International Protection Officer (2 Positions Available)

**Job Title:** International Protection Officer x2

**Function:** Programme Implementation

**Job Group:** Programming

**Duty Station:** Various

**Administrative Line Manager:** Team Leader

**Technical Line Manager:** Team Leader

**Line Management Responsibility:** N/A

Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) is a dynamic, international non-governmental organization. We work with people affected by violent conflicts to enhance their security and dignity through Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP). We work to reduce violence, protect civilians in countries affected by violent conflict and its aftermath, and help transform the world’s response to conflict situations.

**OVERVIEW**

NP is in the process of scaling up its country program in Sudan to support the strengthening of safety and security of conflict-affected communities in North Darfur, South Kordofan and the Eastern Region. Working through Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP), NP centers local communities in preventing violence and promoting positive peace. The NP programming will focus on building capacities within local communities to engage in nonviolent self-protection methods such as protective accompaniment/presence, community-led safety and security initiatives such as conflict de-escalation techniques and early warning/response mechanisms. Secured funding spans several years and offers an exciting opportunity to be at the forefront of sustainable, civilian protection.

**ABOUT YOU**

Experienced International Protection Officer to implement community-based violence reduction and prevention programming in various locations in Sudan, in the context of an on-going civil conflict and extremely high levels of displacement. You will be a person with a genuine commitment to working at the community level, to promote Human rights and are skilled at building trusting relationships in an extremely polarized political climate. You are not deterred by the complexity of conflict; you are able to analyze conflict dynamics; you are motivated and unendingly persistent in finding and implementing protection and prevention strategies. You will be responsible for working together with other international and national colleagues to directly implement the project and to participate in reporting and documentation.

You are comfortable living and working in a remote, physically demanding environment, living full-time in a shared compound environment while enjoying a simple diet.

The successful candidate combines creativity, innovation and demonstrated knowledge of protection, conflict prevention and peacebuilding. S/he is experienced and skilled at converting protection, violence reduction and conflict analysis theory into practical, locally appropriate solutions that effectively increases safety and security of civilians affected by violent conflict. S/he has excellent interpersonal skills and flair for connecting and building trust with people from a wide variety of backgrounds. S/he is solutions focused, strategic and is driven by a keen interest and personal commitment to civilian protection.

**KEY OBJECTIVES/RESPONSIBILITIES:**

- Contributes to the formulation of new projects, as well as to the programme strategy for the respective area of intervention, and supports their realignment in light of field assessment findings.
- Ensures systematic information sharing and regular updates with the Head of Programme, TL and Head of Mission.
- Ensures timely and quality reporting on project activities in line with donor and NP guidelines, including findings related to impact on individuals and communities.
- Provides regular updates to the Head of Programme and Head of Mission on project progress, including achievements against targets, using the monitoring tools developed by NP and flags any unforeseen challenges.
- In coordination with the MEAL Department and TLs, ensures Monitoring and Evaluation plans for implemented projects are regularly updated and followed.
- Establishes and manages relations related to programme implementation with relevant stakeholders, local authorities, and HQ teams.
- Provide protective presence and accompaniment to vulnerable groups and persons with specific needs, with particular focus on improving child protection and combating gender-based violence.
- Assess security risks and implement mitigation strategies for both host and IDP communities.
- Continuously monitor conflict situation in order to track conflict trends and identify protection needs.
- Work and live within conflict affected communities to build trust, to establish deep contextual understanding and to effect nonpartisan position
- Design and implement protection interventions appropriate to context and need within parameters of mandate and projects
- Identify and flag communities or individuals in need of specialized support services, maintain updated referral pathway, ensure effective dissemination of information
- Establish and support community protection mechanisms, provide techni