Protection Assistant

Context/Reporting line:

Under the general guidance of the Protection Coordinator, the overall supervision of the Protection Officer, the administrative supervision of the Head of Sub Office (HoSO) and the direct supervision of the Senior Protection Assistant, the successful candidate will be responsible for the following duties.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Assist in the timely and effective implementation of protection unit field activities.
2. Conduct protection monitoring, collect high quality information through direct observation, focus group and community discussions, and key informant interviews in accordance with IOM’s guidelines and SOPs.
3. Conduct community meetings, FGDs, and other direct community activities as part of protection monitoring.
4. Identify protection trends and closely coordinate with supervisor to respond and report such concerns.
5. Identify and respond appropriately to beneficiaries with protection needs including through referrals, case management, and emergency cash assistance.
6. Refer beneficiaries to key service providers in accordance with IOM guidelines and SOPs.
7. Provide comprehensive case management services in accordance with IOM guidelines and SOPs.
8. Ensure all protection activities and cases are individually documented, filed and up to date in IOM share point.
9. Maintain and update electronic databases and records for each client and keep detailed notes of all casework activities.
10. Conduct and facilitate regular community engagement and awareness raising activities as required.
11. Support the development of referral service mapping. Collect information on access to services and provide regular updates on changes to services available.
12. Ensure the protection safe space is open and staffed during working hours, and that minimum standards are maintained.
13. Attend relevant meetings at the request of the Senior Protection Assistant.
14. Carry out any delegated activities as assigned by line manager or senior management at the field level.
15. Complete all protection training assigned by the Senior Protection Assistant, National Protection Officer, Protection Officer, or Protection Coordinator.

While this vacancy is open to both Internals and Externals, priority shall be given to qualified Internal applicants.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this link:

https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20230802130530/mVxZLQXdla0NTikWIetEpO325       

In order for an application to be considered valid, IOM only accepts online profiles duly completed. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.