Protection Project Officer

Uluslararasi Insani Yardimlaşma Derneği – IYD; Şahinbey; On-site; TRY 150,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

An international humanitarian organization in Turkey is seeking a Protection Project Officer to manage and supervise the implementation of protection projects. This role requires strong leadership skills, experience in project management, and fluency in Arabic and English. The officer will lead a team, ensure adherence to timelines and budgets, and conduct field visits. A university degree in a relevant field and prior experience in similar roles are essential.

Qualifications

• One year of experience managing protection projects such as Legal, GBV, CP, GP.
• Native in Arabic.
• Advanced level in English.
• Advanced narrative reports writing.

Responsibilities

• Assist the protection coordinator in managing the Legal and GP project.
• Monitor and supervise project activities continuously.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities.
• Develop and maintain appropriate communication with the team.
• Conduct field visits to Syria and project sites.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Planning and organizing

Accountability

Creativity

Stakeholder Orientation

Continuous Learning

Technological Awareness

Education

University degree in Law, psychology, social studies, humanities, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

Access

Outlook

Job description

Job Vacancy

Protection Project Officer

Department: Programs (Protection) • Location: Turkey, Gaziantep

Posting Date: 22 Aug 2024
Closing Date: 05 Sep 2024

Overview

The Protection Project Officer will be responsible for managing the protection project and supervising the implementation of the legal activities (Awareness raising, CSD & HLP counseling, CVA for legal issues and relocation) and protection activities (Initiatives, Training, and GP activities). The role ensures that project objectives, plans, documentation, and implementation are on track as per the approved timeline, budget, organization, and donor requirements. The role includes day-to-day management of field staff, reporting on progress and risks, and suggesting mitigation measures. The officer will also conduct field visits to Syria and other project sites as requested.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the protection coordinator in managing the Legal and GP project to meet its objectives within the logical framework, budget, and allotted time frame.
• Monitor and supervise project activities continuously, and evaluate progress using outputs and impact.
• Ensure accurate and timely reporting of activities according to applicable timeframes and formats.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly, and quarterly narrative reports and submit them accordingly.
• Assist in managing field team staff, including day-to-day management and development.
• Manage budget and ensure that all expenses are coded appropriately and according to budget and meet IYD standards with regard to financial management, including accountability and good governance.
• Develop and maintain appropriate communication with the team and other relevant stakeholders.
• Develop the project implementation plan including recruitment, procurement, media, budget tracking, risk management, MEAL, etc in coordination with concerned departments, and update it on a monthly basis.
• Create and maintain comprehensive project documentation.
• Monitor the day-to-day logistics, administration, budget forecast & follow-up.
• Conduct field visits to Syria and project sites to closely observe and report on progress.

Essential Qualifications

• A university degree in Law, psychology, social studies, humanities, or any other related field.
• One year of experience managing protection projects such as Legal, GBV, CP, GP.
• Native in Arabic.
• Advanced level in English.
• Advanced narrative reports writing.

Desirable Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Law, psychology, social studies, humanities, or any other related field.
• Three years of experience managing protection projects such as Legal, GBV, CP, GP.
• Excellent experience in project management (planning, implementation).
• Native-like level in English.

Core Competencies

• Communication
• Teamwork
• Planning and organizing
• Accountability
• Creativity
• Stakeholder Orientation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Technological Awareness

• Good knowledge of computer skills (Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)
• Good knowledge of Project Management Standards (PMP/PMD)
• Experience in working with NGOs
• Guidance and leadership
• Logical analysis

Submission

Interested candidates should use the following link for registration: (note: link not provided here)

We are strongly encouraging females to apply for this position.

Compliance

• Child abuse in all forms is unacceptable to IYD. IYD is committed to ensuring a child-safe environment and applies a zero-tolerance approach towards any kind of child abuse and exploitation.
• IYD employees and related personnel must not participate in discrimination, harassment, or abuse (physical, sexual, or verbal) or infringe the rights of others.

General Information

• Multi-sent CVs will be ignored (please send your CV only one time at a time).
• No resume will be reviewed after the specified date for receiving CVs.
• IYD is committed to workforce diversity in terms of gender, nationality, and culture. Individuals from minority groups, indigenous groups, and persons with disabilities are equally encouraged to apply.
• IYD does not tolerate sexual exploitation and abuse, harassment, or discrimination. All selected candidates will undergo rigorous reference and background checks.
• IYD may not be able to respond to every applicant individually due to the high volume of applications.
• IYD reserves the right to re-advertise, cancel the recruitment, modify the job description or duration, or offer a contract at a different level.
• We thank all applicants. However, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.
• Shortlisting and interviews could be conducted before the application closing date.

Website: iy drelief.org