Protection And Information Manager - Beirut

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or disaster. At work today in over 40 countries and 22 U.S. cities, we restore safety, dignity and hope to millions who are uprooted and struggling to endure. The IRC leads the way from harm to home. Scope of Work The International Rescue Committee (IRC) began working in Lebanon in 2012. In the process of providing support to survivors of GBV and economic recovery assistance to Syrian refugees in the North and Bekaa, IRC has observed numerous protection risks to the refugee population, including unsafe shelters, insufficient medical services, and financial insecurity. In parallel to delivering concrete humanitarian aid, IRC believes greater attention should be directed toward exposing these and other protection risks confronting refugees across Lebanon, as well as providing refugees with enhanced information about available services.  In partnership with the UNHCR, the IRC has established a protection program featuring two main components: protection monitoring and information sharing. Geographically, the IRC will operate in the Northern governorate and Mt. Lebanon – two areas where protection risks are particularly acute, according to UNHCR.  The Protection and Information Manager (PIM) will be responsible for oversight of the day-to-day implementation of the programme in their area of operation. They will provide technical support to the team and lead close coordination with UNHCR and other protection counterparts to ensure programme quality and the achievement of programme targets. The PIM will also take the lead on developing advocacy Responsibilities Support the production of succinct and analytical monthly protection reports highlighting key protection issues and analyzing trends identified from protection monitoring and other recorded objective sources to provide direct strategic advice to the Protection Coordinator, Information Officers, the UNHCR and other stakeholders. Produce thematic, issue specific reports as requested by the Protection Coordinator both for internal IRC use and for distribution to UNHCR and other stakeholders. Lead on the development and implementation of evidence-based advocacy positions in the area of operation in coordination with the Protection Coordinator. Lead the development of advocacy positions in collaboration with other PIMs and under the guidance of the Protection Coordinator to be shared with the field-level protection working groups and national level Protection Working Group and to inform country-wide and international advocacy. Support the design of information dissemination methodologies and contribute technical support to the design of RescueSMS system. Provide direct supervision and support to Protection Team Leader, Information Officer and Reporting Officer as well as indirect supervision to monitoring teams including: Participation in monitoring and information  missions; Regular reviews of data collected by the teams, review of data collection methodologies, regular review of function of digital data collection and reporting systems, develop strategies for improving data collection; Regular reviews of written and oral information campaigns, information dissemination methodologies, function of RescueSMS information subscription system, develop strategies for improving information dissemination; and Development of individual work plans; ensuring best practice standards are met. Design and deliver trainings for protection staff as well as external actors on core protection principles, protection monitoring and other topics identified according to needs. Acts as a focal point for protection network in area of operation on all relevant protection trends and rights violations, by overseeing ongoing quality protection monitoring, information dissemination, case referrals, and overall analysis of trends. Assess the training and capacity building needs of Protection Monitors and Information Officers, and design and implement professional development plans for staff. Work in close coordination with relevant staff in other IRC units, including Women’s Protection and Empowerment, Children’s Protection, Economic Recovery and Development to ensure the project’s strong integration with other sectors. Support the Protection Coordinator in the development of new concepts for future programming. Develop and maintain effective working relationships with UNHCR, INGO, government authorities, and other key stakeholders to ensure active coordination, collaboration, and information dissemination. Undertakes other tasks as requested by the Protection Coordinator. Requirements: University Degree in Social Sciences, International Relations, Human Rights, Law or related field 3 years experience with an NGO and/or international organization managing program activities 2 years experience working in emergency/conflict settings Ability to interpret, analyze and synthesize information in a fast-paced environment Excellent organizational skills, timeliness, ability to determine priorities and great attention to detail Familiarity with program design, including log frames, budgeting and grants/report writing preferred Familiarity with M&E system design and implementation Experience writing protection reports for donors, governments, and the general public Excellent drafting and oral communication skills in English, oral and written Arabic skills desirable Proactive, flexible, team spirited and willing to learn Ability to live and productively work under stress and in insecure and harsh environments while maintaining a sense of humor. Successful advocacy experience and strong presentation skills Experience in the region is strongly preferred Arabic fluency is preferred Excellent computer skills including MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint SPECIFIC SECURITY SITUATION/HOUSING: The Protection and Information Manager will be based in Tripoli with travel to the North and Mt. Lebanon governorates. The security situation in Lebanon continues to be stable. However, security measures are in place (guarded compounds, communication systems, movement restrictions). The candidate should be prepared to implement programming in remote and insecure environments. This is a non-accompanied position. The Protection and Information Manager will live in shared housing.