Experience / Training
- Typically, a 4-year University degree in social work, psychology, or another related field; advanced degree preferred. Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.
Experience
- 12+ year of relevant and progressive experience working in related field preferred, with minimum of 7 years of professional experience in humanitarian work, and substantial experience in child protection, including in emergencies and in conflict settings.
- Demonstrable technical expertise in the assessment of and design and delivery of responses to protection needs of children and young people.
- An understanding of International Medical Corps internal mechanisms and structures.
- Knowledge of community- and family-based approaches to child protection, child survivor centered care, and psychosocial support.
- Experience working with refugees and IDPs
- Good knowledge of humanitarian principles and international child protection standards
- Experience with participatory approaches to protection, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management
- Experience training on child protection technical areas with a variety of audiences.
- Experience conducting assessments
- Relevant regional experience strongly preferred
- Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs
- Profound cross-cultural awareness
- Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
- Ability to read, write, analyze and interpret technical information in the English language.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field and HQ, counterparts, government representatives and others
Equal Opportunities
International Medical Corps is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or status as a veteran
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