PUI recruits 01 Protection Coordinator

PUI recruits 01 Protection Coordinator

Première Urgence Internationale (PUI) is a Humanitarian, non-governmental, non-profit, non-political and non-religious international aid organization. Our teams are committed to supporting civilian victims of marginalization and exclusion, or hit by natural disasters, wars and economic collapses, by addressing their fundamental needs. Our aim is to provide emergency relief to uprooted people in order to help them recover their dignity and regain self-sufficiency. The association leads on average 200 projects per year in the following sectors of intervention: food security, health, nutrition, construction and rehabilitation of infrastructures, water, sanitation, hygiene and economic recovery. PUI is providing assistance to around 6 million people in more than 22 countries – in Africa, Asia, Middle East, and Europe.

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Humanitarian situation and needs :

As the Syrian Crisis nears its eighth year, the number of Syrians seeking refuge in other countries has reached an unprecedented scale. With more than 250,000 people killed, 1.2 million injured and 6.5 million people displaced, there are now 13.5 million vulnerable people inside Syria alone. Over 5 million refugees from Syria have fled to neighbouring countries particularly Turkey, Lebanon, Jordan, Iraq and Egypt

After Turkey, Lebanon is the second host country for Syrian refugees with just under 1 million refugees registered (and an estimated .5 million unregistered) for an overall population of less than 4.5 million (Source: OCHA Bulletin n33 – 2018). Prior to this crisis, Lebanon was already hosting half a million Palestinian refugees; the pressure on the Lebanese government and local population is very high. Social tensions between communities relate primarily to the competition for unskilled works, while recent surveys (ARK 2018) have shown that there are less and less interactions between refugees and Lebanese.

Due to some concern of infiltration of terrorist groups in Lebanon, in March 2015, the government of Lebanon, through the General Security Directorate, is enforcing entry regularization among refugees entering from Syria. The Lebanese government has also asked the UNHCR to stop the registration process hence new refugees and new born babies cannot be registered anymore either. Since then, it is now much harder for Syrians to enter the country, while those residing in Lebanon are also facing difficulties in renewing their residency or having access to humanitarian aid or public facilities. This situation will cause an increased economic strain on the families, although the ban on work has been left (for occupations related to construction, agriculture and maintenance only) in 2016.

As the Syrian crisis is now protracted, with unprecedented number of civilians affected by the constant violation of the Humanitarian laws, there is little perspective for the refugees to return to their home country.  The Syria Crisis Response Conference which took place in London in 2016 clearly intends to address the humanitarian needs of this protracted crisis, by setting up consistent multi years response tackling current issues, considering the evolution of needs and the and the necessity to provide the refugees from Syria with some perspectives and ensuring the social stability in Lebanon.  The spill over of the Syrian crisis into Lebanon compounded pre-existing vulnerabilities among the Lebanese society, especially in areas where the level of social infrastructures is not developed or strong enough to cope with.

Our action in the field :

Present in the country since 1996, PUI has a long experience in assisting conflict affected populations in the South. Since 2012, PUI has been actively involved in the Lebanon emergency response to the Syrian crisis with presence in the North (Akkar), Mount Lebanon and South (Saida) of Lebanon.

In 2018-2019, PUI aims to reinforce the ability of each vulnerable community to become self-reliant and resilient to crisis, through 2 programmes orientations :

Present in the country since 1996, PUI has a long experience in assisting conflict affected populations in Akkar, Beirut, Mount Lebanon, South and Nabatieh governorates. Since 2012, PUI has been actively involved in the Lebanon emergency response to the Syrian crisis.

In 2019, PUI aims to reinforce the ability of each vulnerable community to become self-reliant and resilient to crisis through 3 strategic pillars targeting the most vulnerable populations (poorest Lebanese, most vulnerable Syrians refugees, Populations of Palestinian camps and gatherings) :

• Access to quality and affordable infrastructure and services (including implementation of the REBAHS project in Tripoli urban area)
• Access to safe, stable, sufficient and sustainable livelihoods
• Core humanitarian assistance for most vulnerable individuals, including in emergency situations

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As part of our activities in Lebanon, we are looking for a Protection Coordinator. 

Under the supervision and direction of the Deputy Head of Mission for Program Implementation, the Protection Coordinator will effectively formalize, standardize and harmonize the current protection and community-based intervention aiming at mainstreaming protection incorporating the principles of meaningful access to services, safety, and dignity into all of PUI’s activities (including participation and empowerment of women, children, persons with disabilities, older persons; accountability to beneficiaries; assistance provided in proportion to need and without any barriers; avoid causing harm).

S/He will undertake the overall responsibility of the technical leadership of all projects/activities related to protection and community outreach countrywide.

Under the supervision of the Deputy Head of Mission for Program Implementation, the main roles of the technical/sector coordinator is: defining the sector programming according to the country strategy, elaborating policy making, building capacities and providing guidance, ensuring adequate reviews and lessons learnt, follow and technicaly supervise the programmes under the ‘protection’ umbrella.

Tasks and Responsibilities: 

Developing an efficient and sustainable sector strategy; Participate and feed the nationale debate on refugee protection, access to services and maintaining a minimum humanitarian space.

Monitor and improve PUI protection level analysis, evolution of context resulting in an erosion of humanitarian and protection space for the different populations PUI is working with in Lebanon,

Support quality protection mainstreaming and strengthen accountability

Ensure staff capacity building and awareness (community based approach, general protection)

Hold a representation and coordination role at nationale level and monitor the changes in term of government and humanitarian actors policies and position.

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Experience: At least 3 years on a similar position.

Knowledge and skills:

Demonstrated good knowledge of UN and NGO mandates and programs in the humanitarian responses, refugees, post conflict reconstruction and development/resilience

Excellent planning and organizational skills including the production of evidence-based policy and procedure papers supporting project operations in the country of operations

Languages: English is mandatory, French is an asset.

Starting Date: July 2019

Monthly Gross Income: from 2 200 up to 2 530 Euros depending on the experience in International Solidarity + 50 Euros per semester seniority with PUI

Cost Covered: Round-trip transportation to and from home / mission, visas, vaccines…

Insurance including medical coverage and complementary healthcare, 24/24 assistance and repatriation

Housing in collective accommodation

Daily Living Expenses « Per diem »

Break Policy : 5 working days at 3 and 9 months + break allowance

Paid Leaves Policy : 5 weeks of paid leaves per year + return ticket every 6 months