The Protection Assistant will provide technical and operational support to the local implementing partner in delivering ALDARA’s community-led protection activities, including conflict prevention, early warning systems, and peacebuilding. Under the guidance of the Protection Coordinator, the assistant will focus on capacity-building for Peace Committees, incident documentation, and inclusive social cohesion activities—ensuring women, youth, and vulnerable groups are prioritized.

1. Technical Support to Local Partner

• Assist the local partner in organizing trainings for Peace Committees on:
• Early Warning Systems (EWS) and conflict mitigation.
• Human rights monitoring and incident reporting protocols.
• Support the partner in community-led risk mapping, ensuring marginalized voices (women, youth, IDPs) are included.
• Support the filed protection mission led by the local partners. 
• Troubleshooting with local partner to address implementation challenges.

2. Monitoring & Documentation:

• Reviewing local partner reporting to ensure it accurately reflects implementation and meets reporting requirements.
• Log incidents (violence, displacement, rights abuses) reported by the partner into IC’s databases, ensuring confidentiality.
• Support the donor quarterly reports development based on partner-submitted data for review by the Protection Coordinator.
• Support the filed missions for the baseline and endline surveys. 

3. Community Engagement & Gender Inclusion :

• Support women and youth mobilization to participate in partner-led Peace Committees and social cohesion activities (e.g., radio/social media dialogues, sports events).
• Support the partner in facilitating gender-sensitive sessions (GBV prevention, psychosocial first aid) by coordinating logistics and outreach.
• Address barriers to participation (e.g., childcare, cultural norms) in collaboration with local leaders and female facilitators.

4. Coordination & Logistics :

• Act as a liaison between IC and the local partner to schedule activities, share updates, and troubleshoot field challenges.
• Assist the partner in organizing workshops/peace conferences, including venue setup and stakeholder invitations.
• Manage inventory of project supplies and ensure equipment is accounted for and functional.
• Proactively coordinate with local authorities, NGOs, UN agencies, protection actors, and other key stakeholders to ensure program alignment, secure required approvals, and strengthen collaboration.

Qualifications:

Education: Diploma or equivalent in social sciences, community development, or related field. Bachelor’s degree is a plus.

Experience:

At least 2–3 years in protection, humanitarian assistance, or community mobilization, preferably in West Darfur.

Familiarity with gender-sensitive programming and safeguarding principles.

Skills:

Strong interpersonal and communication skills for working with diverse communities.

Basic computer skills (Word, Excel) and ability to compile reports.

Fluency in Arabic (required) and English (preferred); local languages an asset.

Willingness to travel frequently to remote areas under challenging conditions.

Desirable:

Prior experience supporting local NGOs or community-based organizations in conflict-affected areas.

Training in PSA (Psychosocial Support) or GBV case management.

How to Apply

Submit a CV and cover letter to procurment@invisiblechildren.com  with the subject line "Protection Assistant Application – ALDARA Project" by [Aguust10].

Invisible Children prioritizes local hiring. Women and candidates from marginalized groups are strongly encouraged to apply.