Malteser International is the international humanitarian relief agency of the Sovereign Order of Malta. For over 60 years we provide relief and recovery for people during and following conflicts and disasters around the world. Christian values and humanitarian principles form the foundations of our work. In over 30 countries in Africa, the Americas, Asia and the Middle East, we support people in need – regardless of their religion, origin or political convictions.
We provide humanitarian aid in accordance with international standards and have set ourselves the goal of increasing the quality and effectiveness of our aid programmes in our current strategy. We want to strengthen the participation and commitment of the recipients of our aid and systematically use the knowledge and experience from our programmes.
To support our global work at the headquarters in Cologne, we are looking for a Protection Specialist (m/f/d).
As a Protection Specialist you will be part of the Quality, Evidence and Learning Department and promote the active implementation of international protection standards in our programmes and be responsible for the prevention and investigation of cases of sexualised violence and exploitation. Your work will be carried out in close cooperation with the project managers at the headquarters, our international project teams, advisors and partner organisations in our countries of operation and will also include travel to the project locations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Creation of a protection-specific concept to build expertise and implementation in our worldwide programme locations
- Capacity building for the project teams and partner organisations in project applications and implementation of MI protection standards
- Preparation of funding applications to international donors for protection-specific projects
- Monitoring and support of the implementation of measures in the area of Protection from Sexual Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA) at the headquarter and all MI locations
- Building and strengthening capacities for the prevention, reporting and investigation of cases of sexualised violence and exploitation
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Completed university studies in a subject relevant to the job
- Very good knowledge in the area of Protection, Protection Mainstreaming, PSEA, Gender, Age & Inclusion
- At least 5 years of professional experience in international humanitarian aid and/ or development cooperation in the fields of project management, MEAL and knowledge management as well as profound knowledge of international standards in humanitarian aid and development cooperation and of the requirements of international donors in these fields
- Structured approach to work and excellent ability to formulate in writing
- Experience in and enjoyment of imparting knowledge and ability to work with changing multicultural teams
- Professional proficiency in English and German, further foreign language skills are an advantage
- Fitness and willingness for travel to the tropics
- Identification with our values as a catholic organisation
WHAT WE OFFER:
- A responsible and exciting job in a committed, international working environment
- The possibility of business trips to our project locations
- A modern, well-equipped workplace in Cologne and a subsidy for public transport
- Flexible working hours and mobile working by arrangement as well as a good reconciliation of work and family life
- A full-time position limited to two years with the option of extension
- Adequate compensation according to AVR-Caritas including Christmas and holiday pay, child allowance as well as a company pension scheme and other social benefits
How to apply
IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN THIS POSITION, PLEASE APPLY ONLINE AT OUR JOB PORTAL.
Please submit your application (CV, meaningful letter of motivation and references) via our online job portal until 14 November 2021.
Severely disabled applicants will be given preferential consideration in the case of equal suitability in accordance with the legal basis.