Protection Assistant

Context

Responsibilities: Assist in the implementation and monitoring of GBV activities, particularly, in line with Inter-Agency Minimum Standards for GBV in Emergencies, Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) GBV Case Management Guidelines and internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for GBV and Protection.
Provide confidential and comprehensive case management services grounded in protection principles and a survivor-centred approach.
Support coordination and implementation of IOM’s multi-sectoral response to GBV (including, Health, Psychosocial Support, Case Management and Safety & Security).
Support the GBV Officer in retrieving, compiling, summarizing, analysing, and present information/data on GBV risks and trends.
Draft regular status and case reports, identifying shortfalls in implementation, programming and bring them to the attention of the supervisor and suggest remedial actions.
Respond to complex information requests and inquiries; set up and maintain files/records on ongoing projects and cases (ensuring data protection); organize meetings, including, case management review meetings/conferences, workshops and training sessions.
Support GBV risk mitigation interventions through regular engagement with other Protection sub-units, IOM units and external partners on safety, dignity, accessibility, and privacy of their services.
Support coordination and delivery of GBV and protection interventions and activities, such as, management of women and girl safe spaces (WGSS), Child Friendly Spaces (CFS) and community-based protection in coordination with other sub-units and Mental Health & Psycho-Social Support (MHPSS)-teams.
Provide guidance/training to staff, volunteers and partners.
Participate in internal and external coordination meetings as requested by supervisor.
- Performs other duties as may be assigned by the supervisor(s).

Qualifications: Education
Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, women’s studies, or related fields from an accredited academic institution with three (3) years of relevant professional experience or;
Completed High school diploma from an accredited academic institution, with five (5) years of relevant professional experience
Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.

Experience
Dedicated experience in implementing GBV interventions, particularly, working with survivors and providing direct assistance in emergency contexts.
Minimum three years of relevant professional experience, within GBV prevention, response & risk-mitigation.
Experience providing GBV case management.
Prior experience in coordinating caseworkers is an advantage.

**Skills**:In-depth knowledge of GBV Guiding Principles, Inter-Agency GBV Minimum Standards, and ability to manage high-pressure situations and support complex cases in a rapidly changing environment.
In-depth and clear understanding of intersectionality, gender, power relations and issues around violence against women, girls, men, boys and persons of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities.
Demonstrated commitment to supporting empowerment of women, girls, and marginalized communities.
Coordination skills to enable information sharing and facilitate working relations with internal units, and external partners.
Strong interpersonal and empathetic skills, including ability to work in a team and multi-cultural environment.
Solid computer skills (MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint)
Languages

**IOM’s official languages are English, French and Spanish.
Proficiency of language(s) required will be specifically evaluated during the selection process, which may include written and/or oral assessments.

REQUIRED

For this position, fluency in English is required (oral and written).

DESIRABLE

Basic Knowledge of Dari, Pashto, or Arabic (oral and written) is a distinct advantage.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three 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 - behavioural indicators (Level 1)
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 c