Safeguarding & Inclusion Programming (SIP) Technical Officer

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Qualified female candidates are particularly encouraged to apply.

Background :

NRC has provided first-line humanitarian response since 2021 through multisectoral activities in shelter, education, livelihoods and food security, and information, counselling, and legal assistance. Our focus is on supporting people in hard-to-reach areas, working in partnership with authorities and local actors. We are piloting cash-based interventions with displaced populations living in host communities. NRC offers a comprehensive response for returnees and IDPs of high need, addressing their food security, livelihood, shelter, education, ICLA, and water, hygiene and sanitation needs and also responding to emergencies through NRC’s six core competencies; Shelter, Education, Cash & Market Systems, WASH and Information, Counselling and Legal Assistance (ICLA) and Protection from Violence.

NRC Somalia is part of NRC’s East & South Africa regional operation, which comprises large-scale multi-country humanitarian and early recovery interventions spread across ten countries (Kenya, Somalia, Ethiopia, Djibouti, Eritrea, South Sudan, Uganda, Tanzania, Sudan and Mozambique).  NRC’s overall strategy in the region is to enhance protection and promote the rights of displaced people in humanitarian need by improving living conditions and seeking durable solutions. The regional office is based in Nairobi and works with country programmes to ensure standardization of programmatic and operational approaches, promote multi-country programming and ensure quality and coordination. 

The purpose of the Safeguarding and Inclusion officer position is to provide technical support to Education Consortium partners and oversight to ensure the effective integration of protection, safeguarding, inclusion, and monitoring accountability across several education projects. 

Responsibilities

Generic Responsibilities:

1. Ensure adherence with NRC policies, tools, handbooks and guidelines

2. Coordinate cross-sectoral collaboration with Child Protection in Emergencies (CPiE), GBV in Emergencies (GBViE and other relevant sectors and clusters.

3. Lead gender and inclusion analysis to inform the implementation of EiE projects.

4. Support consortium partners to implement gender-sensitive interventions and child safeguarding measures.

5. Train consortium and partner staff on gender mainstreaming and child safeguarding.

6. Follow up on reported safeguarding cases and ensure they are handled in an appropriate manner.

7. Prepare and develop status reports as required by management

8. Lead the monitoring of NRC safeguarding policies, standards, and procedures across the designated education projects. 

9. Promote the rights of refugees and displaced people in line with NRC's advocacy strategy.

10. Promote and share ideas for technical improvement

11. Compliance and adherence to NRC policies, guidance and procedures, (if a function role) and a specific responsibility for the functions policies and procedures.

     

Specific Responsibilities:

• Track and maintain the SIP checklist for education-related activities in coordination with the SIP Team 

• Follow up on the implementation of the SIP AP and SIP recommendations in close coordination with the SIP Team and in collaboration with other CCs and functions.

•  Assist and support in adapting training modules and provide tailored capacity building and Induction to education staff, facilitators, educators and other contractors in line with NRC Child Safe Programming Training Package, SIP Toolkit as needed. 

• Act as a focal point SIRaR, conduct safe and timely Referrals (internal and external) along with the needed follow up, in line with NRC SRO referral system.

• Maintain regular coaching to Education team regarding identification of cases in classrooms, in line with guidance and advice of SIP advisor. 

• Follow up on CFM SIP-related complaints (e.g. safeguarding cases), feedback and issues in coordination with accountability team – per office.

• Promote gender equality by introducing gender-sensitive teaching approaches and providing gender awareness training for educators.

• Support the establishment of safe spaces for both girls and boys, enabling discussions on gender-related issues, and empower educators to respond to gender-based violence or discrimination through referrals.

• Facilitate gender, GBV and Disability training for educators on inclusive education practices to better support learners with disabilities. 

• Follow up on Disability Planning by working with Education and MHPSS specialists to adapt teaching materials and classroom environments to ensure accessibility for students with different types of disabilities

• Deliver workshops and capacity building sessions on integrating psychosocial support into daily teaching practices to create a safe and supportive learning environment.

• Represent NRC at area-level Child Protection, MHPSS, and Gender meetings with relevant partners, in coordination with the MHPSS Advisor and Gender Specialist from other partner organizations.     

• Maintain regular guidance and coaching to NRC Educators and staff on how to interact with sensitive cases of BLP Participants.

