Field Protection Monitor

Anbar

Organization: DRC - Danish Refugee Council
Location: Anbar
Grade: Mid level - Mid level
Occupational Groups:
- Legal - Broad
- Legal - International Law
- Human Rights
- Civil Society and Local governance
- Protection Officer (Refugee)
- Animal Health and Veterinary
Closing Date: Closed

Aim:

The Field Protection Monitor is responsible for conducting a range of protection activities, including information provision and regular participatory protection assessments of potential/selected beneficiaries. The post holder works in close cooperation and coordination with other team members and reports to the Protection Officer.

Reporting lines:

Reports to: Protection Officer

Subordinates: No direct subordinates

Responsibilities:

Conduct regular field participatory protection monitoring and assessments, using as much as possible an age, gender and diversity approach, in order to fully understand protection concerns and priorities. Assess the resources available to the targeted displaced community to increase their own safety and protection.

Enhance and facilitate discussion on main protection concerns and response capacity within the displaced and the host communities.

Identify, individually advise and assess the needs of the most vulnerable individuals, particularly women at risk, and the available response opportunities in accordance with set guidelines, plans and schedules.

Conduct vulnerability assessment and identify cases for assistance according to pre-defined criteria.

Refer protection cases to the Protection Officer and/or relevant agencies, including updating the database on case referral and follow up.

Report on special needs cases and advise on type of assistance, following discussion with beneficiaries.

Develop monthly visit plans on assessing, re-assessing and following up cases in coordination with other (field) staff.

Ensure dissemination of clear and reliable information on service provision and other pre-selected key topics.

Conduct information sessions, record feedback (comments, suggestions) and report results back to Protection Officer on issues of concern with recommended areas of intervention

Submit weekly and monthly activity plans, reports and recommendations for assessed persons and identified beneficiaries to the Protection Officer;

Maintain constructive relationships with municipalities, other local government institutions, local NGO partners and other international organizations in coordination with the other team members

Contribute to capacity building of local organizations, community groups, and stakeholders

Prepare and maintain in a well-organized manner comprehensive files for each managed case, as well as keep a report of information gathered during field visits and in-house meetings

Other

Any other duties as may be assigned by the Line Manager;

Conduct duties in accordance with DRC Iraq programme Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs);

Conduct duties in strict accordance with DRC Code of Conduct and the principle of confidentiality.

Ensure transparency and DRC’s positive regard and reputation within communities.

This position requires travel between base/suboffices/community centers/mobile centers

Essential Qualifications and Experience:

Relevant professional experience of not less than 2 (two) years;

Familiarity/prior experience with DRC and its persons of concern (including internally displaced persons and refugees-returnees) would be a distinct advantage;

Familiarity with digital data collection

Familiarity/prior experience with NGO sector would be an advantage.

Good spoken and written English/Arabic and relevant computer skills.

Full respect for client/organisation confidentiality.

Demonstrated interpersonal skills and respect for people with special needs and other vulnerability.

Ability to work in a multicultural context as a flexible and respectful team player.

Preferred Qualifications and Experience:

University degree in social sciences, psychology or other relevant field, or undergraduate degree with demonstrated strong experience;

Report writing skills.

Experience of work in the UN or NGO or voluntary sector is preferred but not essential.

Competency profile:

Excellent communication and inter-personal skills including sensitivity

Excellent organizational and planning skills

High regard toward preserving confidentiality of work-related information and data

Strong reporting skills

Flexibility, creativeness, tolerance and maturity

Excellent knowledge and understanding of local communities and customary rules

Punctuality and respect for applicable rules and procedures

Ethical and transparent decision-making

Independent work, i.e. with minimal supervision and under pressure

Self-motivation, goal/result-orientation and team work

Computer/IT literacy (OS Windows/Vista/Linux, MS Office – Word, Internet etc.)

Languages:

Spoken and written Arabic is essential and/or English is appreciated.

Qualified female candidates are encouraged to apply.

Commitments:

DRC has a Humanitarian Accountability Framework, outlining its global accountability commitments. All staff are required to contribute to the achievement of this framework .

Need further information?

For more details on this position please contact at jobs@drciraq.dk .Please note that applications sent directly to jobs@drciraq.dk will not be considered.

Application process:

Interested? Apply for this position by clicking HERE then click Apply for position. All applicants should send a cover letter and an updated CV no longer than four pages, both in English. Your CV should also include contact details of three professional referees.

Please note: that given the urgency of vacancy the position may be filled before the due date.

This vacancy is now closed.
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