Protection Officer
Quick answer
Oxfam GB is hiring a mid-senior Protection Officer in the Southern hub of the Syrian Arab Republic to lead and manage protection activities in accordance with Oxfam Safe Programming standards.
- Role
- Protection Officer
- Organization
- Oxfam GB
- Location
- Syrian Arab Republic
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Mid
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Protection Officer in the Southern hub is responsible for the technical leadership and operational management of Oxfam's protection portfolio within the hub, ensuring that all protection activities are implemented in accordance with Oxfam Safe Programming standards and Oxfam Syria's endorsed SOPs, methodologies and guidance.
What you'll do
- Lead and supervise protection staff and/or support protection partners
- Contribute to the development, implementation and adaptation of Oxfam Syria's protection and social cohesion strategy and operational plans
- Lead the identification and design of protection and social cohesion interventions
- Lead and supervise the implementation of protection and social cohesion activities
- Ensure interventions' outputs, outcomes and impact are monitored and evaluated
- Represent Oxfam in Protection Sector and other relevant coordination platforms
What it takes
- 5-9 years of experience
- Technical leadership and operational management skills
- Experience in protection programming, community-based protection, protection monitoring, and social cohesion activities
- Experience in working with partners and coordinating with local authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, community leaders and other stakeholders
- Experience in monitoring, reporting, learning and accountability
- Experience in partnership management
What you'll bring
Frequently asked questions
Where is the job located?
The job is located in the Southern hub of the Syrian Arab Republic.
What is the compensation?
The compensation is not specified in the job posting.
What are the key qualifications required?
Key qualifications include 5-9 years of experience, technical leadership and operational management skills, experience in protection programming, community-based protection, protection monitoring, and social cohesion activities, experience in working with partners and coordinating with local authorities, UN agencies, NGOs, community leaders and other stakeholders, and experience in monitoring, reporting, learning and accountability.
How do I apply?
As part of your online application, please upload your up to date CV and Cover Letter explaining your suitability against the essential criteria in the job profile through the link: https://jobs.oxfam.org.uk/jobs/vacancy/protection-officer-int11884/25144/description/
How to apply
Apply directly on Oxfam GB's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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