Contract Length: 1 year with the possibility of an extension
Base: Prague, Czech Republic or remote – home based, with travels to the Country Programmes (40%)
Starting date: ASAP
Line Manager: Protection, Gender Equality and Social Inclusion Advisor
People in Need (PIN) is a Czech-based international non-governmental organization (NGO) that has provided humanitarian and development assistance across more than 20 countries since 1992. Today, PIN stands as one of the largest organizations of its kind in Central and Eastern Europe, supporting vulnerable communities in Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and Eastern Europe. PIN empowers civil society, advocates for human rights, and promotes social inclusion both in the Czech Republic and abroad.
PIN’s roots lie in empowering civil society and human rights activists, as well as delivering humanitarian responses. Over the last 30 years, PIN has grown from a grassroots civil society organisation to an international NGO delivering multisector development and humanitarian programming with three strategic priorities: civil society and inclusive governance; emergency response and recovery; and climate resilience. With a focus on fragile and conflict-affected states, areas impacted by climate change, and remote, marginalised communities. PIN’s added value stems from its principled and needs-based approach, long-term presence in project locations, extensive experience in partnership and localization approaches, and the capacity to draw upon the expertise of a global team of technical advisors. Known for being flexible, responsive and present in hard-to-reach areas, PIN consistently strives to be locally-led as it supports people recover from crisis and build more inclusive and climate resilient societies.
We strive to integrate protection, gender equality and social inclusion considerations into all our interventions (protection and GESI mainstreaming) to ensure the highest standards of quality, safe, inclusive and accountable programming. We look for a Protection and GESI (ProGESI) Advisor to ensure programmes are designed, implemented, and evaluated in line with PIN and international principles, standards, requirements and best practices and to ensure the adherence to and implementation of standards of safe, inclusive and accountable (SIA) programming.
About the role:
The Protection and GESI Technical Advisor will provide strategic and technical guidance to ensure that protection principles and GESI considerations are effectively integrated across programs and operations. The Advisor will be part of PIN’s HQ Knowledge and Learning Department (KLD) and will work collaboratively with PIN KLD Advisors and PIN Country Programmes (CPs) teams to enhance program quality and ensure safe, equitable, inclusive and accountable programming. The ProGESI Advisor will be responsible for supporting PIN CPs in defining and assuring technical quality of PIN projects throughout Programme Cycle Management (PCM), with protection standalone responsibilities for technical quality assurance in protection areas including general protection, IPA, protection monitoring, child protection, GBV. The ProGESI Advisor is part of PIN’s Protection and Gender and Inclusion HQ team and is line managed by the PIN Protection and GESI Lead Advisor.
The advisor will also work with the Advisors of the Emergency Response and Recovery team and occasionally provide broader support to Country Programmes as part of PIN’s surge capacities. This support may be in the form of in-country assessments, project management in order to enable PIN to respond swiftly and efficiently during critical periods or in response to sudden demands. Overall, the Advisor is not expected to travel more than 40% in a calendar year.
Main Duties & Responsibilities:
The ProGESI Advisor will provide technical support to PIN Country Programmes in the areas of Protection Mainstreaming (including safe identification and Referrals), Gender Equality and Social Inclusion (GESI) and protection programming. In particular they will:
· Integration and operationalisation of ProGESI Mainstreaming: Provide technical support in ensuring the integration and operationalisation of Protection Mainstreaming and GESI (including Safe Identification and Referrals) in all stages of PCM (assessments, proposals development, implementation, monitoring and evaluation), in line with PIN ProGESI approach and utilising/adapting PIN global ProGESI resources.
· Protection standalone programming: provide technical support to PIN CPs where protection programming is being implemented (IPA, protection monitoring, Child Protection), ensuring adherence to international standards and principles for protection work, as well as risk mitigation and DNH while achieving the intended protection outcomes.
· Protection partnerships: Provide technical support to PIN CPs in assessing potential partnerships with specialised Protection actors. This includes evaluating findings from PIN’s capacity assessments to ensure the relevance, capabilities, and quality of services delivered by prospective partner organisations in Protection programming.
· Resources Development/Adaptation: Provide technical support in the development and/or adaptation and operationalisation of relevant ProGESI tools and approaches (including Referrals) ensuring context relevance and the integration of ProGESI in PCM, in line with PIN global ProGESI resources and working closely with in country ProGESI Focal Points.
· Capacity Development: Develop and provide trainings on ProGESI (including on Safe identification and Referrals), protection programming (IPA, protection monitoring, Child Protection) to PIN staff and stakeholders, in line with PIN global ProGESI approach and resources. Train project teams on ProGESI sensitive assessments and analyses.
Support to PIN Country Programmes
Technical Support and Capacity Strengthening:
· Provide technical guidance on protection-standalone interventions, protection mainstreaming and GESI to programme teams, partners, and stakeholders in line with PIN’s and international standards, requirements, frameworks and best practices.
· Develop and deliver tailored training and capacity-strengthening sessions on Protection, Protection Mainstreaming, Safe identification and Referrals, Gender Equality, and Social Inclusion.
· Support the design/adaptation and implementation of tools, guidelines, and resources for integrating GESI and protection mainstreaming in project activities.
· Support PIN CP teams in establishing Referral Mechanisms, in line with PIN protocols and standards.
· Revise/develop internal protection tools, guidelines and SoPs and suggest practical recommendations and actions for their improvement.
Program Development and Monitoring:
· Assist in the development of project proposals and frameworks, for both protection-focused and other sectoral interventions. For the latter, ensure the integration of protection and GESI mainstreaming principles, in alignment with PIN’s protection mainstreaming and GESI approach, as well as best practices and standards.Support PIN CPs teams in developing and conducting GESI Analyses and GESI Sensitive Assessments, and in using findings to inform project design and monitoring and in ProGESI Action Plans.
