Protection Officer

Job Posting Organization:
The organization is dedicated to humanitarian efforts, focusing on providing protection and support to vulnerable communities. It operates in various countries, aiming to uphold international standards and principles in humanitarian work. The organization has a mission to ensure the safety and dignity of individuals affected by crises, and it employs a diverse team of professionals committed to making a positive impact in the lives of those they serve.

Job Overview:
The Protection Officer plays a crucial role in ensuring the effective planning, implementation, and follow-up of protection case management activities. This position requires a proactive approach to program planning, monitoring, and evaluation to guarantee high-quality service delivery and measurable impact. The officer will work closely with information management staff to maintain accurate data records and databases, ensuring that all protection activities are well-documented and tracked. Regular field visits are essential for providing support and guidance to the team while monitoring the quality of protection activities. The officer will lead daily protection activities, which include identifying vulnerable individuals, providing necessary services to project participants, and managing the referral process. Additionally, the officer will ensure that protection monitoring reports accurately reflect the issues faced by diverse community members and represent the on-ground situation effectively. The role also involves supporting the implementation of protection monitoring, individual protection assistance, and protection case management activities, making it a vital position within the organization.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure the quality of planning, implementation, and follow-up of all technical aspects for protection case management activities.
• Contribute to program planning, monitoring, and evaluation processes to ensure quality service delivery and impact measurement.
• Liaise with information management staff to maintain accurate management of data records and databases/trackers, and M&E matrix.
• Regularly accompany the team on field visits to provide support and guidance and monitor the quality of protection activities.
• Lead the team in daily protection activities, including the identification of vulnerable individuals, provision of services to project participants, and managing the referral process.
• Ensure that protection monitoring reports reflect issues faced by all community members and are representative of the situation on the ground.
• Support the implementation of protection monitoring, individual protection assistance, and protection case management activities.
• Analyze and integrate information from a wide range of sources to inform protection strategies and interventions.
• Maintain knowledge of international standards and protection fundamental concepts and guiding principles.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working directly with affected or local communities within an international or local organization in a humanitarian context.
• Previous experience in complex and volatile contexts.
• Experience in conducting protection, monitoring, case management, or other protection-related activities.
• Basic knowledge or interest in understanding international standards and protection fundamental concepts and guiding principles.
• Ability to analyze and integrate information from various sources.
• Proficiency in IT tools, including the MS Office package, internet, and email.
• Sufficient working knowledge of English is mandatory.

Educational Background:
A relevant degree in social sciences, international relations, humanitarian studies, or a related field is preferred. Additional certifications or training in protection, humanitarian response, or related areas would be advantageous.

Experience:
Candidates should have a minimum of 2-3 years of experience in protection-related roles, particularly in humanitarian settings. Experience in case management, monitoring, and working with vulnerable populations is essential. Familiarity with the challenges faced in complex and volatile contexts is also required.

Languages:
Fluency in English is mandatory. Knowledge of local languages spoken in Myanmar would be considered an asset, as it would facilitate better communication with community members and enhance the effectiveness of protection activities.

Additional Notes:
This position may involve fieldwork in challenging environments, and candidates should be prepared for potential travel within the region. The role is full-time, and the organization is committed to recruiting individuals who are passionate about humanitarian work and dedicated to making a difference in the lives of vulnerable populations.