Protection officer
Job Description
Part (1): Job Specification
Job Title: Protection Officer
Status: Full-time.
Department : Programs
Function reporting: Protection Manager/ Project Manager
Scope of Work (objectives) : The Protection Officer's objectives include monitoring the crisis-affected population's safety, conducting service provider mapping, informing communities through discussions/interviews, referring urgent cases, ensuring confidentiality, and collaborating with team members for effective protection response.
No. of Supervised staff:8
Duty Station: Roving (basically Sana’a with travel to Al Hodaidah and Raymah)
Main Purpose: The Protection officer will be responsible for contributing to the timely and quality implementation of activities, delivering continuous technical support, performing monitoring and evaluation of the quality of work, and capacity building of staff who s/he will be working within integrated protection activity guarantee the proper functioning and SOP of protection band the referral Policy in the project by follow up the project goals and ensure effective performance and response. The position requires a flexible working schedule. Allowing working hours during day and night times if needed
Duties and Responsibilities:
1.Ensure daily quality implementation, monitoring, and evaluation of integrated protection project interventions and activities according to the project plan
2.Provide technical support to team at field level with providing specific capacity-building, tools, awareness, guidance, and training on PSS, CM, and protection interventions to ensure the relevant components are consistent with the project goals and Response.
3.Plans and supervises the development, coordination, implementation and monitoring of project protection activities.
4.Carries out regular field visits to provide technical support for implementation activities and monitor project progress, advising for the staff as per need.
5.Ensure strict adherence to confidentiality for all case-related information; protect the identities of clients in the design and implementation of all activities.
6.Coordinate the preparation of, implement and oversee Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all protection activities
7.Research, collect and disseminate relevant protection information and good practices to enhance protection delivery
8.Develop the protection capacity of organization staffs to assume their responsibilities through protection training, mainstreaming and related activities
9.Provide ongoing protection analysis (including aspects of conflict analysis, gender, and risk management) and lessons learned from project experience to inform the project manager, and program managers in improved program development, implementation
10.Follow up the Referring cases that need to appropriate services and ensure post referral follow up;
11.Ensure proper documentation of data collected (hard and soft copies)
12.Ensure adequate project monitoring systems and evaluation procedures are in place applying appropriate tools in order to collect and update all progress indicators for the project
13.Act as the focal point for all protection related issues
14.Builds and maintain good relationships with relevant agencies and service providers
15.Refreshes list of contacts and service mapping provided project and other partner.
16.Active participation in periodic meetings and meetings in the organization as well in the protection cluster meetings.
17.Organizing and facilitating focus group discussions or individual interviews to gather information from affected populations.
18.Providing accurate and timely information to communities regarding available services and resources.
19.Maintaining strict confidentiality of sensitive information obtained during the course of work.
20.Collaborating closely with the Protection Manager, other Protection Officers, and relevant team members to ensure a coordinated and effective protection response.
21.Contributing to the development and implementation of protection strategies, plans, and activities.
22.Documenting incidents, preparing reports, and maintaining accurate records of protection-related activities.
23.Providing support and guidance to community-based protection structures or mechanisms.
24.Conducting training and capacity-building activities for staff, volunteers, or community members on protection-related topics.
25.Keeping abreast of relevant legal frameworks, policies, and best practices in protection and humanitarian response.
26.Participating in coordination meetings, working groups, and other forums related to protection .
27.Adhering to ADO policies, code of conduct, and ethical standards in all aspects of work.
Others:
- Any other task requested by their supervisor for efficient program implementation.
Part (2) person specification for this job
Required qualifications experience and skills :
•Bachelor’s degree in social sciences or any related field.
•At least 3 years’ experience working in protection activities and emergency humanitarian field .
•Previous experience working with NGOs/INGOs is highly preferred
•Fluent in Arabic and English (speaking, reading, writing).
•Strong knowledge and skills of computer
•Show diplomacy, good communication and has good interpersonal skills.
•able to take initiative and adapt to changing circumstances and priorities able to work to tight deadlines under pressure.
•Possess multi-cultural flexibility and experience
•Strong organizational skills and good ability to make proactive suggestions
•Calm, listen rigorously, able to work under pressure and handle stressful situation
•Team player, and able to work independently
Gender : Female /Male
How to Apply: Requirements:
- A cover letter including a maximum two pages description of why you are an ideal candidate and what you would bring to the role.
- A current curriculum vitae.
- Names and contacts (telephone, fax, and e-mail addresses) of three professional referees who are familiar with your qualifications and work experience.
- Your nominated referees ideally should have persons from each of the following category: direct supervisor, internal peer and/or direct report.
- Screening will start immediately, and will continue until the position is filled.
- Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
If you meet the requirements and interested in this job please fill out the Application on the following URL : http://erp.absyemen.org/protection-officer
Interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and not to wait until the closing date, as applications will be reviewed as they are submitted.
•INTERVIEWS WILL BE CONDUCTED ON A ROLLING BASIS.
Deadline to receive applications :Date (17/10/2024)