Protection Coordinator (National Position)

The Protection Coordinator will be responsible for:

- Coordinating the implementation of all protection-related activities to ensure achievement of project objectives.
- Planning and organizing protection interventions in accordance with the project workplan, timeline and agreed methodologies.
- Supervising the implementation and quality of protection services, awareness sessions, referrals, case management and capacity-building activities.
- Coordinating with the local and international partners, local authorities, protection actors, and any other relevant stakeholders in order to insure a good implementation of the activities at a local level.
- Managing the collaboration with the local partner and ensuring timely and quality implementation of delegated activities.
- Conducting and supporting protection needs assessments, consultations and analysis among target communities.
- Developing and overseeing protection tools, methodologies and monitoring mechanisms.
- Collecting, analyzing and consolidating protection-related data and contributing to periodic narrative reports.
- Ensuring full compliance with AVSI procedures, donor regulations and protection standards.
- Reporting regularly to the Country Head of Programmes and supporting him/her in the overall coordination, strategic planning, monitoring, and successful implementation of the MA'AN project.
- Supporting the Country Representative in identifying new protection needs, developing project concepts and contributing to proposal development and fundraising initiatives.

The successful candidate should hold a university degree (Bachelor's or Master's) in Social Sciences, Humanitarian Action, International Relations, Law, Psychology, or another relevant field, with at least 2 years of professional experience with international NGOs or humanitarian organizations in Libya, preferably in the fields of child protection and/or education.

- Proven experience in coordinating/implementing international development or humanitarian projects in Libya
- Good knowledge of humanitarian protection principles, safeguarding, Accountability to Affected Populations (AAP), Gender and Inclusion, and Do No Harm approaches.
- Experience working with local partners, authorities and humanitarian coordination mechanisms.
- Strong planning, organizational and coordination skills.
- Excellent analytical, reporting and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent command of English and Arabic (written and spoken); Knowledge of Italian is a strong asset.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to work in multicultural teams.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
*AVSI reserves the right to request information from previous employers regarding any disputes, safeguarding concerns, investigations, or disciplinary actions, and to require the candidate to provide criminal and civil records, for the purpose of assessing the worker’s professional suitability for roles involving contact with vulnerable individuals, including children and adults.*
** AVSI applies the principle of inclusiveness and non-discrimination in its selection process, ensuring equal opportunities regardless of sex, age, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, gender, marital status, religious belief, disability, or belonging to protected classes.