance, Afghanistan PCM SOPs and relevant protection standards, applying client-centred, trauma-informed and rights-based approaches.
• Identify individuals facing protection risks, conduct initial screening and assessments, and support eligibility determination and prioritisation in accordance with established criteria and delegated responsibilities.
• Develop and implement individual case plans in consultation with clients, conduct regular follow-up and support case closure in accordance with established procedures, required timelines and supervisory requirements.
• Identify urgent and high-risk protection concerns, take appropriate immediate actions within delegated responsibilities and promptly escalate cases requiring supervisory guidance or decisions to the PfV Officer.
• Conduct individual follow-up visits, home visits and safe accompaniment to service providers where appropriate, based on assessed needs, informed consent and relevant safety procedures.
• Facilitate safe and confidential referrals to relevant internal and external service providers, including follow-up on referral outcomes where appropriate.
• Support the delivery and follow-up of approved individual protection assistance, including cash and in-kind assistance where applicable, in accordance with established procedures and authorisation requirements.
• Provide individuals and families with accurate information on their rights, available services and relevant assistance mechanisms, ensuring accessible and appropriate communication.
• Maintain accurate, complete and timely case documentation and database records, ensuring confidentiality, informed consent, data protection and compliance with information-sharing protocols.
• Participate in case discussions, supervision sessions and relevant capacity-building activities, seeking guidance on complex cases and implementing agreed recommendations.
• Directly conduct assigned protection monitoring, assessments, interviews and other information-gathering activities using approved methodologies, tools and data protection procedures.
• Collect and accurately document information on protection risks, incidents, emerging concerns, barriers to accessing rights and services, and response gaps identified through field activities and community engagement.
• Ensure timely and accurate entry, updating and submission of protection monitoring data and relevant records, correcting identified errors and reporting data quality issues to the PfV Officer.
• Identify and promptly report urgent or sensitive protection concerns, emerging trends and relevant field observations through established reporting and escalation procedures.
• Contribute field-level observations and community perspectives to protection analysis and programme improvement through regular reporting and discussions with the PfV Officer, ensuring confidentiality and safe information sharing.
• Participate in technical training, coaching and refresher sessions to strengthen knowledge and application of PfV methodologies, tools and SOPs.
• Apply technical guidance and feedback provided by the PfV Officer and Team Leader to improve the quality and consistency of assigned activities.
• Support community-level capacity-building and awareness activities using approved materials and methodologies.
• Maintain constructive relationships with community members, representatives and local service providers to facilitate safe implementation and appropriate referrals.
• Report implementation challenges, community concerns and protection issues requiring higher-level engagement or decisions to the PfV Officer.

Generic professional competencies:

• Due to contextual and cultural considerations, three PfV Assistants will be recruited in each district (Shah Wali Kot and Panjwayee), comprising one male and two female assistants. In each district, the male PfV Assistant will be paired with one female PfV Assistant, while the second female PfV Assistant will be Coupled with the male PfV Officer.

• Minimum two years of experience is required, while one-year must be relevant professional experience in humanitarian or community-based programming, preferably including protection activities, community engagement, case management or data collection.

• Experience working directly with affected communities, including individuals facing protection risks or barriers to accessing services.

• Basic understanding of humanitarian principles, protection principles, Do No Harm and safe and confidential handling of sensitive information.

• Familiarity with community mobilisation, participatory approaches, protection risk identification and safe referral practices.

• Ability to conduct community outreach, facilitate discussions, collect information and accurately document activities using approved tools.

• Good interpersonal, communication and listening skills, including the ability to engage respectfully and sensitively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.

• Basic computer literacy, including MS Office, KOBO or similar data collection and information management tools.

• Ability to work effectively as part of a team, follow technical guidance and implement assigned activities in challenging field environments.

• Holding a high school diploma is required, while bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field will be preferred.

• Knowledge of the local context, community structures and protection concerns affecting displacement-affected populations in Afghanistan.

• Proficiency in relevant local languages, including Dari and/or Pashto according to the duty station, with basic English skills desirable. 

• Demonstrated sensitivity to confidentiality, diversity, inclusion and the needs of individuals facing protection risks

Education:

• Holding a high school diploma is required, while bachelor’s degree in law, Business Administration, Economics, Finance, or a related field will be preferred.

Personal Qualities:

• Planning and delivering results
• Communicating with impact and respect
• Handling insecure environment
• Empowering and building trust

Language:

• Dari
• English
• Pashto

We offer:

• Monthly Salary based on NRC Afghanistan Salary Scale.
• NRC has medical coverage for staff plus 4 dependents. 
• Leave and Holidays accordingly Afghanistan Labour Law.
• Top up Credit card on monthly basis