Protection Coordinator, Jordan - seconded into Handicap International emergency response in Jordan
£29,000 gross per annum plus pension (optional)
12 months contract (with possible extension)
Unaccompanied post - Rest & Recuperation and Hardship allowance
Based in Amman, Jordan
HelpAge
International is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision
of a world where older people fulfill their
potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. Under an
existing global partnership between HelpAge International and Handicap
International, both organisations are collaborating in the response to the
Syria crisis in, at present in Jordan and Lebanon. Handicap International is an independent and impartial
international aid organisation working in situations of poverty and exclusion,
conflict and disaster. Working alongside persons with disabilities and other
vulnerable groups, its action and testimony are focused on responding to their
essential needs, improving their living conditions and promoting respect for
their dignity and their fundamental rights.
This
is an exciting secondment opportunity to develop and implement the protection and
advocacy strategy, as well as capacity building activities for the inclusion of
vulnerable groups, in particular older people and people with disabilities, in
the humanitarian response in Jordan. In order to optimize the success of
advocacy activities, the Protection Coordinator will work closely with Syrian
refugees and host communities who receive assistance from HI humanitarian
response. Key activities will include the involvement of Syrian refugees at
community and camp level in the design and implementation of protection
mechanisms, as well as advocacy and trainings with humanitarian partners, with
a special focus on people with disabilities and older people.
The post holder will be able to contribute to and deliver: high quality
research and monitoring of the needs of older people and people with disability
as well as current gaps in the response; develop evidence-based messages and
policy papers; design and implement training and capacity-building tools for a
range of humanitarian and national actors, at operational and senior level; and
monitor and analyze progress against identified indicators of success.
The ideal candidate will have Master's Degree in International Humanitarian Programme or related field
as well as extensive experience developing and managing protection programmes,
including community mobilization activities, at field level in humanitarian
contexts. You will also have a proven record of dedicated humanitarian policy
and advocacy experience at international level and strong experience of
capacity building, with a proven experience of trainings to various ranges of
actors, including international organisations.
Closing Date: 15 September 2013
Start Date: 1 October 2013
Due to the urgent nature of this position,
applicants will be reviewed as they come in and you therefore may be contacted
before the closing date for an interview.
HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.