• Provide basic awareness-raising sessions on topics like Child Protection and PSS for parents, caregivers, and other community members. 

• Conduct community engagement exercises like Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) with youth and children, when needed

• Implement BLP activities, including case analysis, reporting, and training for educators and partners, in coordination with the MHPSS advisor, to enhance skills for supporting students’ emotional well-being and resilience, as per the programme policies and procedures.  

• Deliver Non-violent Communication, Phycological First Aid (PFA), Positive Discipline and Anti-Bullying training and regular coaching to Educators with regard to daily interaction with children, as per guidance and advice of education Specialist and the MHPSS Advisor

• Regularly monitor the implementation of planned MHPSS activities in schools and provide ongoing support to educators, ensuring the adoption of best practices in psychosocial support.
  Collaborate with school-based counselors (in formal schools and when available) and staff to address any challenges in the delivery of MHPSS activities and to adapt interventions as needed.

• Conduct daily visits to Education Learning centers, classrooms and facilities across NRC AOs as needed. 

Qualifications

Professional Competencies

Generic Professional Competencies:

• Minimum 3 years of work experience in safeguarding and inclusion  with NGOs and/or Humanitarian agencies. Experience of working in Somalia, specifically in the Somalian humanitarian context.

• Bachelor's degree in  human Rights, Protection,  Developments studies , Social Studies ,international relation or related field. 

• Experience in or good understanding of SIP – Protection Mainstreaming in the international humanitarian aid context;

• Excellent English language communication skills – negotiation, networking, influencing, public speaking and facilitating workshops at different levels.

• Proven ability to maintain databases and manage information, working independently and leveraging cross-department support;

• Experience in training delivery and capacity support to colleagues and partners;

• ICT skills, including strong knowledge of MS Office applications;

Behavioral Competencies:

• Handling insecure environment

• Working with people

• Analyzing

• Communication with impact and respect

• Coping with change.

• Planning and delivering results

Context /Specific Skills , Knowledge and experience

• Experience in or good understanding of SIP – Protection Mainstreaming in the international humanitarian aid context;

• Excellent English language communication skills – negotiation, networking, influencing, public speaking and facilitating workshops at different levels.

• Proven ability to maintain databases and manage information, working independently and leveraging cross-department support;

• Experience in training delivery and capacity support to colleagues and partners;

• ICT skills, including strong knowledge of MS Office applications.

What We Offer:

• Duty station: Mogadishu 

• Contract duration: Open-Ended 

• Travel: 60%

• Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s salary scale and terms and conditions, terms and conditions.

• NRC is an equal opportunities employer. In the selection of our staff, we are committed to diversity without distinction to age, gender, religion, ethnicity, nationality, and physical ability.

• NRC may be required to verify the identity of its partners and to check that its partners have not been involved in illegal activities. NRC reserves the right to use electronic screening tools for this purpose.

Key Information-Please take a note when applying

• Apply by completing all the system-required fields of your experience, employment history, and education in your application.

• Ensure to attach your latest updated CV.

• Submit your application and CV in English.

• When creating your profile, include your full name as per your passport.

• Incomplete, email and paper applications will not be considered.

• Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline.

• Applications that do not meet the minimum standards in terms of experience or qualifications will generally not be considered.

• Unsolicited applications not related to this specific job advertisement will not be considered.

• Candidates are encouraged to apply early, as applications may be screened prior to the vacancy deadline

• Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted. We receive many applicants for each vacant position

NRC will prioritize the assessment of internal staff before reviewing applications from external candidates.

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About Us

The Norwegian Refugee Council (NRC) is a global humanitarian organisation helping people forced to flee. 

Join us in assisting millions of people in areas where others cannot, tackling some of the world's most dangerous and difficult crises. Bring your skills and dedication to an organisation recognised for providing high quality aid and for defending the rights of refugees and internally displaced people. 

At NRC, we give responsibility to employees at all levels and foster professional growth and innovative teams. You can expect a supportive culture and an open dialogue with management. We are committed to diversity, equity and inclusion. 

Together, we save lives and rebuild futures.

Safeguarding is central to NRC’s work. We expect all employees to: 

• treat everyone with respect and dignity 

• contribute to building a safe environment for all 

• never engage in any form of exploitation, harassment and specifically sexual exploitation, abuse and sexual harassment (SEAH) 

• always report. NRC has a zero-tolerance approach to inaction against exploitation, abuse and SEAH