Identification 1

Job Title:

Protection Monitor

Reports to:

Protection Monitoring Team Leader

Supervision of:

Duty station

Kumba and Fundong

Type of contract

CDD

Duration of employment contract:

Until 31/12/2021

Main objective and tasks

Main purpose of the position:

• S/he is responsible for the collection of protection data and for the overall monitoring of the protection context in the assigned area. Contribute to the design of methodology and analysis and liaise directly with affected communities.
• S/he identifies individuals at risk through household level assessments or individual interviews and provides them with orientation on available services or refers those with specific protection concerns as required.

Mains Tasks:

• Conduct protection monitoring activities at household and community level using different quantitative and qualitative tools
• Identify key informants in the community to involve in regular protection monitoring activities through semi-structured or unstructured interviews (KIIs)
• Facilitate Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) amongst community members on selected topics to better understand the causes and consequences of identified risks
• Monitor and report protection concern and trends, new population displacements and movements in the areas of operations
• Report to the Protection Monitor Team Leader any serious protection incidents or immediate protection concern identified within target communities
• Identify individual cases with protection concerns during data collection for referral to internal services or specialized agencies
• Verify collected information on protection risks as well as availability and access to services through direct observation of the area
• Support the Protection Monitor Team Leader in reporting qualitative and quantitative data and information
• Map main service providers in the area of intervention and identify and report gaps in the availability of services and quality of service provision
• Carry out all tasks respecting key protection principles including but not limited to: do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, accountability and need-to-know principles
• Support sensitization, information dissemination and awareness raising activities

Educational and professional experience required

• University Degree in relevant field (Social Sciences, Law is an asset)
• One year of relevant working experience in the protection sector
• Previous working experience with IDPs, refugees and returnees

Technical and behavioral competencies required

• Strong knowledge of international protection in the humanitarian context
• Strong knowledge in other protection areas (i.e. case management, psychosocial support activities etc.)
• Leadership, planning and organizational skills
• Respect and non-discriminatory attitude
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Strong report writing skills

Desirable competencies and qualifications

• Essential computer literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team

Languages

English and Pidgin

Knowledge of French (written and spoken) is an asset