Protection Emergency field coordinator- Roster

About IsraAID:

IsraAID is an international non-governmental humanitarian aid organization based in Israel. Since we were founded in 2001, our teams have worked in emergency and long-term development settings in more than 50 countries around the world. IsraAID responds to emergencies and helps people affected by crises rebuild their lives, their communities, and their futures, together. From hurricanes to refugee crises to global pandemics, we mobilize quickly and collaborate with communities at the deepest level, accompanying the process of becoming self-reliant in the ability to prepare and respond to emergencies and crises and return to adaptive functioning.

 DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The Protection in Emergency Field Coordinator is the lead protection technical position in the field, taking both technical responsibilities, as well as managerial and programmatic aspects of the program. The protection in emergency field coordinator will lead assessments, facilitate training sessions, and supervise the technical aspects of Protection programs in the country of deployment. In addition, the Protection in Emergency Field Coordinator will manage and lead content development and provide capacity-building activities and programs, in line with the organization’s established policies, principles, and operating practices.

The Protection in Emergency Field Coordinator works under the direct supervision of the Head of Mission and is supervised technically by IsraAID HQ Protection in Emergencies Technical Advisor.

Important Notice

This is a vacancy announcement to join IsraAID’s Emergency Roster for the profile of Protection in Emergency Field Coordinator.

This is not a full-time position. Once you join IsraAID’s Emergency Roster you will be able to receive notifications for deployment opportunities to which you can express your interest and availability to deploy. 

Your membership in IsraAID’s Emergency Roster has a limited duration of 24 months (2 years) which is automatically extended for the same duration, in case you apply for at least one deployment within the 24 months.

The mission length depends on the needs and differs between missions. The approximate time is between 2-3 months, with the possibility of extension to 6 months according to mission needs. The specific duration of the mission will be mentioned in the notification that will be sent to the roster. 

By joining the roster, you will receive a prioritized opportunity to join IsraAID’s emergency missions globally. We will notify you regarding a position 1-3 weeks in advance. 

For more queries and/or questions about the Emergency Roster, contact: tamiel@israaid.org

Detailed responsibilities:

1. Develop and use appropriate MEAL tools.

• Conduct Rapid protection needs assessment and stakeholder analysis.
• Ensure effective monitoring and evaluation processes and procedures are followed for each program.
• Develop MEAL strategy, methodologies, and relevant tools to measure the impact of the program.
• Identify Lessons Learned for the program and successfully communicate them in a variety of mediums.
• Ensure a proper risk assessment and mitigation strategy is developed for each program, project, and activity and is constantly monitored.

1. Coordination with different stakeholders and organizations

• Maintain a consistent line of communication with stakeholders and partners. 
• Identify local partners and support the development of MOUs. 
• Participate in coordination/cluster meetings with global and national partners and organizations. 
• Work with project stakeholders and beneficiaries to coordinate, plan and implement Protection programs.

1. Protection program management and implementation:

• Design the protection in the emergency intervention using a log frame.
• Work with identified partners to implement Protection programs according to assessment conclusions and in line with organizational requirements.
• Adhere to the implementation timeline for program activities.
• Coordinate with HOM/PM in mitigating challenges that arise during the training and supervision of protection activities.
• Write and submit reports/updates regarding programs and activities according to organizational requirements.
• Design and implement an exit strategy and handover documentation according to program requirements.

1. Training and Capacity building- 

• Training and providing technical supervision to local staff and partners in Protection and PSS (psycho-social support) principles.
• Development of content and materials in accordance with Protection program needs

1. HR Management

• Support the recruitment of Protection Field team staff.
• Maintain regular communication with HoM and PM for cohesive and strategic implementation.

ESSENTIAL SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND COMPETENCIES

Requirements

Education

• University Degree in Social Sciences, Social work, Expressive therapy or Psychology.

Experience

• At least 3 years of proven experience working in humanitarian/development settings in Protection and/or psycho-social support programming.
• Experience in the design and implementation of Protection and/or PSS programs.
• Proven training and/or group facilitation experience.
• Strong training & facilitation skills.
• Experience in project management.
• Previous experience in CP (Child Protection) - Advantage. 

Functional Competencies

• Displays cultural, geographical, gender, religion, nationality, and age sensitivity and adaptability.
• Demonstrates strong oral and written communication skills.
• Adapts the level of language and/or complexity of content to the audience.
• Understands and masters quickly the context and the environment of work.
• Effectively manages own work related to multiple tasks or activities and is independently able to prioritize amongst tasks.
• Ensures respectful, professional, and helpful relations with donors and project staff.
• Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.
• Adapts well to a changing environment and demonstrates flexibility.
• Capacity, willingness, and skills in teamwork.

IT Skills

• Experience in working with Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.,).

LANGUAGES

Required: Professionally fluent or native speaker of English (both oral and written)

Any other languages - Advantage

Spanish- strong advantage

*References will be required upon need.

ETHICAL STANDARDS

IsraAID has zero tolerance towards any acts of misconduct and Sexual Exploitation and Abuse. The recruitment process will include all candidates’ declarations and reference checks focused on misconduct and SEA.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES

IsraAID is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status