Protection Monitor

Job Overview/Summary: The Protection Monitor will be primarily responsible for collection and entry of protection data using smart-phones, into an online data collection system. Protection Monitors will receive technical guidance and support from the Protection and Information Manager and respond to questions and requests for additional information on submitted protection data on a weekly basis. Major Responsibilities: 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 monthly work plan. Utilize digital data collection system based on smart-phone handsets for data collection and uploading; participates 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 Team Leader, Reporting Officer and Information Officer.  Under the guidance of 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. Produce actionable data on NFI needs in monitored areas to UNHCR based on Sphere Minimum Standards. Work to strengthen IRC’s relationship with refugees, refugee/host community leaders and municipal actors in order to maintain good access to POCs. Supports Information Officer, Protection Team Leader and Protection and Information Manager to conduct advocacy on behalf of the community. Conducts other duties as assigned by supervisor Key Working Relationships: Position Reports to:  Protection Team Leader Position directly supervises:  None Indirect Reporting: Protection and Information Manager Other Internal and/or external contacts: describe the nature of departments or groups the position influences or requires support from to accomplish objectives. Internal: ROVs External:  Authorities and Stake holders, International and Local NGOs Job Requirements: The requirements should establish a baseline (minimum) for educational background, previous work experience, professional knowledge or certification, specific skills and strengths and any other skill necessary to perform the essential functions of the job.  Education: A bachelor degree Work Experience: At least two years of experience in an NGO, preferably in law, social work or sociological research. Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: Good communication skills including ability to gain trust and build relationships with new communities. Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and excel Experience in regular report writing. 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. Language Skills:  High standard of spoken and written Arabic and English, ability to translate desirable Working Environment:  Multicultural environment. Staff will be based in Tripoli, with some travel required between T5 Districts and the main IRC office in Beirut