IOM: Protection Associate – Consultant – Doha

Job Summary

Apply by: 08/07/2026

Under the overall supervision of Protection Coordinator and the direct supervision and guidance of the Protection Officer – and in close coordination with the respective units and partners in Camp As Saliyah – the incumbent will implement Protection programmatic response in line with internal policies, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Inter-Agency Standing Committee (IASC) guidelines, principles and tools on Protection, including, Gender-based Violence (GBV) and Child Protection in Humanitarian Action.

Key Responsibilities

Tasks to be performed under this contract

1. Support targeted protection assessments and consultations with affected populations, including focus group discussions, household-level follow-up, key informant interviews and other participatory methods, with a focus on identifying remaining protection needs during the operational transition and closure period.

Provide temporary operational support to protection case management activities, including follow-up on pending cases, coordination with relevant service providers, referrals, documentation of actions taken, and support the in-kind assistance where required to address immediate and time-sensitive protection needs.

Support the ongoing delivery of other protection interventions and activities, such as, management of the Child Friendly Space (CFS), community-based protection et al.

Support the planning, organization and documentation of protection assessments, community interventions and case closure-related consultations, including preparation of notes and summary findings.

Retrieve, compile, summarize and present protection-related information and data, including regular updates to unit trackers, project monitoring tools, case follow-up lists, closure checklists and other operational records required for reporting and handover.

Support the preparation of operational closure materials, including summaries of completed activities, pending actions, lessons learned, service mapping updates, referral information, filing systems and documentation required for internal review, reporting or handover purposes.

Perform other related duties as required within the scope of the consultancy and in line with the temporary operational support.

Performance indicators for the evaluation of results

Timely and satisfactory completion of all agreed deliverables in line with the workplan and established deadlines.

Technical quality, accuracy and operational relevance of the outputs, ensuring alignment with protection principles, confidentiality, do no harm, PSEA, child safeguarding and data protection standards.

Effective coordination and communication with the supervisor, relevant colleagues and stakeholders, including timely updates and incorporation of feedback.

Contribution of the consultancy to strengthening protection programming, tools, guidance, capacity-building and/or service delivery.

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications and Experience

• High School diploma with five years of relevant experience; or,Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or other related fields from an accredited academic institution with three years of relevant professional experience.

Experience with case management for at-risk individuals in an emergency response.

Experience in coordinating and managing needs of those at-risk and/or Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASCs) is a distinct advantage.

Strong interpersonal, counselling and communication skills.

Strong skills in community outreach and building relations with key community leaders and groups

Sound ability to communicate practical knowledge on actions to address Protection issues at the operational level.

Demonstrated analytical, writing and reporting skills.

Solid computer skills (MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint).

Can locate and apply key Inter-Agency Protection Resources.

Languages

For this consultancy, fluency in English is required. Working knowledge of Pashto or Dari is a an advantage.

Required Competencies

IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.

Values – all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these five values:

• Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
• Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
• Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.
• Empathy: Shows compassion for others, makes people feel safe, respected and fairly treated.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators

• Teamwork: Develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.
• Delivering results: Produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner. Is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.
• Managing and sharing knowledge: Continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge and innovate.
• Accountability: Takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own actions and delegated work.
• Communication: Encourages and contributes to clear and open communication. Explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

Notes

IOM covers Consultants against occupational accidents and illnesses under the Compensation Plan (CP), free of charge, for the duration of the consultancy. IOM does not provide evacuation or medical insurance for reasons related to non-occupational accidents and illnesses. Consultants are responsible for their own medical insurance for non-occupational accident or illness and will be required to provide written proof of such coverage before commencing work.

Any offer made to the candidate in relation to this vacancy notice is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, security clearances.

IOM has a zero-tolerance policy on conduct that is incompatible with the aims and objectives of the United Nations and IOM, including sexual exploitation and abuse, sexual harassment, abuse of authority and discrimination based on gender, nationality, age, race, sexual orientation, religious or ethnic background or disabilities.

IOM does not charge a fee at any stage of its recruitment process (application, interview, processing, training or other fee). IOM does not request any information related to bank accounts.

IOM only accepts duly completed applications submitted through the IOM e-Recruitment system (for internal candidates link here). The online tool also allows candidates to track the status of their application.

No late applications will be accepted. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

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