Humanity & Inclusion (new brand name of Handicap International) Protection Officer – Assosa and Gambella Jobs in Ethiopia
Humanity & Inclusion (new brand name of Handicap International) Protection Officer – Assosa and Gambella Jobs in Ethiopia
MissionThe Protection Officer (PO) will be responsible to contribute to the identification of Persons with specific needs (PWSNs), to conduct individual assessment based on the needs identified, ensure community mobilization and involvement of Persons with Specific Needs, especially persons with disabilities, to raise awareness on services available and to facilitate referral linkage to other service providers, including internal referral.
The PO will ensure that all protection activities are implemented in a quality manner and in accordance with the project’s objectives to ensure effectiveness of the response provided by HI and in the strict respect of the protection principle (do no harm, confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination, participation).
Roles and Responsibilities
Implementation of Community protection activities
Contribute to the safe identification of Persons with specific needs (PWSNs) especially persons with disabilities, chronic illness, injured and elderly persons using the agreed identification form.
Conduct specific individual assessment of the protection risks for the beneficiaries identified as well as appropriate referral (internal and/or external) of persons with specific needs in a timely and quality manner using the agreed referral form, including follow-up sessions;
Contribute to build positive relationships within the community including with community leaders/RCC and other external stakeholders through regular discussions to facilitate HI’s acceptance and trust building;
Maintain up-to-date understanding of target communities including protection trends and social dynamics with regular discussion with the Inclusive Team Leader
Inform the Project Inclusive Team Leader on specific protection concerns related to safety and security the refugee community might face, including barriers to access services;
Strongly participate and facilitate in establishing Person with disabilities organization or strengthening if already existing with the coordination of HI team.
Supervision and coaching
Build the capacity of Para-social workers through advices, coaching and ‘’on the job’’ support to ensure implementation of relevant activities in the refugee community in coordination with the rest of the team (activities planning, schedule, monitoring of attendance, capitalization…);
Ensure respect of the protection principles, including ‘’Do No Harm’’ and ‘’Non-discrimination principles’’ especially when providing activities and support.
Ensure the para-social workers receive training on disability, inclusion, Rights of persons with disabilities including children, communication and group facilitation and provide support on that;
Ensure monitoring of each community based protection activities and report accordingly through the weekly reports (quantitative and qualitative data);
Support in the development of user-friendly and inclusive awareness-raising IEC material;
Data Collection, Storage, Analysis and Sharing
Ensure effective and safe documentation of the cases identified (identification forms, assessment forms, referrals forms,) in line with internal standard operating procedures, guidelines and protection principles;
Ensure cases are well recorded through the database and other data collection methodologies (beneficiary’s files, …) and share to the Project Manager when required;
Ensure additional monitoring tools (attendance sheet, reports,) are well recorded and stored properly;
Adhere
to HI’s data protection and confidentiality protocols;
Networking and representation
Identify and network with external service providers to reinforce referral mechanisms;
Support the Inclusion Team Leader and Project Manager in continuous mapping of services available in HI’s areas of intervention;
Establish and maintain positive and efficient relations with target beneficiaries, community members, and all the other actors operating in the camp;
Coordinate regular activities with RCC members, ARRA, UNHCR and other partner teams as may be necessary;
Maintain a high quality of work
Maintain a high level of knowledge and skills in understanding needed responses to general protection issues of refugee communities.
Ensure the implemented project meet the quality requirements of HI, partners and the funding agency;
Responsible for implementing the safeguarding policies at project level
Ensure respect and compliance of HI’s policies including Child Protection and Child Safeguarding Policy, Prevention of Sexual Exploitation and Abuse PSEA policy, Anti-fraud and anti-corruption policy, Code of Conduct;
Ensure reporting mechanisms are implemented and accessible for persons with specific needs in the working areas and inform the community accordingly;
Report immediately to the Project Manager and Operational coordinator any concern, incident related to child protection, safeguarding and PSEA;
Job Requirements
Education & Qualification
Bachelor’s Degree in Sociology, Social Work, Psychology and other similar fields
Knowledge and Professional Experience required
Minimum of 2 years of technical experience on General Protection in humanitarian intervention (protection principles and minimum standards, vulnerabilities, protection risks, …) including on Community-based protection approach and awareness raising in humanitarian settings;
Good knowledge of data collection, analysis and reporting;
Skills
• Computer literacy (Word, Excel and Power Point).
• Ability to work in remote and hardship areas
• High degree of confidentiality.
• Good interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to work with teams and develop team spirit.
• Good level of writing/reading English
• Diligence and attention to detail.
• Never been convicted, free from khat, smoking, alcohol and substance abuse addictions.
How to Apply
Interested applicants who meet the above criteria should fill in and send the application form Job application form updated.docx and submit it with a 1 page motivation letter and email it at d.debere@hi.org on or before the deadline
PLEASE CLEARLY STATE FOR WHICH POSITION AND BASE YOU APPLY IN THE SUBJECT OF THE EMAIL
Only short listed candidates will be contacted for exam/interview and no phone calls please.
We’re committed to safeguarding and promoting child protection and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.
This position involves working with beneficiaries and is subject to strict safer recruitment checks.
The successful candidate will be required to complete a police check and sign self-declaration form to help us verify your suitability to work with children including checks with past employers.
Humanity & Inclusion is an equal opportunity employer and qualified and competent women and persons with disability applicants are highly encouraged to apply.
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