Context:
Under the general guidance of the Deputy Chief of Mission/Head of Programmes, and the direct supervision of the Protection Coordinator, the incumbent will be responsible for coordinating direct implementation of protection activities in the Sudan Mission in coordination with relevant units. The National Protection Officer will provide support in protection activities relating to needs of IDPs in Sudan, Counter-Trafficking, and Gender-Based Violence.
Responsibilities and Accountabilities:
- Support the technical supervision and day-to-day management and monitoring of protection activities, including assistance to vulnerable IDPs, counter-trafficking activities through coordination with the Protection Cluster and the Mixed Movement Working Group.
- Represent IOM in all Protection Cluster meetings and co-chair the Mixed Movement Working Group (together with UNHCR).
- Support relevant units in mainstreaming protection across all projects and activities, including provision of training and capacity building to IOM staff, Implementing Partners and other stakeholders as needed.
- Act as a national liaison between the Protection Unit and government actors in coordination with relevant IOM units. Maintain good relations with key government partners working on protection related themes.
- Identify protection risks and needs of IDPs in vulnerable situations and coordinate a timely and safe referral to specialized protection services in case of need.
- Participate in relevant coordination forums and discussions at country level, including the Gender- Based Violence Sub-Cluster and developing strong, collaborative relationships with other GBV stakeholders.
- Verify that protection activities are implemented in coordination with other IOM sectors and according to IOM protection standards and principles.
- Verify that gender and protection activities are mainstreamed during the implementation of protection activities.
- Provide support and advice to the Protection Coordinator, senior management of the CO and Programme Managers for the development of an IDP protection strategy to facilitate the centrality of protection in Sudan CO’s programming.
- Undertake duty travel as required.
- Perform any of duties as may be assigned.
Required Qualifications and Experience
Education
- Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited academic institution or
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited academic institution, with a minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experiences as above.
Experience
- At least 2 years of work experience in the field of migration and/or protection.
- Prior experience in working with mixed migrant population (especially victims of trafficking and survivors of gender-based violence) on protection and direct assistance.
- Experience in communicating and working with a wide range of actors, including people of culturally diverse backgrounds, government and authorities, humanitarian actors (UN agencies and NGOs).
- Computer literacy and skills with specific proficiency in Microsoft applications.
- Detail-oriented, reliable, efficient, high level of professionalism, organizational skills and ability to work under pressure and adhere to strict deadlines.
Skills
- Experience in displacement, Countertrafficking, and Gender-Based Violence, or other protection programming (required).
- Experience in managingand/or implementing projects.
- Experiencein delivering Protection trainings to internal and external audiences (required).
- 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 overtimewhen needed (required).
- Computer literacy(Microsoft Word and Excel) (required).
- Willing to collaborate with and support people from different ethnic groups and different religions (required).
Languages
Fluency in English and Arabic is required.
Required Competencies
IOM’s competency framework can be found online. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.
Values- All IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:
- Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
- Integrity and transparency: Maintains 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.
- Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
- Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.
Core Competencies- BehavioralIndicators (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 for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
- Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.
Other
- Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.
- Only candidates residing in either the duty station or from a location in a neighboring province that is within commuting distance of the duty station will be considered.
- Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment. Subject to certain exemptions, vaccination against COVID-19 will in principle be required for individuals hired on or after 15 November 2021. This will be verified as part of the medical
- Accommodation is not provided.
- This position is open to ONLY Sudanese nationals.
- Female candidates are strongly encouraged to apply for this position.
Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via email referencing subject as SVN 01 2025 National Protection Officer /NOB (Port Sudan, Sudan)
Kindly send the following document to: [email protected]
- Cover Letter
- CV
- Personal History Form (PHF)
Any application that does not comply with the above-mentioned instructions will be automatically excluded from the process. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Vacancy close at 23:59 local time Khartoum, Sudan on the respective closing date.
No late applications will be accepted.
