The Protection Specialist provides specialized expertise and is responsible for strategic advice, programme development, technical support and capacity building to country and programme management on protection. The Protection Specialist will develop strong working relationships with NRC field, programme and management teams and external protection actors; especially within the urban areas of Kampala.

Duties and responsibilities

More details on the role can be found on the company website on the link below

Qualifications

  • Advanced academic qualification in a relevant field (law, social sciences or related disciplines).
  • A clear understanding of protection issues, legal frameworks and professional standards in humanitarian and displacement contexts.
  • At least four years of senior working experience in humanitarian protection.
  • Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts
  • Experience in international organisations and/or NGOs.
  • Excellent analytical skills and communication skills in writing and speech.
  • Experience with facilitating and leading internal organisational processes.
  • Ability to coordinate tasks and work processes and work with short deadlines
  • Ability to work independently and proactively with limited daily support and supervision.

Personal qualities

  • Handling insecure environments
  • Communicating with impact and respect
  • Working with people
  • Analyzing

We can offer

Contract Duration: 1 year, renewable subject to availability of funding
Fee: From NOK 48,000. Attractive allowances apply
Travel: 25% within Uganda
Duty station: Kampala

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