Job Description

Senior Protection Officer

– Internal and External Advert

Deadline for applications: 21th November, 2022

Start date: As soon as possible

Oxfam is a global movement of people working together to end the injustice of poverty. That means we tackle the inequality that keeps people poor. Together we save, protect and rebuild lives. When disaster strikes, we help people build better lives for themselves, and for others. We take on issues like land rights, climate change and discrimination against women. And we won’t stop until every person on the planet can enjoy life free from poverty.

We are an international confederation of 19 organizations (affiliates) working together with partners and local communities in the areas of humanitarian, development and campaigning, in more than 90 countries.

Oxfam’s work in Somalia and Somaliland covers both humanitarian and development spheres, with most programming delivered in Hargeisa and eastern Somaliland, both directly and with partners. The humanitarian component focuses on delivery of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH), food security (particularly cash grants) and protection, in response to persistent, intense drought that has decimated livelihoods – primarily pastoralism, and caused mass displacement. The development component focuses on women and youth empowerment, economic inclusion, influence in decision-making and access to justice, primarily through three multi-year programmes.

All our work is led by Six core values: Empowerment, Accountability, Inclusiveness. To read more about our values please click here

Oxfam is committed to preventing any type of unwanted behavior at work including sexual harassment, exploitation and abuse, lack of integrity and financial misconduct; and committed to promoting the welfare of children, young people and adults. Oxfam expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment through our code of conduct. We place a high priority on ensuring that only those who share and demonstrate our values are recruited to work for us.

Note: All offers of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and may be subject to appropriate screening checks, which can include criminal records and terrorism finance checks.

Job Purpose

The Senior Protection Officer will support strengthening the protection capacity of Puntland population affected by conflicts and climate crises. S/he will promote the impact of Oxfam community based protection work by strengthening community action, engagement, informed and confidential access to services. The Senior Protection Officer will lead the implementing of protection project activities at field level, in timely and effective manner, support protection teams implementing project activities.

Skills and Qualifications

• University Degree in Law, Development Studies, Social Sciences, Social Work or relevant field.

• 3 to 5 years’ experience in an INGO environment, including experience implementing Oxfam community based protection works.

• Specific experience in setting up and running community-based protection program and supporting community led initiatives.

• A solid understanding of gender and protection issues and enough field experience in similar settings to design and implement innovative, appropriate solutions with a focus on program delivery and capacity building in complex emergency situations.

• Demonstrated capacity of social and communication skills and ability to work with others and as part of the team.

• Commitment to a rights-based approach, gender equality and protection

• Ability to analyse information, evaluate options and to think and plan strategically.

• Ability to prepare reports against expected results and indicators with minimal supervision.

• Demonstrable commitment to humanitarian principles and accountability frameworks, especially in working with very vulnerable populations.

• Ability and commitment to work effectively with people of diverse backgrounds and under difficult and challenging environments.

• Flexibility and a sense of humour - ability to work, live and thrive under challenging circumstances.

• A team player who is able and willing to learn from others as well as live and work in a communal setting.

• Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills.

• Commitment to and understanding of Oxfam’s aims, values and principles including rights-based approaches.

• Proven analytical skills and ability to think strategically, including the ability to think beyond the local programme context and to act within a regional framework.

How to apply

Please follow the links below to access the detailed Job Description and submit your application by

21th November 2022, however applications will be reviewed on rolling basis and assessments might be carried out before the Deadline, female candidates is highly encouraged to apply. Only short-listed candidates will be contacted.

Follow the links below.

External candidates: Apply Here

Internal Candidates: Apply Here