Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty.
Do you have Bachelor’s degree in social studies , International Relations, Humanitarian Assistance, or a related field. With a minimum of two years of demonstrated experience in protection, human rights, or humanitarian programming ?
Or Do you have 3 years of demonstrated experience in protection, human rights, or humanitarian programming, if BA is not in related field. Good practical understanding of protection issues and approaches in humanitarian contexts, including the constraints, sensitivities and risks associated with such work ?
Do you have Good understanding of protection standards, key sectoral issues and processes ?
If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you.
The Role:
Oxfam {Syria } is looking for The protection assistant plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day implementation of protection activities in the Southern hub. In coordination with the Protection Officer, the Protection Assistant contributes to ensuring the safe and effective implementation of activities aligned with Oxfam Safe Programming and safeguarding standards. These activities involve close coordination with WASH, EFSVL, as well as with other support functions. Responsibilities include assisting in identifying and assessing protection and emergency cases, determining necessary protection response, conducting outreach, and implementing community-based protection activities. Additionally, the assistant supports the ongoing implementation of protection activities in collaboration with local partners.
What we are looking for:
We’re looking for a candidate who cares about Oxfam's mission to end poverty and is personally aligned to our feminist principles and values of empowerment, accountability and inclusion in all you do.
An ideal candidate for the role will also be / have:
•Bachelor’s degree in social studies , International Relations, Humanitarian Assistance, or a related field. With a minimum of two years of demonstrated experience in protection, human rights, or humanitarian programming.
•Or 3 years of demonstrated experience in protection, human rights, or humanitarian programming, if BA is not in related field.Good practical understanding of protection issues and approaches in humanitarian contexts, including the constraints, sensitivities and risks associated with such work.
•Good understanding of protection standards, key sectoral issues and processes.
•Demonstrable understanding of the gender dynamics of protection works, willingness and confidence to implement protection activities with an emphasis on the gendered aspects of conflict, violence, and abuse
•The ability to work as a team player – supporting other departments, especially Gender, is essential
•Fair understanding of monitoring and learning processes
•Proven ability to apply professional and ethical standards to data collection and analysis processes, and research
•Good verbal and written communication skills in Arabic and English
•Able to live and work in remote, insecure and logistically challenging operations and in a multi-cultural environment, with a high level of adaptability and initiative
We offer:
We offer a competitive salary and a range of additional benefits to staff including flexible working options, generous pension scheme, annual leave, additional leave allowances, company sick pay, life assurance and a range of other benefits.
From the day you join Oxfam we invite you to stretch and learn in your role. Our wide range of Learning & Development opportunities includes in-house courses, e-learning modules, on-the job learning opportunities, coaching and mentoring, and much more.
You can read more about all Oxfam has to offer here.
How to 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.