Cesvi Fondazione sta selezionando un/a Protection in Emergency Project Manager da inserire nella sua operatività in Ucraina. Durata 6 mesi, rinnovabili. Scadenza candidature 05/06/2022
Protection in Emergency Project Manager – Ucraina (Khmelnytskyi)
WORK CONTEXT
Cesvi is an Italian-based NGO.
The Organization in partnership with Alliance2015 network is currently responding to the humanitarian crisis followed to the conflict in Ukraine. Cesvi current intervention areas are: Khmelnytskyi and Ternopil oblasts, with the potential of including more areas as the crisis evolves.
Cesvi response in Ukraine is focused on the Protection and Psycho Social support of the most vulnerable population affected by the conflict. The planned activities include but are not limited to: identification and set-up of a safe space, including space management SOPs, mental health support for staff and volunteers, Screening for vulnerabilities and assessment/monitoring of the needs of the targeted population, Provision of MHPSS services (psychosocial first aid, individual and group support), Information and sensitization on protection risks, Training of local stakeholders on protection approaches and safeguarding.
JOB DESCRIPTION
The collaboration will start in June.
The main duty station will be Khmelnytskyi, Ukraine, with frequent missions to other areas of intervention in-country, according to accessibility and security conditions.
The Protection in Emergency Project Manager will respond to the Emergency Team in HQ and will work in close collaboration with the Regional Emergency Coordinator based in Poland and Cesvi team in the field.
Main responsibilities:
- To oversee and provide technical guidance on the implementation of protection and PSS related activities, ensuring that project deliverables and activities are of high quality;
- Plan, manage and coordinate with the Director of Programs implementation of the Psychosocial and Protection activities;
- Provide technical guidance on the implementation of protection and PSS related activities, ensuring that project deliverables and activities are of high quality;
- Monitor and evaluate all project aspects, including proper identification of beneficiaries, according to Cesvi’s standards and procedures as well as the Lead Organisation of the Consortium requirements/standards, with a view to recommending appropriate action for enhanced project implementation and monitoring;
- Establish and maintain strong partnerships and liaisons with local authorities, local partners, International Organizations, and other actors linked to the implementation of the project;
- Keep abreast of policies, international standards, and best practices relating to the rights of IDPs, vulnerable populations, and in particular, protection of women and children’s rights;
- Explore possibilities and carry out expanded collaboration with relevant authorities and partners on project-related activities; identify new project possibilities arising from institutional donors;
- Prepare general and specific information on program activities as requested by the Consortium partners and Cesvi HQ;
- Attend relevant meetings and working groups when and where requested;
- Supervise the activities implemented by the local partners, and facilitate the narrative and financial process submitted by the local partners;
- In coordination with HQ a follow up on the implementation of the Child Safeguarding (CS) and Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) policies;
- Ensure adherence to PSEA and Safeguarding Policy.
ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS
QUALIFICATIONS
Bachelor’s Degree in humanitarian assistance, social work, human rights, international law, social studies or another appropriate field
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Minimum 7 years’ experience implementing similar programming in emergency or complex emergency settings; of which at least 3 to 4 years must be in the field of Protection and PSS in emergency
Understands principles and practice of case management approach and can apply to protection programs
Proven experience providing psychosocial support, directly or in a supervisory role
Proven experience in capacity building of national and international staff
Proven experience in adapting and applying protection and PSS in Emergencies Programming and other relevant tools;
Demonstrates commitment to gender equality
Promote and integrates gender analysis and mainstreaming into humanitarian programming
Familiarity with the education and protection sectors
SKILLS
Solid knowledge of NGO procedures, approaches and operations
Knowledge of project cycle management
Ability to produce timely project proposals and high-quality narrative reports
Able to guide and support staff
Able to apply participatory approaches to engaging with and mobilizing communities
Experience in designing, implementing, and evaluating Protection and PSS focused programs
Experience in remote management and training
Solid capacity in managing a variety of internal and external relationships, especially with partners
Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills
Strong communication and diplomatic skills
Strategic thinking and planning for protection response
Self-motivated, able to take initiative, resilient and able to work independently
Demonstrated attention to detail, ability to follow procedures, meet deadlines and work cooperatively
Capacity in networking and build effective partnerships with local stakeholders
Adapts and copes with pressure
High level of IT skills (Office package)
Fluency in English (written and spoken)
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
Postgraduate degree preferred in humanitarian assistance, social work, human rights, international law, social studies
Prior experience in the Ukraine (ideal) and/or other security-sensitive environments
Knowledge of Ukrainian (oral and written)
SAFEGUARDING
Cesvi has a zero-tolerance approach to any harm to, or exploitation of, a child or a vulnerable adult by any of our staff, related persons or partners.
Cesvi commitment to being a safe organization begins with the staff recruitment process which includes meticulous checks, such as criminal records checks or check disclosure of previous convictions, to ensure children and vulnerable people are safeguarded and abuse is prevented. Safeguarding checks are part of the selection process performance.
HEALTH SAFEGUARDING
Cesvi pays particular attention to safeguarding the health of all the human resources of the Organisation. Therefore, in order to protect its staff, an assessment of their suitability for the position in each mission is carried out before departure. Such assessment is done by the Occupational Doctor of the Organisation, who will also examine the vaccination coverage, including the anti-Covid19 vaccination.
Link: https://www.cesvi.org/jobs/protection-in-emergency-project-manager-ukraine-khmelnytskyi/
