Protection Coordinator

RET

Position Name: Protection Coordinator 

Duty Station: Çorum, Türkiye

Duration: Date to hire- August 31, 2020 (with possible extension)

Applicaton Closing Date: September 26, 2019

Qualifications and Experience Required

Reporting Line : Protection Coordinator reports to Programme Manager.

S/he supervises relevant Project staff ; i.e. Protection Assistants, Psychosocial Counsellors, Lawyer, Recreational PSS Trainer. 

S/he closely works, at the country level, with the support functions (Finance, Logistics, Procurement, Human Resources, Administration, etc.)

General Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Programme Manager, the Project Coordinator is responsible for:

Supervise and guide the full implementation, management, coordination and achievement of expected outcomes of RET's Local Initiative Fund in Turkey Project;

Implement RET's strategy in a timely, effective and efficient manner;

Participate in the production of quality narrative, in coordination with the management staff and in compliance with RET’s and the donor’s expectations.

Technical Competencies

Bachelor’s degree (preferably Master’s degree), preferably in Humanities and Social/Political Sciences;

At least 2-year experience in the project management in the field of Protection, primarily in Individual Protection Assistance and PSS

Strong communication and interpersonal skills,

Experience of active role in technical supervision and coaching, with particular focus on IPA. 

Ability to write clear and well-argued assessment and project reports.

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Fluency in English and Turkish required

Flexibility in difficult working conditions.

Job Summary

Specific Responsibilities

Project Implementation

Provide technical support and supervision to the project staff during the set-up and implementation of protection activities. 

Ensure standard operating procedures (SOPs) and vulnerability eligibility criteria for the IPA are in place

Strategize on the development and execution of a community engagement strategy.

In close coordination with the Project Staff, develop effective and efficient Work-Plans, detailing each required step to achieve project objectives, in compliance with contract(s) signed with the donor(s);

Closely follow up on the implementation of the Work-Plan, and, if necessary, take any corrective measure to ensure timely implementation of the activities and/or revision of the Work-Plan;

Guide the Project team in their day-to-day work, ensuring that the activities are planned efficiently and implemented in compliance with SoPs. 

Report to the Programme Manager, in a timely manner, any discrepancy, challenge, or difficulty met during the planning and implementation of the activities.

Finance, Administration and Logistics

Closely coordinate with the different support departments, namely Finance, Administration, Human Resources (HR), and Logistics, to ensure the proper allocation of the necessary resources for an efficient and effective implementation of the project(s);

Ensure that her/his subordinates comply with RET administrative processes and procedures;

When required, participate in the HR procedures (recruitment, performance management, staff development, etc.).

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting

Ensure that data on programme beneficiaries, processes, progress and performance are collected, entered, and analysed in a timely fashion, and documented in line with requirements,

Regularly report to the Programme Manager on the implementation of programmatic activities, in line with the projects’ work plans and M&E plans.

Review the field completed M&E forms (ensuring accuracy, completion & timeliness of datasets & forms) prior to upload to Dropbox

Ensures timely development, review, and edit of periodic consolidated project reports (e.g. monthly SitReps, quarterly, or final reports), submitted by the field staff comparing reports against M&E forms kept on file.

Follow up on inconsistencies, resolving data discrepancies, upon reviewing and comparing monthly reports, in coordination with Data Management Specialist.

Secondary Responsibilities

Provide inputs for the elaboration of project proposals (narrative, operational and financial);

If requested, participate in coordination meetings with the authorities and/or partners;

Complete any additional task, as requested by the Programme Manager.

In addition, like all RET Staff

Comply with internal policies, ensuring that activities and their performance comply with what is established in RET's Code of Conduct and other Manuals;

Work as a team member;

Manage in a transparent way RET’s resources, fulfilling effectively and efficiently the tasks entrusted;

Propose, constructively, alternative solutions to problems that arise in the work area.

Core Competencies Required

People and Management Skills: Ability to work independently and in a team, demonstrate management skills and leadership;

Communication Skills: Well developed written and oral communication skills both in English and Turkish is a must. 

Integrity: Work with trustworthiness and integrity and has a clear commitment to RET core values and humanitarian principles.

Resilience/Adaptability and Flexibility: Works and lives with a flexible, adaptable and resilient manner in line with the humanitarian nature of RET ’s core activities;

Awareness and sensitivity of self and others: Demonstrates awareness and sensitivity to gender and diversity. Have experience and the ability to live and work in diverse cultural contexts in a culturally acceptable manner;

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of Sphere Standards, Protection Minimum Standards, and the Red Cross/ NGO Code of Conduct. Requires general finance, administration, reporting, monitoring and evaluation, project management, and information management and telecommunication skills;

Confidentiality: Appreciation and understanding of confidentiality and use of discretion when dealing with employment/staff matters.

Note: Due to the urgency to fill this post, RET reserves the right to review the CVs on a rolling basis and selected candidates may be interviewed prior to the closing dates listed, therefore early applications are encouraged. RET is not in a position to respond to every applicant individually due to the anticipated high number of applications. Please note that only short-listed candidates will be contacted for the first interview.