Amnesty International Senior Protection Officer Job
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Amnesty International Senior Protection Officer Job
Senior Protection Officer Job, Current Law Jobs In Kenya,
Key Relationships
- Managers, all staff, Specific International Secretariat Staff
Duties and Responsibilities
The purpose of the job is to establish and coordinate our protection programme for persons at risk. This position includes the elaboration and implementation of an efficient case management system and the planning and organization of all safety and protection support. This includes.
- Coordinating protection programme and case management system that provides timely, consistent, and effective protection and relocation options for people at risk including refugees, survivors of violence and human rights defenders among others.
- Providing thought leadership in line with international human rights and refugee standards that links humanitarian principles with justice-based organising that seeks redress for victims and survivors.
- Expanding and holding effective relationships with key partners, relevant authorities and persons that can enhance our protection programme.
- Developing and being the primary focal point for Standard Operating Procedures for all protection incidents and initiatives.
- Build staff confidence, and capacities, advise and provide oversight to ensure staff and workplace online and physical safety in consultation with the Finance Administration Manager and other staff.
What does success look like in this job?
- Amnesty Kenya demonstrates value for money and generates new human rights organising from our activities and those of partners and circles of learning.
- Evidence-based and data-driven analysis increases in our decision and external communications.
- High-quality annual and quarterly reports punctually submitted to the membership, Board, the International Secretariat, funding partners and the public.
- Integrated systems operate effectively even in the absence of the officer.
Experience & Skills
Essential:
- A degree in social sciences, management, law or another appropriate discipline
- At least 3 years of previous relevant job experience
- Knowledge of case management, risk analysis and a range of risk management strategies
- Demonstrated experience in designing, and managing protection and safety support programmes
- Demonstrated experience in coaching and empowering clients on physical and cyber-safety
- Excellent risk analysis and response understanding
Desirable
- Demonstrated experience in coordinating organizational safety awareness and training programmes
- Demonstrated experience in protecting persons from both state and civic discrimination and violence based on their gender, sexuality, statelessness or any other identity.
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