Solidarités International (SI) recruits 01 Protection Advisor

Solidarités International (SI) recruits 01 Protection Advisor

Desired start date: ASAP

Duration of the mission:  6 months

Location:  Teknaf, with frequent visits to Cox’s Bazar (about 30%)

ABOUT THE MISSION …

SOLIDARITÉS INTERNATIONAL (SI) is a humanitarian organization that provides aid and assistance to victims of war or natural disaster. Since 1980, the association has concentrated its action on meeting three vital needs – water, food and shelter.

SI opened its mission in Bangladesh at the end of 2007, just after cyclone SIDR had hit the country, implementing an emergency WASH response. In 2009, after the Cyclone Aila, SI provided a wash and shelter response adapted to the evolving needs of beneficiaries.

In 2017, SI implemented several emergency programs focused on emergency water supply and sanitation infrastructures, shelter and NFI kits distributions, Camp coordination and Management and protection.

Moreover, SI has a contingency preparedness plan to quickly and adequately respond to emergencies. Since March 2010, SI has been active in Cox’s Bazar district, one of the most vulnerable areas of Bangladesh in terms of water access.

SI operates through three core stages of intervention, rapid response mechanisms in the aftermath of a disaster or emergency, early recovery/transitional periods and development. In line with the 2019/2020 country strategy, SI is focusing on four key strategic objectives:

• Responding to the most urgent needs of conflict and disaster affected populations;
• Strengthening the resilience of vulnerable communities to recurrent shocks;
• Strengthening communities’ capacities to access resources;
• Reducing marginalisation through inclusive programming.

To this end, SI Bangladesh focuses the crux of its work on the WaSH, FSL and DRR sectors with a cross cutting them of integrated protection and resilience.

ABOUT THE JOB

The HR coordinator coordinates the implementation of Solidarités International Human Resources policy.

As HR Coordinator he/she is responsible for the administrative aspects of the mission and ensures the respect by all of, Solidarités International procedures, the procedures of financial backers and the laws of the country in which SI is intervening.

He/she is the mission point of contact and the link between headquarters and the mission for any questions relating to Human Resources.

Main Responsibilities:

• Protection component mainstreaming, design and integration
• Capacity building, training and support of local teams on protection.
• Coordination and inter-agencies synergies in Cox’s Bazar

ORG CHART POSITION (reporting and functional relationships)

Line manager: Deputy Country Director for Programs

Functional manager: Deputy Country Director for Programs

Hierarchical authority on: Protection Field Advisor

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Specific stakes and challenges

• Strengthen the protection network to better answer to specific needs.
• Ensure a smooth transitioning from protection standalone activities to mainstreaming and integration.
• Lead effectively the protection mainstreaming in relation with other programs and team, showing the best flexibility and internal coordination.

Priorities for the 2/3 first months

• Review and follow-up of the operationalization and action plans based on protection mainstreaming tools
• Ensure technical support to the PMs and Coordination team in the design and implementation of the activities
• Ensure capacity building of the Field Protection Advisor to build a sustainable structure at base level

YOUR PROFILE

Education:

Master’s degree in social sciences, social work or other relevant field.

Experience:

• Previous experience in protection programming;
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in NGO / humanitarian fields.
• Previous experience in emergency contexts and protracted crises (conflict / post conflict country) with heavy workload is an asset.
• Previous experience in Bangladesh considered as strong asset.
• Experience in delivering training and capacity building of staff.

Technical skills and knowledge:

• Technical knowledge on protection mainstreaming and inclusion tools and strategies
• Strong collaboration skills
• Ability to develop and encourage new and innovative solutions
• Knowledge of Wash, FSL and DRR program sectors is a strong appreciated.

Transferable skills:

• Excellent analytical skills.
• Capacity to work under pressure to tight deadlines.
• Good organization skills.
• Good writing/editing skills.

Languages:

• Fluent in English (spoken and written).

Other desirable qualities:

• Patience, persistence, pedagogic talent.
• Good relation skills with external actors and team members of different backgrounds

SI WILL OFFER YOU

A salaried post: according to experience from 2420 euros gross per month (2200€ base salary + 10% annual leave).

Per Diem of 450 USD.

Social and medical cover: Expatriates benefit from an insurance package which reimburses all healthcare expenses (including medical and surgical expenses, dental care and ophthalmological expenses, repatriation) and a welfare system including war risks. Essential vaccination and antimalarial treatment costs are refunded.

Vacation: During the assignment, a system of alternation between work and time off is implemented at the rate of one break every three months. Our policy was just modified: from now on, Solidarités offers you 7 working days ever three months, with a 850 USD allowance for each break. In addition to these regular break, SI adds a day off per worked month. These days off as well as the breaks are not deducted from the paid leaves that are paid every months with your salary as they are offered by the organization.

For further information about Solidarités International, please consult our website:  http://www.solidarites.org/en/

SECURITY CONTEXT AND LIVING CONDITIONS:

The office and guesthouse in Dhaka, Cox and Teknaf are comfortable, well located in terms of security, adapted to SI team’s needs, and assuring to international staff the minimum standard in terms of privacy and comfort. The working environment is positive and the context, differently in each location, give some opportunities of social life.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Does this description fit you? Please send us your CV and Cover letter in English. CV only applications will not be considered.

NB:  The vacancy may close before the deadline. Thank you for your comprehension