NRC has been active in Pakistan since 2001 and became an independent country program in early 2010. Today, NRC Pakistan has nine offices in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP), FATA and Balochistan, and is one of the largest humanitarian organizations in the country.
NRC is having vacant the position as Protection and Advocacy Adviser (PAA), to strengthen advocacy, protection aspects, and to facilitate implementation of and consistency with NRC's global strategies and policies within the country programme. The PAA reports to the NRC Country Director, and is a member of the Country Management Team.
Job description ■Strengthen and coordinates NRC's advocacy response to prioritized Pakistan advocacy and protection issues, linked to program, both within the country and internationally ■Provide timely and context specific information to internal and external stakeholders ■Ensure that country programme staff identify and respond to prioritised advocacy and protection concerns ■Conduct advocacy training for country programme staff ■Ensure that NRC global advocacy and protection strategies, plans and policies are implemented ■Ensure that country programme staff are familiar with relevant advocacy and protection tools, including relevant international legal frameworks ■Ensure that country specific advocacy strategies and plans are developed and integrated in the overall country strategy ■Represent NRC in public and private forums with key stakeholders ■Assist with fundraising and drafting/review of proposals for country programme advocacy ■Provide the context - and protection analysis needed as background information in country donor applications and reports
Personal qualities ■Goal- and action oriented ■Able to rapidly attain insight and understanding of the conflict, human rights and the political situation in Pakistan ■Ability to work under pressure, independently and with limited supervision ■Ability amd willingness to work under difficult circumstances ■Flexible and creative, with a sense of humour ■Ability to inspire and motivate ■All employees of the Norwegian Refugee Council should be able to adhere to our Codes of Conduct and the four organizational values: Dedicated, innovative, inclusive and accountable.
Qualifications ■University degree or higher education relevant to human rights e.g. law, social sciences, international policy or international development ■At least 5 years experience in humanitarian advocacy and protection, and a minimum of 2 years humanitarian field experience with responsibilities such as strategy development, planning and implementation of activities, analysis and drafting ■Experience working in complex emergencies and natural disasters. Candidates with experience from working within the UN or international NGOs will be given preference ■Experience in advocacy, protection training and staff mentoring ■Representation experience in private and public forums, including as a media spokesperson ■Understanding of humanitarian coordination, funding and leadership mechanisms, experience of working with protection cluster or sectoral coordination ■Knowledge of relevant protection frameworks and International Humanitarian, Human Rights and Refugee Law, and the Guiding Principles on Internal Displacement ■Strategic advocacy skills such as communication, negotiation and diplomacy ■Fluency in English, written and verbal ■Above average computer literacy ■Holder of a valid international driver’s licence
We offer ■Commencement: December 2012 ■Contract period: 12 months ■Salary/benefits: According to NRC’s general directions and free housing of moderate standard. Please note that tax fees may occur for some countries. ■Duty station will be Peshawar (this is non family posting). The position requires frequent travel within the country programme’s operational area. Peshawar is a high security area where movement of expats is limited. Combined accommodation is provided by NRC
How to apply:
Contact info.: Cristina Moran Kjølstad Recruitment Adviser (+47) 907 02 510
Arild Karlsbakk Programme Advisor (+47) 906 32 302
Arild Karlsbakk Programme Advisor (+47) 906 32 302
