WHRD Window Protection Assessment Specialist

The consultant will conduct an internal review of verification processes and protection approaches implemented by INGO partners providing urgent protection support through the WHRDs Window’s Safety Net Stream. The role includes developing assessment tools, protection guidelines, and capacity strengthening for partners, reporting to the WPHF WHRD Window Project Coordinator.

Responsibilities

• Prepare an inception report outlining objectives, methodology, workplan, interview guides, and data collection tools.
• Conduct comprehensive review of documentation and operational processes related to the WHRDs Window’s Safety Net Stream.
• Map the end-to-end process from application referral through verification, protection support, transfer of assistance, and case closure.
• Conduct consultations with eight INGO partners to assess their internal processes and capacity.
• Review and co-design the INGO assessment tool for existing and future partners and co-assess the first round of INGO assessments.
• Develop practical protection guidance for consistent implementation of the Safety Net stream by INGO partners.
• Provide capacity strengthening sessions with INGO partners and WPHF staff.
• Produce a summary paper highlighting key findings and recommendations for improved protection guidelines and partnership management.
• Participate in virtual meetings to discuss findings and incorporate feedback into the final summary paper.

Requirements

• Master’s degree or equivalent in social sciences, human rights, gender/ women’s studies, international development, or a related field is required.
• A first-level university degree in combination with two additional years of qualifying experience may be accepted in lieu of the advanced university degree.
• A project/program management certification (such as PMP®, PRINCE2®, or MSP®) would be an added advantage.
• At least 10 years of experience in working for or supporting multi-trust funds, global funds or funds providing financing to WHRDs or other protected groups, including grant management, process and system evaluations.
• Experience in provision of protection support to WHRDs and other activists.
• Experience in Women, Peace and Security is required and work in conflict and crisis settings.
• Experience coordinating and liaising with civil society and INGOs is required.
• Experience with operational systems reviews in humanitarian or protection contexts.
• Preferred: Experience conducting feminist assessments/reviews or evaluations involving vulnerable populations, with a strong understanding of do no harm principles and research ethics.
• Fluency in English and French is required.

Skills

• Project Management
• Grant Management
• Protection Support
• Women Peace Security
• Conflict Settings
• Civil Society Coordination
• INGO Liaison
• Operational Systems Review
• Feminist Assessments
• Do No Harm Principle
• Research Ethics
• Capacity Strengthening
• Assessment Tools Development
• Protection guidelines knowledge
• Process Evaluation
• System Evaluation
• Multi-Trust Funds Experience
• Global Funds Experience
• Verification Process Review

Languages

English, French