Protection Manager at INTERSOS

The incumbent will, under overall supervision of Head of Mission and direct supervision of the Protection Coordinator based in Maiduguri, be in charge of all Protection activities of INTERSOS in particular GBV prevention and response services, case management, delivery of PSS activities through WGFS and community-based protection mechanism. S/he will ensure timely reporting to project managers and donors and help in developing briefing notes and project proposals in relation to protection sector.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Management:

• Responsible for the timely implementation of activities, management of budgets, including budget forecasting, development of work plans and indicator tracking sheets
• Defines efficient and effective operating processes required to ensure a proper management of the project activities
• Regularly monitors project activities and achieved outputs using INTERSOS’ internal project appraisal tool
• Prepares and conducts a range of training and workshop on protection related topics for project staff and beneficiaries
• Organizes community engagements, mobilization and awareness campaigns targeting women and other IDP and host community members
• Ensures accurate project reporting (i.e. intermediate and final report) and its timely delivery to the donor agency
• Reports regularly on protection activities and general GBV activities through the GBVMS+ (weekly) and 5Ws (monthly) to respective working group and subcluster
• Ensures that all project activities are being implemented in line with INTERSOS’ internal policies, in particular the child protection policy, at the same time respecting donor and cluster regulations as well as international humanitarian sector standards
• Manages the procurement of goods, labours and services essential to the project
• Fosters an integrated approach between protection and other sectors of INTERSOS in emergency interventions in Nigeria
• Ensures communication and proper visibility of the project

Coordination:

• Represents the protection/GBV project in front of national authorities, non-state actors, UN agencies, NGOs, donors, etc. in Upper Nile State
• Oversees and establishes partnership in order to ensure a proper and comprehensive protection /GBVresponse in the area
• Ensures a steady and active representation of INTERSOS at cluster level as well as in all other significant meetings, including active participation in relevant working groups
• Maintains good and fruitful relationships with relevant local stakeholders, such as local authorities, service providers and community-based associations
• Participates in interagency rapid assessments organized by clusters and TWG evaluating needs and possible emergency responses in the protection sector
• He will work in close collaboration with the GBV/PSS Specialist, Senior Protection Officers and other protection field staff
• Ensure that mainstreaming and integration of protection to other sectors of INTERSOS

Human Resources/Staff Management:

• Recruits and manages national staff if applicable
• Defines their roles and assigns clear responsibilities and tasks
• Ensures the coaching of any staff member under his/her responsibility
• Guides the professional development of the staff and conducts regular staff evaluations

Financial Management:

• Prepares accurately all financial documentation and ensures correct recording of expenses in the financial system
• Regularly reviews project expenses to ensure budget is on track
• Ensures correct application of both, INTERSOS and donors’ financial procedures

Security management:

• Guarantees that INTERSOS’ security procedures are respected and correctly implemented
• If needed, In coordination with the Protection Coordinator Senior Protection Officer responsible for the updating of local security information and evacuation plans (in particular the CPP) and submit to the Security Manager and Security Coordinator
• Brings any security related information immediately to the attention of Protection Coordinator
• To perform any other work-related duties as instructed by the supervisor.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Qualifications and Experience:

• BA in relevant fields (Social Science, Psychology, Social Work, Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or other fields related to social development and humanitarian work).
• Desirable master’s degree (MA or LLM) in Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law or related subjects
• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant working experience in protection-related sectors, preferably within an INGO, and two years for higher education degree (Masters/LLM).
• Excellent computer literacy (word, excel and internet)
• Local and mission language essential.
• Strong theoretical, technical and practical background in protection
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills and ability to work and integrate in a multicultural team.
• Ability to work under pressure, flexibility.
• Problem solver, dynamic, mature, proactive.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage efficiently multiple priorities, deadlines and tasks.
• Solid time-management skills, resourcefulness and attention to details.
• Diplomatic skills in networking with partners, authorities and donors.
• Reporting skills, experience with monitoring tools and systems, data collection and analysis.
• Capacities in developing training programs in protection.
• Commitment to INTERSOS principles Female candidates and those from the local community are highly encouraged to apply.