· Ensure that monitoring and evaluation mechanisms adequately capture the impact of protection mainstreaming and GESI initiatives.
· Provide evidence-based recommendations to influence programmatic decisions on protection mainstreaming and GESI.
· Assess the strengths and gaps within PIN’s Protection portfolio in different CPs and recommend areas for enhancement, including actionable steps. Identify the issues and circumstances that can facilitate or undermine effective protective initiatives, risk factors and risk mitigation including analysing the quality of available, external protection services.
· Assess the implementation of PIN protection programs, including the effectiveness of referral systems, for organisational learning. Provide actionable recommendations on necessary changes to ensure the achievement of intended outcomes.
· Ensure risk mitigation is embedded in the relevant programmes and that effective measures are in place to successfully respond and prevent harmful effects.
Coordination and Partnerships:
· Collaborate with internal teams, partners, and stakeholders to ensure a cohesive approach to protection programming, protection mainstreaming and GESI, in line with PIN ProGESI standards, approach and requirements.
· Build and maintain strong relationships with donors, partners, and key stakeholders to promote alignment and resource mobilization.
· In coordination with the ProGESI Lead Advisor, supports representation of PIN in selected global protection/gender equality and social inclusion networks and conferences, including presenting evidence and best practice at global events.
· Support CPs in assessing potential partnerships with specialised Protection actors.
Main requirements:
Competencies
· Strong theoretical, technical and practical background and knowledge of protection principles, protection international standards and principles for protection work, gender equality, and social inclusion frameworks and standards
· Strong understanding of international human rights, humanitarian protection principles and standards
· Strong knowledge of and experience on IPA, protection monitoring, general protection case management, specialised case management (such as GBV and Child Protection) delivered according to internal guidelines and in line with international standards and principles
· Strong knowledge of and experience in establishing and operating referral systems, in line with internal guidelines, standards and principles
· Strong knowledge and understanding of the complexity related to vulnerabilities, including intersecting vulnerabilities
· Familiarity with donor requirements related to Safe, inclusive and Accountable Programming
Education
· Advanced degree in Human Rights, International Law, Social Sciences, Gender Studies, International Development, or related field.
Experience
· A minimum of 8 years of progressively responsible experience in protection related work (including Referrals), preferably in IPA, protection monitoring, CP, GBV, protection case management, and/or GESI in humanitarian and/or development contexts.
· Strong and proven knowledge (theoretical and applied) of protection (general, child protection, GBV), international standards and framework for protection work
· Experience in designing and conducting GESI Analyses and in developing GESI Action Plans (including Gender Budgeting)
· Experience in understanding and analysing protection risks and in the identification and implementation of actionable measures to mitigate them
· Proven experience in capacity strengthening, including training design and facilitation
· Experience working in humanitarian contexts and complex crises
· Professional technical experience matching the above-mentioned duties and responsibilities.
· Previous Technical Advisory experience is an asset
· Experience working in MENA and/or Africa is desirable
Languages
· Written and oral proficiency in English is required
· Knowledge of French and/or Arabic is an asset
Personal Requirements
· Diplomacy, and excellent communication, interpersonal, and negotiation skills
· Strong organizational skills and ability to manage efficiently multiple priorities, deadlines and tasks
· Solid time-management skills, resourcefulness and attention to details
· Excellent analytical skills
· Ability to work under pressure, flexibility
· Ability to travel to Country programmes and field sites
· Good interpersonal skills and experience working with people from different backgrounds
We Offer:
· Working environment in a well-established humanitarian organization in a challenging context;
· Starting Salary and benefits based on PIN’s salary scale and HR policies and on experience.
· Time off and Rest:
– 25 days of holiday annually;
– 3 sick days and 3 study leave days;
· Equipment and Workspace:
– Laptop (also for personal use);
– Open and informal organizational culture, interesting and creative work in an international environment;
When working from Prague, Czech Republic:
– Mobile phone with a company plan;
– Flexibility with occasional home-office arrangements (3 days in the office, 2 days home-office – based on agreement);
– On-site kindergarten located on the ground floor of our building;
– Dog-friendly office environment (.
· Professional Development:
– Free access to e-learning platforms and PIN Learning Hub;
– PIN’s global Induction Training;
– Tailored capacity-building opportunities;
– Hostile Environment Awareness Training (HEAT) – if needed;
– Language courses and internal webinars support continuous growth and personal improvement;
– Free psychological consultations and coaching options.
· Additional benefits:
– Opportunity to participate in events organized by PIN, including the One World International Film Festival, knowledge-sharing sessions, and retreats;
– Multisport card (for access to numerous sports facilities – paid by employee);
· When traveling to our country programmes or to HQ:
– Reimbursement of travel expenses such as flights, visas and vaccinations; assistance with the visa application procedure;
– Travel health insurance covering medical care, incl. the repatriation;
– 24/7 Medical Support available online.
How to apply
Are you interested in this position? Great. Send us your CV and short cover letter via our application form.
Please note only the shortlisted candidates will be contacted. Interviews will be conducted on rolling basis and the vacancy will be closed when filled.
People in Need is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behaviour at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct and is committed to promoting the welfare of children and adults with whom People in Need involved. People in Need expects all staff to perform job duties and responsibilities in accordance with People in Need code of conduct and key policies (available at: https://www.peopleinneed.net/key-policies-4142gp). People in Need Staff will undertake the appropriate level of training.
All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.
We are committed to ensuring diversity and gender equality within our organization and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.