Protection Officer (Kherson)
Role Summary
Join Nonviolent Peaceforce as a Protection Officer in Kherson, Ukraine, focusing on civilian protection and violence-prevention programming.
About the Organisation
Nonviolent Peaceforce (NP) reimagines security and civilian protection in areas most impacted by conflict by working alongside communities to interrupt and prevent violence. NP is a global civil society organization that works with people affected by violent conflicts to enhance their security and dignity through Unarmed Civilian Protection (UCP) and by helping to transform the world’s response to conflict situations.
Programming is founded on unarmed civilian protection and is thematically focused on protection in displacement, child protection, gender-based violence protection and inter-communal violence reduction, social cohesion, and civic engagement.
NP first established a presence in Ukraine in 2014/2015 working on peacebuilding and conflict mediation. NP has had a sustained presence in Ukraine since April 2022. NP occupies a unique space in the protection response in Ukraine; simultaneously providing direct protection to at-risk civilians and providing hands-on support to front-line volunteer collectives to directly contribute to the sustainability and safety of their actions.
Key Responsibilities
The role of the Protection Officer (PO) is to support the implementation of civilian protection and violence-prevention programming for those affected by conflict.
- Actively work towards the achievement of the goals and mandate of NP.
- Abide by and work in accordance with NP values and principles as provided in the Global Employee Handbook and existing policies.
- Perform any other work-related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by the line manager.
Requirements
Eligibility Criteria
Open to individuals with relevant experience in protection and community-based programming, but no specific nationality or visa details provided.
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