International Rescue Committee Protection Officer Jobs in Uganda
International Rescue Committee Protection Officer Jobs in Uganda
Job DescriptionThe Protection Officer in line with prevention and response approaches will be responsible for the day to day direct delivery of Protection and Rule of Law activities.
They will work closely with Legal Officers, WPE staff, identifying areas for collaboration and sharing of resources in achieving the objectives of the sector.
On a rotational basis, they will assume the leadership role of building their supervision and management skills, deputizing for the Protection Manager as appropriate, undertaking tasks appropriately delegated following consultation with the Field Coordinator.
Duties and Responsibilities
Lead and conduct protection monitoring exercises, organising FDGs, KIIs and providing data from ISCs for analysis.
Ensure Information and Support Centers are fully functional – with all the resources and staffing required to provide a safe and effective service to community members
Ensure service mapping is up to date, referral pathways established and follow up of cases, concerns and issues are conducted by Assistants and volunteers
Provide case management support for extremely vulnerable individuals (EVIs), ensuring tools provided are used and process and procedures complied with by Assistants and Volunteers
Oversee PSN needs assessment exercises and ensure SOP and other related procedures are followed in the provision of targeted assistance support and home visits
Have in place a clear system for the collection and storing of data on all activities
Ensure CommCare is used efficiently
Work closely with the Legal Officers to ensure linkages and referrals are done in a safe, effective and timely manner
Work closely with colleagues in health and WPE teams, OPM and UNHCR to provide a comprehensive support to the affected population
Provide weekly reports, data and work plans covering area of operation in a timely manner for review by the Programme Manager
Ensure at zonal level that a system is in place for the collection and storing of data in line with principles of confidentiality.
Participate in Zonal Coordination meetings involving UNHCR, OPM and all other partners
Organise training and mentoring sessions for community leadership structures; Refugee welfare committees, Neighborhood watch committees, Women executives and Youth executives established at village and Zone level to effectively carry out their functions.
Lead the development and implementation of peaceful co-existence activities, working with both the refugee and host population.
Ensure the proper functioning of youth recreational centers and implementation of activities with youth that result in protection outcomes
Map capacity and resources of refugee communities , supporting them in implementing community based protection activities\projects
Develop strategies for communicating with communities, working with BBTT teams and Community based volunteers in developing messages and planning information sessions.
Liaise with partners to receive and follow up on messaging needs and ensure quality and relevance of messaging
Complete Purchase requests as part of procurement process
Conduct weekly meetings with volunteers
Deputise as appropriate for the Programme Manager when required
Key Working Relationships
Position directly supervises: Community Based Volunteers
Other Internal and/or external contacts
Internal: Protection Coordinator, Senior Protection Manager, Legal Officers, Health, WPE and colleagues, Field Coordinator
External: UNHCR, OPM, and other Protection Actors and Protection consortium members.
Qualifications
Educated at degree level in the humanities or other relevant field.
At least two years of prior professional experience in a similar post, preferably with an international organization.
Demonstrable knowledge of protection issues and knowledge of refugee context.
Strong supervisory and organizational skills.
Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
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.
Comfortable using information technology (Computers, Smartphones and Tablets) and MS Office Word and Excel.
Proficiency in English (written and verbal)
Please note
This position is open only to Ugandan nationals.
Deadline for receiving applications is November 24th 2020.
How to Apply
For more information and job application details, see; International Rescue Committee Protection Officer Jobs in Uganda
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