Country: Switzerland
Closing date: 09 Feb 2016
Background/IRC Summary: The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world's worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home.
Job Overview/Summary:
The IRC is a member of the Global Protection Cluster (GPC) and the co-chair (with OCHA) of its Protection Mainstreaming Task Team[1]. This position is primarily to support the latter. The Protection Coordinator will be responsible for ensuring the day-to-day coordination of the Task Team, liaising with members, and developing/ensuring the timely completion of the Task Team work plan. In addition to Task Team coordination, the Coordinator will support the IRC's broader Protection Policy & Advocacy efforts in Geneva, notably with regards to the development of a Global IASC Protection Policy.
The Coordinator will have a strong technical understanding of Protection and be able to take on and implement activities prioritized by the GPC Strategic Advisory Group. (S)he will be an advocate for Protection & Protection Mainstreaming and will represent the IRC in external fora. (S)he will maintain communication with IRC field offices on specific Protection issues and use this knowledge to inform broader Protection Policy & Advocacy efforts in Geneva.
The Protection Mainstreaming Coordinator will be based in Geneva, but will be expected to regularly travel to field sites (e.g. Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of Congo, Mali, Pakistan, South Sudan). (S)he will report to the Geneva-based Protection Technical Advisor.
Major Responsibilities:
- Coordination of the GPC Protection Mainstreaming Task Team (Development of strategy/work plan, organization of meetings, liaison with all stakeholders, follow-up of members and task team activities, administrative tasks including taking minutes, sharing for comments, disseminating and filing final minutes);
- Maintain regular communication with Task Team members and Global-Level Cluster leads, including Areas of Responsibility;
- Support for Protection Policy & Advocacy efforts in Geneva (e.g. representation in meetings, review and development of policy papers);
- Support to IRC field operations on Protection & Protection Mainstreaming (e.g. Training, Proposal review);
- Ensure timely compliance of grant requirements (budget, reports);
- Perform other duties as requested by the supervisor.
Job Requirements:
- Masters degree in Law, International Law, Human Rights, International Affairs, or related field
- Minimum of three years of professional experience in protection and/or coordination work at the field level. Desirable: Three years of overseas professional experience in program implementation including monitoring and evaluation
- Must be fluent in English (written & spoken). French is an asset
- Previous working experience with UNHCR or OCHA is an asset
- Knowledge of the cluster system essential - experience an important asset
- Strong understanding of protection principles and likely protection concerns
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities without daily supervision
- Strong interpersonal, intercultural and communication skills
- Demonstrated analytical skills and report writing experience required
- Willingness to travel 20-30%
Other Information:
- Priority will be given to applicants already be in possession of a valid work permit for employment in Switzerland or that can demonstrate that procurement is under way (e.g. spouses of Swiss citizens).
- This position is non-accompanied
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter and CV before December 11 to rescue.org/careers. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis as they are received. Interviews will take place the week of December 14th.
The IRC and IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
IRC et les employés de IRC doivent adhérer aux valeurs et principes contenus dans le IRC WAY (normes de conduite professionnelle). Ce sont l'Intégrité, le Service, et la Responsabilité. En conformité avec ces valeurs, IRC opère et fait respecter les politiques sur la protection des bénéficiaires contre l'exploitation et les abus, la protection de l'enfant, le harcèlement sur les lieux de travail, l'intégrité financière, et les représailles.
[1] http://www.globalprotectioncluster.org/en/areas-of-responsibility/protection-mainstreaming.html
How to apply:
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