Protection Officer

Огляд

Center for Civilians in Conflict is an international nonprofit with offices worldwide working to improve protection for civilians caught in conflict zones. Mission of CIVIC is to work with armed actors and civilians in conflict to develop and implement solutions to prevent, mitigate, and respond civilian harm.

Обов'язки

• develop tools and approaches for pilot communities’ selection in newly liberated areas or areas that are at risk of escalation
• implement the community-based protection strategy in 3 communities in newly liberated areas or areas that are at risk of escalation
• facilitate the establishment and successful operation of CPGs in 3 communities
• establish strong partnerships with communities, armed actors, local governments, local and international NGOs/CSOs/IOs within the designated communities, identifying opportunities for cooperation and leveraging existing platforms
• work with the Senior Protection Officer to help ensure that recommendations to address identified protection risks and related needs (including assistance) are reaching relevant decision-makers and are followed up at the local level and are implemented
• develop plans, and prepare reports for regular and ad hoc planning and reporting products
• contribute to the establishment and maintaining of a “local initiatives fund” to support community-based protection initiatives
• contribute to the capacity-building activities to MAs and relevant SDAs and civilian actors on the design and implementation of effective civil-military coordination mechanisms
• contribute to the development of advocacy products (briefings, reports, surveys) that capture and amplify the voices and perspectives of civilians in authentic and compelling ways to support CIVIC advocacy strategy
• contribute to the development of communication strategies to disseminate advocacy products via meeting, public events, as well as social media and other outreach channels
• maintain connections with the protection community of practice, contribute to the coordination at the local level
• represent CIVIC with international, non-governmental organizations, and local government stakeholders, promote effective collaborations and partnerships on delegated areas of responsibility
• perform other duties as required to further the organization’s mission and goals in Ukraine
• abide with all CIVIC security and operations policies and procedures

Вимоги

• university degree in a social science, political science, international relations, law, or a related field
• prior experience in the fields of Protection and community engagement, dialogue facilitation and similar projects
• training in project management, human rights, humanitarianism, mediation will be an advantage
• 3+ years of relevant work experience, including work in conflict zones
• Ukrainian fluency
• good command of English
• understanding of the conflict landscape in Ukraine and issues related to protection of civilians
• willingness and experience working with conflict-affected populations and security forces
• poise, flexibility, discretion, and mature judgment to handle and respond appropriately and professionally in a fast-paced, high-pressure atmosphere and as a team member
• well organized, self-motivated, and able to conceptualize and implement programs in stressful environments
• experience in representing organizations in sensitive environments, ability to maintain neutrality and impartiality in line with the organization’s mission

Умови

• work in Kyiv
• full-time employment
• travel: 70% of time, mostly to CIVIC pilot communities in eastern, southern, and northern