Job Description

Job Title
Sr Adv, Protection&Risk Mitiga
Location
United Kingdom - GB (Primary)
Category
Safe and Accountable Programming (SAP)
Date Needed By
7/1/2025
Closing Date
6/30/2025

JOB SUMMARY
International Medical Corps (UK) is an international humanitarian non-governmental organization (NGO) with its headquarters in London. IMC UK was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee in England and Wales on July 2, 2002, and registered as a charitable organization with the Charity Commission on September 19, 2002. Activities commenced on November 1, 2002. IMC UK's mission is to provide humanitarian assistance, healthcare and training to communities affected by disasters, conflict, and poverty, so they can return to self-reliance. The Charity is an independent affiliate of International Medical Corps, a US-registered non-profit organization that shares the same mission, and International Medical Corps Croatia, an association registered in Croatia.
The purpose of this role is to guide organizational efforts on protection mainstreaming, including safeguarding risk mitigation and prevention duties, within IMC's Safe, Accountable, and Effective Programming team. The role will oversee implementation of the organizational framework for protection mainstreaming and provide technical assistance and guidance on the integration of protection risk assessments and protection mainstreaming in all IMC programming. The postholder will coordinate across IMC program, technical, and country teams to ensure protection risks are regularly identified and protection considerations are appropriately integrated into all program interventions. This position will lead the prevention workstream under IMC's Safeguarding Task Force and Safeguarding Unit by advancing risk mitigation efforts and prevention-related activities, institutionalizing and mainstreaming protection within IMC, and support implementation of relevant guidance within programs and accompanying training. The role will provide support to IMC missions to provide individualized technical support to country teams in the areas of safeguarding, protection risk assessment, and protection mainstreaming.
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function with or without reasonable accommodation.
MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Mainstreaming Protection in Programming
Guide the organization and provide technical support in efforts to mainstream protection into all programming
Oversee implementation of IMC's Framework for Protection Mainstreaming, including orientation and dissemination of framework principles
Update and refine framework, based on new developments in the field and coordination with relevant colleagues
Develop and implement roll-out and training strategy for "Guidance for Mainstreaming Protection into International Medical Corps Programming"
Provide direct technical support to staff at country level in the application of protection risk assessments and implementation of protection mainstreaming guidance
Capacity Building: Safeguarding And Protection Mainstreaming
Lead on the development of prevention and risk mitigation measures within the context of safeguarding
Design and conduct organizational training related to safeguarding and protection risk mitigation, as well as protection mainstreaming
Review and provide input on key resources, training materials, and policies related to safeguarding and protection mainstreaming
Support management on recommendations for prevention and risk mitigation measures related to safeguarding investigation outcomes
Collaborate on the development, roll-out, and implementation of training materials for country-level managers, Safeguarding Focal Points, Survivor Assistance Liaisons, and Safeguarding Caseworkers
Collaborate on the development, roll-out, and implementation of briefings, orientations, and training for Accountable and Effective Programming staff, particularly being responsible for all elements related to protection risk mitigation and protection mainstreaming
Provide training and support to other departments within IMC to ensure protection is mainstreamed in other sectors
Support field staff to develop self-guided learning plans on protection mainstreaming
Assessment And Technical Support
Oversee the application of the Protection Risk Assessment Tool and the Protection Mainstreaming Action Plan with country offices and ensure their institutionalization into IMC program design and implementation
Advise country teams on the development of contextualized protection risk mitigation measures
Perform regular protection mainstreaming assessments
Support field teams to incorporate protection in multi-sectoral field assessments
Remain updated on new developments and emerging best practices and share new resources and learning with field teams
Provide individualized technical support to country teams in the areas of safeguarding, protection risk assessment, and protection mainstreaming, including regular field missions
Work with other departments to create a policy and guidance on the implementation of effective programming
Internal Coordination
Ensure international guidelines, relevant documents, and best practices are considered and shared across the organization
Ensure that key staff members are kept abreast of current national and international protection issues, trends, and protection policies
Work in close collaboration with other program specialists
Work with country teams and others to support publishing and dissemination of articles, success stories, presentations, and interviews highlighting work in protection
Perform other duties as assigned. The duties and responsibilities listed in this document are representative of the nature and level of work assigned and not necessarily all inclusive.
Job Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Master's degree in social sciences
Related field or relevant work experience
Highly experienced professional experience in the field of humanitarian protection
Highly experience in protection programming, including in emergencies and in conflict settings
Experience with participatory approaches to protection, emergency preparedness, crisis/emergency relief management
Demonstrated technical experience in protection mainstreaming in humanitarian programming and response
Working knowledge of core standards and principles of Safeguarding and Protection from Exploitation and Abuse (PSEA)
Familiarity with international humanitarian operations, coordination structures, and the mandates of donors, UN agencies, and other NGOs
Profound cross-cultural awareness
Ability to exercise sound judgment and make decisions independently
Ability to effectively present information and respond appropriately to questions from senior managers in the field and HQ, counterparts, government representatives, and others
Proficient in computer applications, especially with MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
Fluency in English is required (oral and written)
Working knowledge of Arabic and/or French is desirable
Ability and willingness to travel on business as required by the agency
Code of Conduct
As applicable to this position, an individual must promote and encourage a culture of compliance and ethics throughout the organization and maintain a clear understanding of International Medical Corps UK's and donor compliance and ethics standards and adheres to those standards. If this is a supervisory position, one must set an example of ethical behavior through one's own conduct and oversight of the work of others; ensure that those who report to you have sufficient knowledge and resources to follow the standards outlined in the Code of Conduct & Ethics; monitor compliance of the people you supervise; enforce the Code of Conduct & Ethics and International Medical Corps UK's policies, including the Safeguarding Policy and the Protection from Harassment, Bullying and Sexual Misconduct in the Workplace Policy, consistently and fairly; support employees who in good faith raise questions or concerns.
Safeguarding
It is all staff shared responsibility and obligation to safeguard and protect populations with whom we work, including adults who may be particularly vulnerable and children. This includes safeguarding from the following conduct by our staff or partners: sexual exploitation and abuse; exploitation, neglect, or abuse of children, adults at risk, or LGBTI individuals; and any form of trafficking in persons. Staff are also responsible for preventing violations to our Code of Conduct and Ethics, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any violations to the Code of Conduct and Ethics or Safeguarding Policy, you have an obligation to report.
Equal Opportunities
International Medical Corps UK is proud to provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, age, disability or any protected characteristics by law.
Misconduct Disclosure Scheme
It is our shared responsibility and obligation to prevent matters involving Sexual Exploitation & Abuse, Trafficking in Persons, Child Safeguarding and any suggested violation to our Code of Conduct, which may involve Conflicts of Interest, Fraud, Corruption or Harassment. If you see, hear or are made aware of any suggested activities then you have an obligation to report. All offers of employment at International Medical Corps UK are subject to satisfactory references and background checks. International Medical Corps UK also participates in the Inter-Agency Misconduct Disclosure Scheme (https://misconduct-disclosure-scheme.org/). In line with this scheme we will request information from applicants previous employers about any findings of sexual exploitation, sexual abuse and/or sexual harassment during employment, or incidents under investigation when the applicant left employment. By submitting an application, the job applicant confirms their understanding of these recruitment procedures. For more information about how we use the personal data in connection with scheme, please go to https://internationalmedicalcorps.org.uk/ApplicantPrivacy