HelpAge International Protection Officer, South Sudan

Protection Officer, South Sudan – seconded to the Danish Refugee Council £25,665 gross per annum 5 months contract (with possible extension) Unaccompanied post – Rest & Recuperation and Hardship allowance Based in Maban, South Sudan

HelpAge International is a global network of not-for-profit organisations with a vision of a world where older people fulfill their potential to lead active, dignified, healthy and secure lives. HelpAge has an affiliate organization – the South Sudanese Older People’s Association (SSOPO) who will collaborate in this project and with whom the post holder will be located in Juba. The Danish Refugee Council – Danish Demining Group (DRC-DDG) has been working with the Southern Sudanese refugees residing in Uganda since 1999. Upon the 2005 peace agreement, DRC-DDG began working in Southern Sudan with the overall objective of providing physical and organisational support to facilitate the return of, and durable solutions for, refugees and IDPs.

This is an exciting new secondment opportunity to provide technical support on older people’s protection needs within DRC-DDG and other UNHCR partner operations in refugee camps in Mabaan County, South Sudan influencing their practice through vulnerability and protection analysis of older refugees, guidance and training.

The ideal candidate will have Master’s degree qualification in a relevant subject as well as substantial experience developing and managing protection programmes at field level in humanitarian crises, including chronic complex emergencies. You will also have sound knowledge of humanitarian principles and the international legal framework for protection.

Closing Date: 10 November 2012 Start Date: ASAP

Due to the urgent nature of this post, candidates may be contacted and interviewed before the closing date of this position.

HelpAge International is an equal opportunities employer.

How to apply: 

For a full job description and instructions on how to apply, please click on the following link: www.helpage.org/PODRC