EMAP Assistant – Community Protection Support

About the role

The EMAP Assistant will support the Integrated Protection Services project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan, by facilitating gender‑focused discussions and community activities that protect women, girls, and survivors of gender‑based violence. Working closely with the EMAP Supervisor and district manager, you will help adapt materials, lead accountability groups, and engage men and boys in behavior‑change dialogues.

Key responsibilities

• Promote a women‑, girl‑, and survivor‑centered approach and adhere to GBV guiding principles.
• Conduct community outreach, building relationships with local leaders, stakeholders, and refugee groups.
• Support project teams in organizing focus groups and safe‑space activities that assess risks to women and girls.
• Facilitate sessions with men and boys to encourage gender‑equitable attitudes and social cohesion.
• Assist with risk‑reduction measures, including dignity‑kit distribution and safety audits.

Required profile

• Passionate about supporting women, girls, and survivors of violence.
• Enthusiastic about engaging men and boys in protection programming.
• Strong interpersonal skills for community entry and stakeholder engagement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with supervisors, district managers, and project staff.

Required skills

What we offer

• Opportunity to contribute to a high‑impact humanitarian project.
• Experience working with an internationally recognized NGO.
• Professional development in protection, GBV, and community engagement.