Protection Officer

OBJECTIVE:

The Protection Officer ensures the harmonization of all services across the different projects in the region and that all program components are implemented with high quality standards

DUTIES:

• Ensure the implementation of the internal and National SOPs, guidelines, referral and coordination mechanisms for assistance to beneficiaries in all the projects
• Provide Capacity Building and Case Management trainings for the team of the centers to ensure that staff implement and respect best-practice and international standards for national protection group prevention and response
• Monitor the provision of cash for protection, assess protection objectives and follow-up on the impact of assistance
• Coordinate with the MEAL team for the implementation of monitoring and evaluation plan to assess the impact of activities and projects
• Represent CL in all the coordination meeting (PWG – GBV WG – CP WG) at regional level
• Oversee case management (including follow up on referrals and action plans) and support services provided to PWSNs referred or identified by Caritas centers
• Ensure and monitor the correct documentation of cases through review of files and databases
• Ensure confidentiality of information and that data protection and information-sharing protocols are respected
• Review staff caseloads to ensure they are manageable and share challenges with the Protection Coordinator
• Ensure the dissemination of information from the protection coordinator to CM team
• Provide briefings on child safeguarding and appropriate behavior with children to all case management staff
• Ensure any concerns are reported and addressed immediately
• Monitor/assess the safety and security of oneself consistently and proactively;
• Report concerns or incidents to management promptly and liaise with community leaders and other external parties as required to maintain/enhance the security environment for programs
• Other duties as assigned by the Protection Coordinator

SKILLS:

Business Skills

• Ability to work well in a team, under pressure and in response to changing needs
• Commitment to the aims, principles and values of Caritas Lebanon
• Ability to plan well, set own targets and meet them
• Excellent facilitation, training and research skills
• Diplomacy and assertiveness; the ability to confront and discuss sensitive issues with respect
• Good communication skills, with good spoken and written English. Arabic is a strong advantage
• Excellent report writing, research documentation and presentation skills

Computer Skills

• Microsoft office – all applications

EXPERIENCE AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Minimum 2 years work experience in protection or social work
• Demonstrated experience and training in staff management and team capacity building
• Experience in and knowledge of the Syrian situation and response is considered a strong asset

Location: Sinn El Fil