Fixed-term contract – Starting position: 06/16/2024
PUI around the world
With 40 years of experience, Première Urgence Internationale:
- Helps nearly 6 million beneficiaries
- With a budget of more than € 100 million per year
- Distributed in 22 countries, on 5 continents
Thanks to the involvement and commitment of:
- More than 2000 national employees
- Around 200 expatriates of 45 different nationalities
- And 90 employees at headquarters
PUI works in 10 sectors of intervention and stands out for the implementation of an integrated approach in its response. This method aims to identify and understand all the needs of people affected by a crisis. Our teams are mobilizing to provide a global response to all the basic needs of populations victims of humanitarian crises in an emergency, allowing them to regain autonomy and dignity.
To find out more about our history , our values , our areas of intervention.
Focus on our activities in the DRC
Our mission in the DRC has existed since 2001. PUI is developing its integrated approach there with projects in primary health and the fight against malnutrition. PUI operates in Ituri with health and nutrition projects, and in North Kivu through an integrated emergency health and nutrition approach supplemented by food security activities.
And the Protection Coordinator in all this?
As a Protection Coordinator, you will be responsible for the development and application of the mission’s operational Protection strategy and the quality of current and future Protection programs in the definition phases. , implementation monitoring and evaluation. You will provide technical support to project teams and in particular to Protection project managers in a functional relationship. You will also ensure the representation of PUI to authorities, humanitarian actors and donors for the Protection sector. Finally, with all the Technical Coordinators and the SERA department, you will provide technical support to ensure that the principles of transversal protection are taken into account in all PUI interventions.
To this end, your responsibilities will be as follows:
- Context analysis / Strategy / Development: You will participate in the development of the operational strategy in Protection and contribute to the development of new relevant interventions in Protection on the mission according to the needs identified in the country, respecting the framework intervention in PUI Protection. In coordination with the Protection team, you will monitor Protection activities in the country and analyze their strengths and weaknesses.
- Program quality: You will provide functional technical support in your field of expertise to the program teams, in particular to the Protection program managers, and you will ensure the quality and effectiveness of the mission Protection program(s).
- Representation / Coordination: You will ensure sectoral representation in Protection of PUI with partners, donors, national authorities and local stakeholders, and will represent PUI in meetings of the Protection Cluster or sectoral coordination group in Protection. You will also contribute to the smooth circulation of information in the Protection sector.
- Human Resources / Training: You will offer technical support to project teams and in particular Protection teams, and will provide support to Project Managers for the recruitment of technical Protection personnel. You will also supervise the content of Protection training and the quality of Protection activities based on identified needs.
- Logistics and administration: You will ensure that logistical and administrative procedures are respected by the Protection teams under your responsibility and will keep the logistics and administrative departments informed.
- Security: You will contribute to compliance with security rules on the mission and transmit all information relating to security to your line manager and/or to the “Security” Manager of the mission.
The challenges that await you:
The challenges of the position are as follows: 1) Strengthen the positioning of PUI as a Protection player in the DRC 2) Gradually specialize the protection department on the themes and standards of General Protection and GBV, social support and case management 3) Strengthen the structure and technical capacities of the department at the coordination level and at the operational base level by mobilizing specialized resources 4) Strengthen the integrated approach to protection and develop integrated protection projects/activities with other sectors of PUI (HEALTH, MENTAL HEALTH, SECAL, WASH, etc.). 5) Promote safe and dignified programming by strengthening the incorporation of protection principles in projects implemented on the DRC mission. 6) Develop local partnerships
What you will need to succeed
- Formation
You can demonstrate a Master’s degree in humanitarian project management, science, commerce, political or social sciences, law or any other associated field. Training in quality process management such as URD Training (dynamic compass) or SPHERE would be highly appreciated.
