Senior Project Associate (Protection)

Under the overall supervision of the Programme Coordinator (Protection) and direct supervision of the Programme Officer (Protection) and administrative supervision of relevant Head of Sub Office the incumbent will be responsible and accountable for the following duties and responsibilities.

Core Functions / Responsibilities: 

1. Assist in the planning, coordination, implementation and monitoring of project activities. 
2. Lead protection activities in assigned provinces and provide technical guidance in lines with applicable SOPs.
3. Supervise protection teams under their areas of responsibility, ensuring staff wellbeing, professional growth and achievement of monthly targets.
4. Regularly travel between the provinces under his/her supervision to oversee program implementation and provide in person technical and operational support.
5. Oversee the set up and implementation of community-based protection activities, including ensuring that there is high quality staff capacity to implement programming.   
6. Compile, summarize, analyze, and present information/data on specific project topics, highlighting noteworthy issues for the consideration of appropriate parties.
7. Act as focal point for administrative coordination of project implementation, involving extensive liaison with diverse organizational units and external parties to initiate requests, obtain necessary clearances, follow-up on administrative actions, etc.
8. Draft monthly status reports on protection activities implemented in the provinces under supervision; identify shortfalls in delivery of services, bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest corrective measures. 
9. Draft correspondence on project issues; prepare and update reports, briefing notes, graphics, statistical tables, and other forms of documentation.
10. Organize meetings, workshops and training sessions for all staff; prepare training materials and participate in the delivery of capacity building workshops.
11. Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records regarding project activities.
12. Participate in coordination meetings and conferences; maintain effective liaison and coordination with local authorities, partners, United Nation agencies, intergovernmental and non-governmental organizations, and other stakeholders relevant to the project, as defined by the Program Coordinator.  
13. Provide inputs for the development of Standard Operations Procedures (SOP) and concept papers and provide general support for the development of new projects. 
14. Provides guidance/training and assists in coordinating and monitoring work of all protection staff working in transit and reception centers under responsibilities, including through one-to-one sessions.
15. Perform other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications and Experience

Education

·Bachelor’s degree in political or social sciences, International Relations, Development Studies, Migration Studies, Human Rights, Law or related fields from an accredited academic institution with four (4) years of relevant professional experience

 or

• High School Diploma with six (6) years of relevant professional experience

Experience 

• ·Relevant professional experience in the protection sector

• ·Experience in supervising and managing team remotely. 

• ·Experience in liaising with governmental authorities, national/international institutions, United Nations agencies and non-governmental organizations.
  

  Experience in working with migrants, refugees, internally displaced persons, victims of trafficking and other vulnerable groups; and,

•  Prior work experience with international humanitarian organizations, non-government or government institutions/organization in a multi-cultural setting is an advantage.

SKILLS

·Good written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external parties (required).

·Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills (required).

·Flexibility in working overtime when needed (required).

·Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel) (required). 

·Willing to collaborate with and support people from different ethnic groups and different religions (required).

·Knowledge of the broad range of migration related subject areas dealt with by the Organization.

·Knowledge of UN and bilateral donor programming.

Languages

• For all Applicants, fluency in English is required (oral and written). 
• Working knowledge of Pashto or Dari is required.
• Fluency in all national language(s) are highly advantages.

Note: Qualified female candidates are highly encouraged to apply.

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Values 

• Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.
• Integrity and transparency maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioral indicators level 2

• Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: takes ownership of achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.
• Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

MANAGERIAL COMPETENCIES- Behavioral indicators – Level 2

• Leadership: Provides a clear sense of direction, leads by example and demonstrates the ability to carry out the Organization’s vision. Assists others to realize and develop their leadership and professional potential.
• Empowering others: Creates an enabling environment where staff can contribute their best and develop their potential.
• Building Trust: Promotes shared values and creates an atmosphere of trust and honesty.
• Strategic thinking and vision: Works strategically to realize the Organization’s goals and communicates a clear strategic direction.
• Humility: Leads with humility and shows openness to acknowledging own shortcomings.

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Interested candidates are required to apply through Tayo. Also, please take note that CTG does not accept applications in hard copies.

Before applying the candidate must carefully read the advertisement.

Applicants are advised to fill in all mandatory fields otherwise they will not be able to apply and should fill their correct and active e-mail address in the online application as any correspondence will be made by CTG through e-mail only.

Note: Due to the high volume of applications received, only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Please ensure that the e-mail address and phone number that you will indicate are accurate.