Medical Teams International (Medical Teams) is a humanitarian relief agency focused on providing life-saving medical care for people in crisis. We serve all people regardless of religion, nationality, sex, or race. Medical Teams go where needed most to ease the suffering of communities affected by the crisis by providing life-saving medical care, strengthening local health systems, and supporting community health programs. Medical Teams was established in 1979 in the United States of America. The headquarters are in Portland, Oregon with programs operating in different country offices including Tanzania, Colombia, Uganda, Sudan, Ethiopia, the United States, and Ukraine.
Medical Team International is looking for qualified applicants for the following position: –
Job summary:
Under the direct supervision of the field coordinator and protection manager, the protection Prevention Officer will supervise the prevention activities in the Aftit refugee site. The protection officer will train and supervise social workers and community activists in Refugee camps to prevent and respond to GBV issues. This includes providing ongoing training and mentorship for community workers, and community activists, developing a weekly, monthly, and quarterly work plan, and utilizing monitoring and evaluation systems to ensure high-quality services. The protection officer will encourage smooth communication, collaboration and coordination among partners from the protection, health, legal, and psychosocial sectors committed to reducing the incidence of violence against women. Conduct workshops, trainings and disseminating information to all relevant stakeholders and conducting response-related training for service providers to promote quality services. Establish and strengthen the referral system in coordination with other implementing partners.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
Achieving our mission begins with how we build our team and work together. Through our commitment to enriching our organization with people of different origins, beliefs, backgrounds, and ways of thinking, we are better able to leverage the collective power of our teams and solve the world’s most complex challenges. We strive for a culture of trust and respect, where everyone contributes their perspectives and reaches their potential as individuals and teams and collaborates to do the best work of their lives.We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a journey, and we are committed to learning, listening, and evolving to become more diverse, equitable and inclusive than we are today. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to adhere to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Policies.
Safeguarding & Code of Conduct
Medical Teams International is committed to ensuring that all individuals we come into contact with through our work, whether team members, community members, program participants or others, are treated with respect and dignity. We are committed to the core principles regarding prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse laid out by the UN Secretary General and IASC. We will not tolerate child abuse, sexual exploitation, abuse, or harassment by or of our team members. As part of our commitment to a safe and inclusive work environment, team members are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner, respect local laws and customs, and to adhere to Medical Teams International Code of Conduct Policies and values at all times. Team members are required to complete mandatory Children and Vulnerable Adult Protection Policy, Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse Policy, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policy Training upon hire and on an annual basis.
NOTE: The above job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by staff assigned to this job. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of staff in this position. Duties, responsibilities, and skills are also subject to change based on the changing needs of the job, department, or organization. This description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions, it does not proscribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned; The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by Medical Teams International as the requirements of the job change.
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Interested applicants who meet the MINIMUM requirement should submit their updated CV & application letters before19 October 2024 through this link: Senior Protection Officer_ Prevention.: https://forms.office.com/pages/responsepage.aspx?id=FtY08Elfj0Odi5pTm7okrBeHQZpXUlZBn3gRp-Om-fFUMFI0OTBCMUtBUTgxQjYyU0xBUlE0Sk5RUy4u&route=shorturl
All applications must include a CV and copies of all applicable educational and work experience documents to be considered valid. Applicants called for an interview will be required to produce the original and legally valid copies of all documents.
Please include 3 references who are your immediate supervisors from current and former employers.
Only applicants meeting the minimum qualification will be shortlisted and contacted.
“We are an equal employment opportunity organization dedicated to our core values of Accountability, courageous, Tenacious, Selfless and Not alone.”
Qualified women are highly encouraged to apply.
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