- Experience
You have at least three years of experience in managing protection programs or in a similar position in an international context. Experience working in environments with security threats is required. You also have a strong understanding of global protection principles and standards and relevant bodies of international law, as well as strong experience in cross-sectional protection and protection monitoring. Work experience in countries at war/conflict will be an added value, as well as experience in Psychosocial Support, Gender-based Violence, advocacy and/or human rights. Have you already worked with Première Urgence Internationale? This will be an undeniable asset!
- SKILLS
You have excellent writing and speaking skills and master team management. You have a good knowledge of program management and quality monitoring as well as main donors (UN agencies, ECHO, EuropAid, BHA, AAP, etc.). You have a proven ability to deliver safeguarding training, a good ability to provide public representation as well as a strong ability to work diplomatically within an integrated multicultural project team. You also have strong communication skills and an ability to build trust and navigate confidently at different levels, both internally and externally. The ability to work in hazardous areas as well as knowledge of statistical, GIS and/or database software would be highly appreciated.
- Required qualities
You have a great capacity to work independently and to take initiatives and responsibilities by having a proactive approach. You are autonomous, flexible and able to adapt to the needs of the team and the organization, and show a strong commitment to humanitarian principles. You demonstrate diplomacy and open-mindedness, resilience to stress and have analytical and synthesis skills. You are organized and have a certain ability to manage priorities, deadlines and a varied workload as well as an ability to delegate and guarantee effective and timely results. You have problem-solving and leadership skills, and demonstrate a proactive approach to making suggestions and identifying solutions. You have a good ability to integrate into the local environment, taking into account its political, economic and historical characteristics as well as a professional attitude and an ability to establish successful working relationships with contacts outside the projects. You have some ability to provide/structure clear and concise instructions both orally and in writing, as well as a high degree of responsibility, initiative, and demonstrate alertness and emotional stability. You have a high sense of discretion and integrity when it comes to handling sensitive safeguarding information. You also demonstrate an integrated approach and attitude as part of normal work activities and a thorough understanding of community protection issues in the countries of intervention. Finally, you have a strong commitment to supporting/developing the capacity of national staff and developing a second level of leadership.
- LANGUAGES
French has no secrets for you? Good, it’s essential for this position!
Laugh at you manager
“PUI RDC celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2022, but remains a very dynamic mission, reflecting the context of the DRC. The years 2022 and 2023 allowed PUI to see its operational volume increase and its sectors of intervention diversify, and the year 2024 should allow it to concentrate on the structuring and stabilization of the mission, in a context of multiplication of humanitarian crises. With this in mind, the role of the Protection Coordinator will be fundamental in developing this strategy and guaranteeing the effective implementation of our various projects, with a strong desire to improve quality. »
PUI will offer you
- Status: Executive on Fixed-Term Contract
- Gross monthly salary: 2,650.00 – 3,130.00 EUR depending on your experience in international solidarity + 50€ per semester of seniority with PUI
- Insurance including medical and complementary health coverage, 24-hour assistance, repatriation and foresight
- Accommodation in collective house
- Living expenses (“Per Diem”)
- Break regime: 5 working days at 3 and 9 months of mission + break bonus
- Paid Leave Plan: 5 weeks of CP/year + return plane ticket home every 6 months
Our engagements
Première Urgence Internationale considers the diversity of nationalities, genders, beliefs, profiles and statuses within its Human Resources as a major asset for its humanitarian action, and therefore adheres to strict compliance with the principle of non-discrimination throughout its work. recruitment process.
Première Urgence Internationale practices a policy of zero tolerance towards exploitation, sexual abuse and mistreatment, in all its forms, of women, children and all other vulnerable people. It mobilizes all of its staff in the promotion, dissemination and respect of the principles set out in its ethical charter.
Please note that Première Urgence Internationale will under no circumstances request financial participation for administrative costs linked to recruitment. Any information in this direction would be fraudulent, please disregard it.
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and do you agree with our commitments? Do you feel ready to take on the challenge and join the big PUI family?
How to apply
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