Senior Protection Officer

JOB PURPOSE

The Senior Protection Officer will be responsible for the technical supervision and coordination of all protection-related activities in the assigned areas. He/ She provides appropriate and timely oversight on the supervision of case management services, supporting, coaching, and overseeing the work of protection officers, ensuring that the training needs and capacity building for case workers teams and protection officers are addressed in a timely fashion, harmonized across LGAs and that protection services and activities are delivered in line with INTERSOS and international quality standards. Drafts and oversees the project work plan, in conjunction with the project manager and the protection coordinator for the teams under her/his purview, including case management, supervision, team meetings, general protection activities, and reporting.

RESPONSIBILITIES

CASE MANAGEMENT & SUPERVISION

• Oversee the harmonization of case management, ensuring quality control in line with INTERSOS guidelines and SOPs.
• Regularly verify the status of the case management database, conduct case reviews, and provide feedback to the Protection Officers.
• Conduct case audits to ensure that cases meet and maintain compliance with established SOPs and minimum standards in case management.

1. REPORTING, ADMINISTRATIVE & TECHNICAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Support the planning, implementation, and reporting of all protection activities via project work plans, schedules, team management, and the availability of materials.
• Support positive team dynamics and a healthy work environment where protection officers feel comfortable and supported in sharing experiences, challenges, and feelings.
• Ensure an equal division of the overall workload, timely follow-up on targets, and flag issues to the Project Manager and Protection Coordinator. Regularly review team activities to ensure compliance with INTERSOS policies and provide quality service to beneficiaries.
• Supervise the accuracy of case management using the case management platform. Protide feedback on the same to protection Officers.
• Monitor protection project timeframes for implementation, gaps, challenges, and changes.
• Participate in individual supervision sessions on a weekly basis with the Protection Coordinator, bringing immediate attention to any case of special/emergency needs, discussing ongoing issues, and strategizing on project and program development.
• Provide individual supervision sessions weekly to each Protection Officer, supporting and coaching them in their duties using various methods. Support the Protection Officers’ ability to find solutions and respond appropriately to daily challenges.
• Identify gaps and training needs for the Protection Officers and request support from the Protection Coordinator to provide the same. Provide learning opportunities via the delivery of training, workshops, and role modelling.
• Compile all reporting on case management, general protection activities, and PSS activities as per INTERSOS and donor reporting regulations and transmit every week to the Protection Coordinator for further handling. Engage in regular feedback and dialogue with the Protection Coordinator on quantitative and qualitative reporting.
• Support the MEAL team in the compilation of the monthly 5Ws, CPIMS and GBVIMS reports, and other reports as needed. Liaise with MEAL Protection Focal Point and reconcile gaps in reporting monthly.

DATA PROTECTION, CONFIDENTIALITY & ADHERENCE TO PROTECTION PRINCIPLES

• Oversee the proper and safe filing and archiving of case management files to maintain data confidentiality as per INTERSOS and international standards. Ensure that all teams are trained in data protection and confidentiality.
• Ensure adherence of team members to protection principles, codes of conduct and internal SOPs. Conduct regular case audits to ensure work follows established SOPs and minimum standards.
• Conduct all tasks respecting key protection principles, including but not limited to.
  • do not harm.
  • non-discrimination.
  • confidentiality,
  • accountability, and.
  • need-to-know principles.

OTHER GENERAL PROTECTION ACTIVITIES

• Contribute to the design and execution of project assessments, regular service mapping, updates to the service directory, the development of referral systems per area, and project data collection (surveys, pre, and post-tests, etc.…). Identify and report gaps in the availability, access, and quality of protection services in the assigned area.
• Flag protection and security issues and contribute to the identification of appropriate responses via regular data review and the submission of protection reports.
• Identify protection trends in the assigned area and provide analysis for the same.
• Harmonize guidance and support for the planning and implementation of awareness-raising activities, focus group discussions, PSS activities in the CFS and WGFS, and training workshops as instructed by the supervisory/managerial team.
• Coordinate with INTERSOS teams from other departments (WASH, Health & Nutrition, Livelihoods, etc.…) to ensure holistic solutions to beneficiaries’ needs.
• Participate in external meetings, representing INTERSOS as needed, with an emphasis on training on protection monitoring, general protection trends, and challenges.
• Ensure good relationships and coordination with the main service providers in the areas of intervention, relevant partners, and other project stakeholders.
• Support the development, updating, and local adaptation of protection tools and training material and deliver step-down training on these as needed for the field.
• Support donor reporting and project development and protection strategies at the macro level as required.
• Any other activities specified by the supervisory/managerial team.
• Ensure good relationships and coordination with the main service providers in intervention, relevant partners, and other project stakeholders.
• Support the development, updating and local adaptation of protection tools and training material and deliver step-down training on these as needed for the field.
• Support donor reporting and project development as required.
• Any other activities specified by the supervisory/managerial team.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Professional Requirements

• Minimum 4 years of work experience with an INGO, NGOs and/or local authorities in Nigeria in the protection sector.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory experience with an INGO, NGOs and/or local authorities in Nigeria.
• University degree in a related field (e.g., Social Work, Psychology, Law, etc.…).
• Strong technical knowledge of general protection (protection monitoring, case management, PSS activities, design, and delivery of training, etc.…)
• Advanced computer literacy (Microsoft Office Suite, e-mail, internet, etc.…).
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Excellent writing and reporting skills.
• Excellent leadership, planning, organisation, people management and time management skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability and motivation to work well with local authorities, local leaders and the local community.
• Willing to work extra hours and available at the weekend for emergency cases.
• Capacity to work under pressure and willingness to work and live in a complex context.
• Fluency in English, and Hausa.

Organisational Requirements

• Adhere to all INTERSOS policies and procedures both technical and administrational.
• Undertake and apply learning from appropriate training and development programmes.
• Maintain and care for all equipment issued by INTERSOS Nigeria and for any losses or damages due to negligence you will be liable for repair or replacement.