Project Manager Child Protection | - 2015

INTERSOS is an independent non-profit humanitarian organization committed to assist the victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Its activities are based on the principles of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equality of rights and opportunities, and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying special attention to the most vulnerable and unprotected people.

INTERSOS, in the framework of its activities in South Sudanis selecting candidates for the position of:

Project Manager Protection

STARTING DATE: asap

DUTY STATION: Bor, South Sudan

DURATION: 6 months

ROLE, TASK AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Project Manager is in charge of the implementation and the supervision of the protection project in Jonglei State targeting the Internally Displaced People (IDP) in Akobo and Nyirol counties. The Project Manager is responsible to:

§ Supervise the provision of CP/Education assistance to the target population through a strong community-based approach.

§ Conduct GBV case management.

§ Conduct family reunification.

§ To facilitate the identification of human rights violations and protection risks, including poor access of persons with specific needs to basic services.

§ Establishment and running of Community-based Protection Networks.

§ Establishment and running of Women and child Friendly Spaces.

§ Promote the capacity-building of relevant protection actors (among the civil society, government authorities and community leaders).

§ Ensure regular coordination with protection clusters and relevant donors.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

§ Advanced university degree in social sciences, law, or other related field;

§ Minimum of 3 years of relevant work experience at national and international levels in protection/child protection;

§ Knowledge of Italian Cooperation requirements

§ Strong understanding of the humanitarian emergency operating context, including Sphere, the humanitarian system, donors, security and program management;

§ Ability to prepare concept papers and project proposals in accordance with the standards required by INTERSOS and donors.

§ Good communication skills in English;

§ Italian language mandatory;

§ Computer and admin/finance skills;

§ Strong representation and negotiation skills;

§ Demonstrated leadership and interpersonal skills;

§ Donor compliance and reporting;

§ Experience in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships.