What we are looking for
The purpose of the Protection from Violence Assistant position is to provide technical support in case management.

What you will do
Generic responsibilities
• Adhere to NRC policies, tools, handbooks, and guidelines.
• Assist a range of support with the implementation of the Protection from Violence portfolio according to plan of action.

Implements independently procedures and activities within own function or core competency as delegated.
• Responsible for the organization and delivery of tasks in line with priorities and standards.

Develop and maintain knowledge of the specialist area of work in which technical assistance and support is being provided, to be most effective in supporting the team.

Use initiative in day-to-day problem solving in line with agreed procedures, priorities and standards for the area of work.
• Prepare and develop status reports as required by line management.
• Ensure proper filing of documents for all cases assisted.
• Promote and share ideas for improvement in your area of expertise.

Specific responsibilities
• Identify and respond to cases in a safe and dignified matter for effective and timely response including cases during the Mobile Protection desks.
• Ensure timely referral of cases based on the identified needs to other stakeholders for appropriate response and functionality of the referral system.
• Support qualitative data collection, assessments, key informant interviews and focus group discussions to identify community needs and protection from violence service gaps.
• Ensure regular field and home visits are carried out in line with Case management processes and PFV SOPs.
• Maintain effective working relationship with relevant stakeholders including partner agencies, community leaders and service providers.
• Ensure cases identified through feedback and referral response mechanism is addressed in timely and response matter.
• Support the PfV trends to ensure quality analysis for appropriate planning, response and advocacy.
• Assist the team in identifying and responding to emergency cases, especially internal referrals.
• Support in the development of concept notes and PFV activities to enhance timely implementation.

Participate in any other related activity in coordination with the Line Manager.
• Participate in mapping exercises and assessments aimed at identifying the locations and needs of vulnerable populations in Urban and the surrounding neighbourhoods, by using participatory data collection tools and methodologies.
• Support the maintenance of protection from violence case management database with PfV Officers.
• Ensure timely submission of reports (Highlights) on PFV activities to the line management for analysis development.
• Assist in identification of changes and/or trends related to the violence in his/her area of intervention.
• Collect and transmit regularly to the Protection from Violence Officer documents and activity reports from the villages under his/her responsibility.
• Please download JD-Protection from Violence Assistants (3).pdf to learn more about the position.

What you will bring
Context/ Specific skills, knowledge, and experience:
Qualifications, Skills, Competencies and Experience:
• University degree in law, social studies and Development studies.
• Minimum of 2 years’ work experience with NGO, legal or international organization in the area of protection or human rights
• Experience from working as a Protection or Legal Officer in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Experience from working as an Assistant in a humanitarian/recovery context.
• Knowledge and experience within a relevant administration, craft or technical field and ideally a relevant vocational qualification.
• Previous experience from working in complex and volatile contexts.
• Documented results related to the position’s responsibilities.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Experience with case management (general protection case management preferred, GBV or CP acceptable).
• Experience with psychosocial support, PFA, preferred.
• Inclusive and Accountable.
• Handling insecure environments
• Planning and delivering results.
• Empowering and building trust
• Knowledge of the context in Uganda
• Knowledge of the English and local language
• Experience working with government, local authorities, humanitarian actors, host community and displaced populations (IDPs, returnees and Refugees)