About You

Job Level Specifications

• Demonstrated ability to work in a team-oriented environment with good interpersonal skills
• Observation, active listening, and analysis skills with the ability to make sound judgment
• Good relationship management skills and the ability to work closely with local partners and community members
• Attention to detail, accuracy, and timeliness in executing assigned responsibilities
• Proactive, results-oriented, and service-oriented

Education and Experience

• BA Degree/master’s degree in gender studies, social sciences, development studies, or related disciplines along with substantial work experience in gender, Protection, and safeguarding programs in an emergency context.
• Minimum of five years’ experience for bachelor’s degree holders/ four years’ experience for Master’s degree holders
• Knowledge of technical principles, concepts, and standards in Gender and protection to affected populations; general knowledge of other related disciplines to ensure proper cross-sectoral approach.
• Proven experience in delivering training on Gender-responsive programming.
• Demonstrated understanding of international protection and gender standards.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct assessments and studies, including protection risk analyses.
• Proficient in MS Office packages (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• A previous experience in an international NGO and/or institution is a strong advantage

Language

• Basic Proficiency in both spoken and written English and local languages.

Supervisory Responsibility

• The position holder has technical supervisory roles

SAFEGUARDING POLICY

FH strives to provide an environment free from sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment in all places where relief and development programs are implemented. FH holds a zero-tolerance policy against sexual exploitation and abuse and harassment. FH expects its employees to maintain high ethical standards, protect organizational integrity and reputation, and ensure that FH work is carried out in honest and fair methods, in alignment with the FH Heartbeat and safeguarding and associated policies. Violations to stated policies will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

SAFETY AND SECURITY RESPONSIBILITIES

⮚ Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security policy of FH. Lapses in safe conduct can jeopardize the health and welfare of all staff.

⮚ Every FHE staff member has an obligation to learn and understand the security situation where they are located.

⮚ Each FHE staff member should adhere to all pertinent policies concerning safety and security.  This includes, but not limited to,

personal safety, road safety, etc.

⮚ Has a responsibility to become familiar to social, cultural and other associated features of their duty stations;

⮚ Abstains from inappropriate or offensive behavior that can put FHE in a difficult position, impair operations, and jeopardize the

health and welfare of all staff of FHE.

⮚ All FHE staff should promotes safe conducts and exercises caution in all work activities; staff should accountable for own personal and professional actions and conduct;

GENDER RESPONSIBILITIES

⮚ Be aware of the stereotypes about women’s and men’s capacities, and discuss how they influence staff, in assigning responsibility, and in managing resources at unit and organization level.

⮚ Be able to describe how gender issues relate to one’s job responsibilities and how gender equity can be promoted through the execution of those responsibilities.

⮚ Be familiar with the local Gender Focal Point(s), and go to her/him to learn more about gender issues, or when there is a gender grievance or harassment issue to resolve

⮚ Within each project and department, discuss FH’s Gender & Diversity and Sexual Harassment and sexual exploitation Policies, so that all staff are conversant with them.

⮚ Refrain from any comments or gestures that indicate prejudicial views of female staff, especially female supervisors.

⮚ In each Project and Head Office, ask women staff what changes would make it more “gender-friendly”, organization and implement the recommendations

Desired Skills

• Communication
• Team work

How To Apply

Women Candidates are highly encouraged to apply

Competent candidates can submit ONLY their application and CV to: recruitment_fhe@fh.org

Candidates MUST refer to the position title “Gender, protection, safeguarding technical lead /Coordinator ” on the subject line of their email and applications.