Job Overview:
Under the direct supervision of the ProtectionMonitoring Officer, the Protection Monitor will be responsible for monitoringprotection concerns (rights violations, discrimination, and exclusion) amongthe refugee, host community, and persons at heightened risk populations in Bekaain a manner that protects the safety, confidentiality and dignity of these communities.Monitoring activities will lead to 1) an increased understanding of theprotective environment, including essential demographic data, vulnerabilitymapping, available services, and existing gaps impacting the refugee and hostpopulations, and 2) sharable reports detailing needed actions by all actors(IRC, humanitarian, and government) to address protection concerns/gaps andcontribute to referral mechanisms for specialized services. The ProtectionMonitor will work in coordination with the Referral Focal Point to ensure thatmonitoring data is used to inform information materials and campaigns. TheProtection Monitor will be tasked with collecting information on availableservices and will assist in managing referral cases both internally andexternally to connect individuals in need with appropriate services.Additionally, the Protection Monitor will receive technical guidance andsupport from the Protection Monitor Officer, in alignment with the SeniorProtection Manager, and will address inquiries and requests for furtherinformation regarding submitted protection data on a weekly basis.
MajorResponsibilities: Major responsibilitiesof a Protection Monitor (not exhaustive) are listed below:
Conduct mobile field visits 4-5 times per week to villages, urban areas, and informal settlements/tent clusters to meet with persons of concern within the community and identify individuals at risk and humanitarian needs according to the weekly work plan. Utilize digital data collection systems for data collection and uploading, and participate in training in the digital system, data cleaning, and regular debrief and supervision of digital data collection activities.Directly upload protection data to produce a clear, protection-focused report and translate and follow up on red flag protection-related issues.Analyze data and highlight trends and protection needs in reporting to the Protection Monitoring Officer and the Senior Protection Officer.Under the guidance of a direct supervisor, facilitate one-on-one interviews and focus group discussions with refugees, host community members, state actors, and service providers in the field on selected protection concerns.Conduct spot observation in areas where refugees are housed or clustered for inclusion in protection monitoring, using qualitative and quantitative methods.Work to identify and support community focal points/settlement representatives to participate in ongoing monitoring activities and follow-up.Keep records through the digital system of the urgent protection needs identified and the actions taken to assist affected PoCs.Work to strengthen IRC’s relationship with refugees, refugee/host community leaders, and municipal actors to maintain good access to POCs.Support the Protection Monitoring Officer and Senior Protection Manager to conduct advocacy on behalf of the community.Conduct Rapid Needs Assessments (RNA) and provide support in an Emergency Situation when requested.Conduct other duties as assigned by supervisor.#li-dni
Minimum Qualifications:WorkExperience:
At least two years’ experience in an NGO, preferably in social work or sociological research.Experience working for an international organization is preferred.Good protection background and knowledge of refugee context, as well as demonstrated ability to identify and refer vulnerable cases, is desirable.Experience in regular report writing.DemonstratedSkills and Competencies:
Belief in human rights, including gender equality.Good communication skills, including ability to gain trust and build relationships with new communities.High standard of spoken and written Arabic and English, ability to translate desirable.Basic computer and tablet skills including Microsoft Word and excel.Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently.Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment.Education: Bachelor’s degree
Language Skills: Arabic and some English language skills are desirable.
WorkingEnvironment: Located in the Bekaa or surrounding areas, the position will involve travel to the field andpotentially other areas, as the security conditions permit.
Standard of Professional Conduct:The IRC and the IRC workers must adhere to the values and principles outlined in the IRC Way – our Code of Conduct. These are Integrity, Service, Accountability, and Equality.