Iraq: Project Manager Protection

INTERSOS is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization committed to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable and unprotected people.

1. Terms of reference

Job title: Project Manager Protection

Location: The post holder will be based in Tikrit with frequent missions to Baghdad and other Iraqi Governorates, as necessary

Reporting to: Head of Mission, Protection Coordinator, Emergency Coordinator

Starting date: asap

Duration of contract: 3 months

Dependents: No

2. General context of the project

INTERSOS had been working in Iraq from 2003 till 2010 with programs aimed at responding to urgent material safety needs and enhancing access to basic social services for vulnerable individuals and communities in Central and Southern Iraq, Baghdad and Kurdistan. Over the years, INTERSOS operations developed encompassing activities in health care, legal protection and assistance, warehousing and distribution of essential goods, mine/UXO clearance, shelter, water and sanitation, psychosocial support and education targeting internally displaced people and voluntary returnees, as well as host communities, with special focus on most vulnerable groups (children, women, elderly and persons with special needs).

Following the conflict in the Syrian Arab Republic and the deterioration of the humanitarian situation which is negatively affecting also the neighboring countries, in November 2013 INTERSOS has resumed the operations in the area to contribute towards ensuring emergency relief and social protection assistance for the Syrian refugees fleeing their home in search of safety. Furthermore, since the surge in violence between armed groups and government forces with fighting spreading into Central and Northern Iraq, in July 2014 INTERSOS has extended its operations in the Kurdistan Region and is currently providing services and activities aimed at assisting both Syrian refugees and Iraqi IDPs in camp and non-camp settings, with interventions mainly concentrated on the Community Services, Protection, Food Security and Education Sectors. INTERSOS is now planning to further contribute towards assisting vulnerable conflict-affected civil population in the whole of Iraq by expanding the on-going activities in terms of geographical target areas and sectors of expertise to properly respond to unmet needs and detected gaps. Within the framework of the current Contingency Plan for the Mosul humanitarian operation, INTERSOS is directly engaged in preparedness and pre-positioning, specifically in Ninewa and Salah al-Din Governorates, concentrating in protection, health, NFIs and shelter activities.

3. Tasks and responsibilities

The Project Manager Protection manages, coordinates and supervises 2 Protection Medical Teams' activities and services, ensuring timely and quality implementation and monitoring in compliance with relevant Standard Operating Procedures, International Principles and Guidelines as well as INTERSOS Fundamental Charter and Code of Ethics.

Main responsibilities:

· Planning, coordinating, monitoring and evaluating the implementation of the project, ensuring timely and quality delivery of the Protection services, namely legal counselling and unconditional cash assistance, Psychological First Aid (PFA) and protection-oriented NFIs, as per approved project's proposal.

· Building the capacity, coordinate and supervise the staffs, supports ad hoc training sessions and on-the-job training.

· Monitoring financial supervision of expenditures

· Developing regular reports, including donor reporting and INTERSOS Project Appraisal Tool, ensuring accurate data collection and timely submission.

· Liaising with local government and health authorities, non-state actors, UN agencies, NGOs, and donors at field site level.

· Ensuring accurate data collection and reporting are submitted in a timely manner for all activities within the project.

· Coordinating with the Protection Coordinator, Protection Mobile Teams and logistic department to procure and pre-position NFIs in a timely manner to ensure adequate supply at the intervention sites.

· Follow up the situation and conditions of persons of concern within IDPs and hosting communities: extremely vulnerable men, women, girls and boys and those at high risk of being exposed to violence and abuse.

· Monitoring the protection situation of IDPs and report to the Protection Coordinator

· Monitoring the security situation in the areas of intervention and share information with the Emergency Coordinator.

· Proactively participate in relevant technical coordination meetings and working groups.

4. Required profile/experience

· Advanced university degree in social science related fields such as Political Science, International Relations, International Development Cooperation, Sociology, Psychology, Law, Human Rights or similar subjects. A first level university degree with a relevant combination of academic qualifications and experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.

· At least 3 years of professional work experience in management/coordination of protection-related activities in humanitarian and/or development contexts, including at least 1 year in emergency settings.

· Demonstrated technical expertise of Protection, including Child Protection, Gender-Based Violence and Legal Protection, as well as Mental Health and Psychosocial Support.

· Good/In-depth knowledge and understanding of Humanitarian Principles and Protection frameworks, tools, and minimum standards.

· Knowledge of the cluster system.

· Proven experience in management of UN funds.

· Proven experience in management of large staff teams.

· Good communication skills, both oral and written.

· Mastery of IT tools (MS Office package, internet, e-mail, etc.).

· Previous experience in training and capacity building on protection.

· Experience with participatory approaches and working with vulnerable groups, including gender mainstreaming and with persons with disabilities.

· Previous experience in working in IDP camp and non-camp settings.

· Proficient knowledge of English is required. Knowledge of Arabic will be an asset.

Qualified applicants are requested to submit their curriculum vitae, motivation letter and 2 referencesto:recruitment@intersos.org, specifying in the subject ‘PM Protection_Iraq”**

Only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview