The Head of Protection and Safeguarding will be responsible for coordinating all Protection projects of the Irida Women’s Center. They will be responsible for coordinating the quality implementation of all aspects of the program: case management, referrals, information sharing, safeguarding, and program monitoring. The Head of Protection and Safeguarding will directly oversee staff members and volunteers responsible for the day-to-day implementation of the protection programs. They will work closely with all of Irida’s departments: Livelihoods, Finance and Operations, Fundraising and Communications to design and implement integrated trauma-informed activities, reports, proposals, needs assessments, and meal material.
The position reports to the CEO.
Starting Date: As soon as possible
Contract type: Until 31/12/2023 (with the possibility of extension)
Hours of work: 40 hours per week – 8 hours per day
(Office) Hours: 9.30-17.30
Salary: 1,200 euro (net)
JOB DUTIES:
- Implements, oversees, and trains staff on all protection and safeguarding measures.
- Provides feedback and evaluation to the CEO that all programming is in line with safeguarding measures.
- Acts as the focal point for reporting any incident concerning safeguarding and investigates relevant reports.
- Leads the Protection Program: plans, designs, and monitors the implementation of the Protection Program and provides guidance to the staff members to ensure that stated goals and objectives are met, that the programs are monitored and evaluated, and that reports are written and submitted in a timely manner.
- Provides technical guidance to the Protection team.
- Directly supervises, reports, and provides quality oversight to and mentoring of the Protection team.
- Ensure that project activities are implemented within the assigned budget parameters.
- Records and Analyzes challenges/concerns, and assesses risks and opportunities.
- Ensures relevant project data is accurately collected and updated (trackers).
- Ensures timely completion and submission of reports.
- Conducts research and analysis and drafts assessments and reports, on an as-needed basis.
- Contributes to organizational strategic direction and plans, in consultation with the other Heads and the CEO.
- Supports the Head of Fundraising with provisions of insights for the fundraising efforts about the Protection Program.
- Develop and maintain effective coordination and long-term relationships with
external stakeholders. - Effectively represents Irida Women’s Center at coordination meetings.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field (social sciences, mental health sciences), and a master’s degree will be a plus.
- At least 3 years of experience implementing and managing protection
programs. - At least 2 years of experience supervising and managing teams in a multicultural setting.
- Strong understanding of the context and strong interest in supporting vulnerable populations.
- Previous experience in program development and budget management.
- Previous experience in coaching and mentoring staff members.
- Strong analytical, verbal, and communication skills.
- Capable of applying skills and knowledge in a range of capacities, including direct implementation, advice, coordination, training, and transfer of technical knowledge.
- Ability to learn fast and adapt to changes, solution-oriented, and capacity to work under pressure.
- Positive and professional attitude, including the ability to lead and work well in a team setting, and be comfortable in a multi–cultural environment.
- High competency in Office and G-Suite packages.
- Fluency in both Greek and English.
To apply for this position please send your CV to hr@iridacenter.org under the title “Head of Protection and Safeguarding”.
Due to the urgency of filling the position, the CV will be examined on a rolling basis and the position might be filled before the expiration of the deadline. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
Disclaimer:
The above is not an exhaustive list of the skills, effort, duties, and responsibilities associated with the position.
Irida Women’s Center is an equal opportunity employer and Partner, that considers all applicants based on merit without regard to race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or disability.
Irida Women’s Center operates and enforces policies for Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child, and Adult Safeguarding.