Protection Field Officer

CONCERN WORLDWIDE IN LEBANON   JOB DESCRIPTION   Protection Officer     Job Identification Job Title:                              Protection Officer Location:                              North, Lebanon Reporting Line:                 Team Leader Staff Reporting:                                None Job Status:                          12 month Fixed Term contract (or until end date of funding) Job Grade:                          Grade 6 Prepared by:                      Protection Programme Manager Date Prepared:                 8 June 2014 Approved by:                    Country Director   Job Summary The primary purpose of the position is to implement Concern’s protection activities with vulnerable and at risk beneficiaries in formal and informal settlements.  Working in the field, the protection officer will provide day to day oversight of the implementation and monitoring of the programme activities ensuring that they are being implemented in accordance with agreed plans and objectives.    Duties and Responsibilities Programme development and implementation Work with the target beneficiaries to identify needs and gaps in service delivery Under the direction of the team leader, verify what refugee targeted services and referrals are available and operational and develop ways in which they can be accessed or enhanced as appropriate With the guidance of the Protection Programme Manager and Team Leader, develop and implement innovative protection activities and systems in accordance with the protection programme Work with the beneficiaries in community mobilisation, by creating and training committees and other means as necessary.  In collaboration with the WASH team on health, hygiene and protection related awareness raising and training as necessary Identify ways in which beneficiaries can benefit from skills training related to livelihoods Work with different groups, such as men, women, youth, special needs the elderly or children to ensure that their protection-related needs are identified and addressed as far as possible through tailored activities for the most vulnerable In collaboration with the Protection Team Leader develop and adopt innovative approaches which enable beneficiaries to participate in the implementation of the protection activities. In collaboration with the Protection Team Leader, implement comprehensive and gender-awareness and child protection training workshops for all Concern staff Identify most vulnerable families who will require intensive protection support, provide information on services that are available to them, and refer as required. Provide follow-on support to beneficiaries who require support to access service and support. Monitor and evaluate the implementation of the activities the beneficiaries are involved in.   Reporting Maintain a data base of all relevant information Ensure project documents are properly filed and kept secure Produce weekly/daily progress reports on the protection activities, and beneficiary participation as required   Quality and Accountability Participate in the development and implementation of quality and accountability initiative sin the field Participate in the development and management of a CRM Promote the active participation of beneficiaries in the delivery of the programme Ensure that regular and consistent information is being shared with the beneficiaries and other relevant stakeholders Ensure that communication with stakeholders is maintained to ensure that they know their rights, responsibilities and entitlements and what behaviours they can expect from staff. To adhere to the standards of conduct outlines in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Code of Conduct   Support Concern’s work in Lebanon by undertaking other tasks as appropriate and required   Skills, Qualifications, Experience and Attitude Required Educated to Degree level, preferably in the social sciences – Psychology, Social Work etc Fluency in English and Arabic, and French an Advantage Understanding of protection Knowledge, skills, and experience in participatory methods for community development and mobilization Excellent communication skills, including training and facilitation skills Experience of working as part of a team Thorough awareness of gender issues and GBV Knowledge of sexual and reproductive health Knowledge of child development and providing services to distressed children Diplomacy and assertiveness; the ability to confront and discuss sensitive issues with respect and care Familiarity with the minimum protection standards for working with refugees (eg., Sphere) Ability to work independently Willingness to stay in the field with the beneficiaries for the majority of the working week. Commitment to ensuring the protection of refugees. Strong sense of security management and willingness to follow security guidelines and regulations     CONCERN STAFF CODE OF CONDUCT AND PROGRAMME PARTICIPANT PROTECTION POLICY Concern Worldwide has a staff Code of Conduct and a Programme Participant Protection Policy which have been developed to ensure the maximum protection of programme participants from exploitation and to clarify the responsibilities of Concern Staff, consultants, visitors to the programme and partner organization, and the standards of behaviour expected from them. In this context staff has the responsibility to the organization to strive for, and maintain, the highest standard in day to day conduct in their work place in accordance with Concern’s core values and mission. Any candidate offered a job with Concern Worldwide will be expected to sign the Programme participant Protection Policy and the Concern Staff Code of Conduct as an appendix to their contract employment. Any breach of Concern Staff Code of Conduct or the Programme participant Protection Policy by employees of Concern Worldwide during the course of their employment will result in disciplinary action up to, and including dismissal.   Counter Terrorism Policy   ‘Concern receives a substantial amount of funding from external donors each year.  Increasingly donors are introducing requirements whereby future funding is conditional on Concern ensuring that the names of any new employee or volunteer do not appear on terrorism lists generated by the European Union (List of person, groups and entities to which Regulation (EC No. 2580/2001 applies), the US Government (Office of Foreign Assets Control list of specially designated Nationals and Blocked Persons) and the United Nations (Consolidated List).    ‘Any offer of employment (either paid or voluntary) with Concern Worldwide will not be made pending a clearance check being conducted on the applicant.  For additional information please consult our web site or contact the Human Resource Division in our Head Office.   By submitting a formal application for paid or voluntary employment to Concern, you agree to Concern carrying out a clearance check as outlined above and that Concern will not proceed to recruit you should your name appear on any of the aforementioned lists.’   Name (Employee)                                           Signature                                             Date     Name (line Manager)                                     Signature                                             Date