IFRC Job for Senior Social Protection Programme Officer:
The International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) is the world's largest humanitarian organization providing assistance without discrimination as to nationality, race, religious belief, class, or political opinion. The office's role is to support the Nepal Red Cross Society (NRCS) in delivering humanitarian services to the most vulnerable. More information on the organization and its activities can be obtained from the following website:
www.ifrc.org and www.ifrc.org/where/country/cn6.asp?country=123
Position: Senior Social Protection Programme Officer for IFRC - Danish Red Cross
Qualification: Master's degree in development studies, disaster management, social science, political science or related degree and/or demonstrable experience
Experience: Demonstrated experience of working on Social Protection programmes, shock responsive social protection policy and programming; humanitarian cash programming, humanitarian systems, and linkages with social protection systems (understanding of the political economy of linking humanitarian cash with social protection)
Responsibilities: The overall purpose of this position is to support NRCS HQ and field teams (staff and volunteers), as well as government personnel supported through the "forecast-based Action and Shock Responsive Social Protection" project, to identify possible adaptations of the Social Protection system (especially the Social Security Allowance scheme) to become shocked responsive, that is to be able to act in anticipation of a disaster and to continue functioning during and after a disaster (business continuity); so it can deliver timely and relevant support to the affected populations. The Senior SP Programme Officer will also contribute to the quality of the implementation, capacity building, and a process of learning and documentation of evidence and best practices.
Interested applicants should submit their CV accompanied by a cover letter demonstrating how their experience is relevant to the specific technical requirements and details of the job duties and responsibilities mentioned in the job description no later than 8th November 2020. Detailed job responsibilities for the position can be obtained from the following website:
http://www.jobsnepal.com/employer/international-federation-of-red-cross-and-red-crescent-societies-ifrc/8923
Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for the selection process.
Contact Details:
IFRC Country Office Nepal,
Red Cross Marg, Tahachal, Kathmandu.
Phone: 4285843, 4286100
Re-advertised: First date of publication: 27 September 2020
