Protection and Inclusion Officer (Iraq nationals ONLY)

• PERSON SPECIFICATIONS

  ESSENTIAL

  Qualifications

  • University degree in one of the relevant areas- International Law, Human Rights, or Social Science, preferably in a development and/or humanitarian related field.
  • Fluency in both English and Arabic languages.
  • Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills;

  Experience

  Minimum 3 years’ experience of working with International NGOs in Iraq, preferably 2 years of relevant professional work experience in human rights issues, protection and/ or child protection and GBV. Working in emergency or conflict situations in developing countries is an asset.

• Required Skills/Competencies

• Planning and organizing
• Communication skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good advocacy, analytical skills
• Teamwork/working with people
• Drive for results Learning Elements
• Be familiar with IR overall programming in unstable situations;
• Articulate methodology of programme and project management;
• Articulate rights based and results based programming in IRW;
• Demonstrate a good understanding of IRW policies and strategy to address child protection and GBV issues;

Knowledge

• Demonstrate enhanced knowledge of protective and inclusive programming
• Good understanding of CHS Commitments, SPHERE, and international standards for child protection, gender and inclusion.
• Good written and spoken English; able to contribute to written reports and proposals.
• Committed to IRW values and code of conduct
• Willing and able to travel for up to 40% of role
• Sensitivity to cultural differences.

• Dear Applicant: If you are a programme person, experienced, competent, reliable, service minded, dedicated and a highly motivated professional, with a strong commitment to IRW’s values and beliefs, please apply by downloading the application pack from the below link and forward the filled and completed form Form to: [email protected] before the closing time & date (Monday, 04:00 pm,2 December 2024).

– Please write the position title: (Protection and Inclusion Officer) in the subject of the email.

– CVs will not be accepted.

– Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Islamic Relief is an equal opportunities employer. Our values and commitment to safeguarding IRW is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people, adults and beneficiaries with whom IRW engages. IRW expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us. The post holder will undertake the appropriate level of training and is responsible for ensuring that they understand and work within the safeguarding policies of the organization. All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records checks. IRW also participates in the Inter Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme. In line with this Scheme, we will request information from job applicants’ previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms his/her understanding of these recruitment procedures.