Females are highly encouraged to Apply. What we are looking for
The main role of the Protection Cluster Co-Coordinator is to ensure the coordination of the National
Protection Cluster in South Sudan together with the UNHCR Protection Cluster Coordinator, and the rest of the Protection Cluster Coordination and Co-Coordination team.
The Co-Coordinator will closely work with the Cluster Coordination/Co-Coordination team and Protection partners. S/he will represent the cluster in coordination fora and with key stakeholders, support the design and implementation ofCountry level strategies and humanitarianfunding processes (e.g. Protection Cluster strategy, HNO/HRP, SSHF/CERF, HCT Centrality of Protection Strategy). S/he will also ensure appropriate Protection Information Management system is in place, facilitate effective information sharing for context analysis, coordination and advocacy, as well as providing support and guidance to field cluster, focal points and partners on effective response coordination and technical issues. What you will do
Key objectives for this role include:
Facilitate and co-chair meetings of the national Protection Cluster with the UNHCR Cluster Coordinator, ensuring key and needed information is shared in a timely and accurate manner Ensure effective coordination of the protection response in South Sudan. Ensure information exchange with Protection Cluster partners and other relevant stakeholders related to protection issues, situation analysis, gaps, planning, funding processes etc. Represent the Protection Cluster and the interests of its partners to government, donors, inter-cluster, stakeholders, and other fora. Provide practical support and guidance to Cluster partners on needs assessments, coordination, project development and implementation, and utilization of funding opportunities.Specific Responsibilities:
Facilitate and contribute to South Sudan Protection Cluster needs assessment and analysis, reporting and development/review of strategic, contingency,and response plans, ensuring that these are in line with and contribute to cluster objectives. Ensure adequate monitoring and reporting mechanisms are in place to review the progress and outcomes of Protection Cluster activities. Ensure that cluster analysis and priorities are adequately reflected in humanitarian country strategies and plans. Ensure effective cluster participation and fundraising for priority needs in pooled funding processes (South Sudan Humanitarian Fund). Develop internal strategic action plan for the PC to operationalize Cluster and HRP strategic objectives, and ensure effective implementation in consultation with partners, sub-clusters, and field clusters.Please download the detailed job description to learn more about the position. As the above responsibilities are just a snapshot.
What you will bring
Generic professional competencies:
Post graduate degree in international law, politicalsciences, or related field
Minimum of 5 years’ experience working on protection related issues in humanitarianemergencies, including inter-agency work and provision of technical advice to field teams
Excellent understanding of protection issues in emergency and displacement situations, detailed knowledge of humanitarian principles, guidelines for humanitarian assistance, and relevant international legal frameworks
Sound understanding of humanitariancoordination, funding, and leadership mechanisms, as well as experience in working with protection cluster coordination
Strong leadership, coordination and inter-personal skills, working well both in teams and independently
Strong analytical, planning and drafting skills
Excellent advocacy and representation skills including the ability to develop strong interpersonal relationships to facilitate communication within the cluster
Able to work under pressure and good at timely decision making
Excellent written and oral communication and presentation skills in English
Self-motivated and excellent observer of protection issues in the country
Context/Specific skills, knowledge and experience:
Previous experience in South Sudan is an advantage
Proven ability to live and work in hardship duty stations within a sometimes unstable and stressful local environment
Ability to work under stressful conditions, meet short deadlines and travel extensively within South Sudan at short notice to support field operations
Highly reliable, mature and able towork independently as well as in a team
Proven communication, interpersonal, representation, and negotiation skills
Culturally sensitive, with the ability towork within different cultural contexts
Flexible, creative and co-operative, and a sense of humor is an asset
Previous experience in Cluster coordination is highly desirable What we offer
Duty station: Juba_ South Sudan Contract: national contract, 12 months (renewable on funding availability) Travel: up to 10%. Salary/benefits: grade 9 on NRC’s international 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.Find out more about the benefits of working for NRC Important information about the application process
To apply as an internal candidate, log in with your official email or click on Opportunity MarketPlace. When creating your profile, include your full name as given on your passport. Complete all the system-required fields for experience, employment history and education. Submit your application and CV in English, taking care to attach your latest CV. 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. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position. All nationalities are encouraged to apply. If you have any questions about this role, please email EAY Recruitment eay.recruitment@nrc.no with the job title as the subject line. 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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Over two-thirds of South Sudan’s 8.9 million people need humanitarian assistance. Deteriorating humanitarian conditions have been worsened by climate, conflict and economic shocks, the effects of Covid-19, and gender-based violence. Protection concerns remain high, with people impacted by violence having limited access to justice and the rule of law.
Continued conflict and instability in the country combined with flooding have resulted in large-scale internal and cross-border displacement. Over two million people are internally displaced (55 per cent of whom are women and girls). An additional 2.3 million South Sudanese remain refugees hosted in neighbouring countries.
Prolonged flooding, due to abnormal rainfall, impacts agriculture and intensifies existing vulnerabilities of affected people. In 2022, an estimated 8.3 million people are experiencing severe food insecurity as shocks are intensifying. The cumulative impact of recurrent flooding also contributed to the destruction and damage to water facilities, leaving vulnerable people in urgent need of WASH services and limited access to basic services including health and education.
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 The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is an independent humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. We work in crises across more than 31 countries, providing emergencies and long-term assistance to millions of people every year. We stand up for people forced to flee, advocating their rights. NORCAP, our global provider of expertise, helps improve international and local ability to prevent, prepare for, respond to and recover from crises. NRC also runs the Internal Displacement Monitoring Centre in Geneva, a global leader in reporting on and advocating for people displaced within their own country. Employment with NRC may lead to employment in or deployment to Regions, Countries, Areas or Offices that may be host to considerable health, safety and security risks. NRC takes this very seriously and we have procedures in place to reduce known risks, but will never be able to take away all risks. NRC is an equal opportunities employer and aims to have staffing diversity in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, nationality and physical ability.