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**

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 o