Protection Manager

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.

Do you have Master’s degree (MA or LLM) in Human Rights, International Humanitarian Law, or related subjects (desirable) and Minimum BA in relevant field (Social Science, Psychology, Social Work, human rights, international humanitarian law or other related fields related to social development and humanitarian work or any other related areas that can bring added value to the job?

Do you have a minimum of 7+ years of relevant working experience in protection-related sectors, preferably within an INGO or UN out of which 5 years should be supervisory/managerial experience?

If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.

The Role

Work in partnership with the national and field teams and partners to better integrate protection into the different programmes, especially in the humanitarian action programme in the implementation of sustainable solutions.

What we are looking for

This position will require to be an exceptional, dedicated, and highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to Oxfam's values and beliefs with the following skills and competencies: 

  • Strong theoretical, technical, and practical background on protection and Strong skills in networking with partners and donor liaison
  • Able to gather and critically analyse data, gaps and trends related to Protection issues.
  • Solid time-management skills, resourcefulness, and attention to details
  • Strong organizational skills and ability to manage efficiently multiple priorities, deadlines and tasks and proven training skills and capacities in developing trainings
  • Demonstrable understanding of the gender dynamics of protection works and ability to implement protection activities with a strong emphasis on the gendered aspects of conflict, violence and abuse.
  • Proven ability to work creatively, innovatively, and effectively with limited direct supervision.
  • Proven experience as a team worker and demonstrably co-operate with members of the teams.
  • Familiar with and abide by the NGO/Red Cross Code of Conduct, the People in Aid Code, CHS and sphere principles.
  • Experience working with partners.
  • Understanding of advocacy and campaigning work.

Source: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/vacancy/protection-manager-international-national-int9413/19003/description/