Protection Team Leader

Job Summary

This is a team leader position in Concern’s Protection Programme; the purpose of the position is to provide technical and management oversight for the development and implementation of a Protection Programme in Akkar and Tripoli T5 districts. With the guidance of the Protection Programme Manager, the position will lead the field management of the team members and the projects implementation, and represent the organization among protection actors in the region. The position will be based within the Concern Halba office, but with frequent travel to the project sites.

Duties and Responsibilities

Programme Planning, Design, Development

1. With the support of the Protection Programme Manager, provide strategic direction and planning for the programme in line with Concern Worldwide’s Policies & organizational strategy, sector strategy, the government’s strategy and donor requirements.
2. In collaboration with the Protection Program Manager design and  adapt protection activities in accordance with the protection strategy, organisational learning (through MEAL system) and international standards; (including but not limited to: community-based protection, awareness raising and training, engaging men in addressing gender based violence, youth and child focused protection activities, livelihoods focussed protection activities, and case management)
3. Provide technical support, staff guidance and input, and produce materials to improve protection sessions on an on-going basis, as is required in the programme.
4. Support in the review, revision and roll out of new PSS manuals with staff, in line with project objectives
5. In collaboration with the Protection Program Manager, prepare M&E tools and data collection methods based on the programmes results based framework, donor requirements and reporting needs, which contributes to continual learning and program quality;

Project Management

1. Develop weekly, monthly and quarterly work plans which reflect timely implementation of activities, as requested by the Protection Programme Manager ensure the follow up.  
2. Lead and manage the Protection Field Team to successfully achieve the programmes objectives and timeframes
3. Under the guidance of the Protection Program Manager, ensure that the program is being implemented in accordance with objectives agreed with the donor, Concerns’ policies and best practices.
4. Ensure that vulnerability criteria for selection of programme areas and project participants are applied and adhered to 
5. Ensure the implement on the systematisation of the internal/external  referral procedures
6. Ensure the establishment/maintenance of accurate files and records in a safe and secure way – in line with data protection requirements  and donor compliance

Staff Management

1. 1. Lead and manage assigned staff to successfully achieve the programmes objectives and timeframes, contributing to their capacity building and career development.
   2. Lead  the recruitment of Protection staff as directed by the Protection Programme Manager
   3. Oversee the supervision of Protection volunteers daily activities in the field and in the office;
   4. Provide technical support and on-going on-the-job training and coaching to staff, including in particular a thorough induction at the start of their contract.
   5. Ensure all team members have accurate job descriptions with clear objectives and identify and facilitate training when required
   6. Coach all assigned team members to ensure they fully understand outcomes which are expected of them, through Concern’s Performance Development Reviews system (PDR’s)
   7. Train Protection staff and support them in fulfilment of their tasks;
   8. Evaluate Protection staff’s work performance in accordance with Concern administrative procedures.
   9. Ensure that all staff is aware of, and comply with Concern’s policies and procedures both programmatic and systematic.

Staff Capacity Building

1. Produce training materials to improve protection sessions on an on-going basis, as is required in the programme.
2. Conduct staff training and mentoring for new and existing staff & volunteers as requested.
3. Support in assessing, training and mentoring local partners, as relevant, in order to strengthen local capacity and sustainability.
4. Conduct PEER support sessions for the team

Program Implementation

5. Implement PSS activities and life skills trainings for children, youth (boys and girls), women and men;
6. Support in the design and implement leadership workshops for various stakeholders
7. Implement community-based protection/social projects;
8. Focus on reaching children and youth

Financial Management

1. Assist Protection Programme Manager in the budget planning, revision and management on a regular basis in coordination with the Finance team to ensure that the Protection expenditure is accurate.

Partner

1. Support in assessing the eligibility of local partner in the programme part using Concern Specific tool
2. Training and mentoring local partners, as relevant, in order to strengthen local capacity and sustainability.
3. Conduct field visits, attend all the meeting and regular follow up with local partner
4. Liaise with the partner team to implement FPSS in Concern Protection team

Other

5. Represent Concern in interagency forums and Protection working groups as requested, and co-ordinate protection activities with stakeholders
6. Adhere to the standards of conduct outlined in the Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern Code of Conduct.
7. Participate in the design and application of Quality and Accountability initiatives (i.e. Complaints Response Mechanism).

Skills, Qualifications, and Experience Required

• Degree in Psychology, Social Work, etc
• 3+ years working experience in Protection, 
• 2 years management experience, preferably with an NGO or UN agency
• Strong written and spoken English mandatory, fluent in Arabic
• Strong computer skills, specifically in Microsoft Office, Word, Power Point and Excel
• Ability to be pro-active with tasks and duties, foreseeing challenges and delays
• Awareness and knowledge of protection international best practices including IASC GBV Guidelines & SOPs

• Commitment to Concern equal opportunity and gender practices, Concern’s Programme Participant Protection Policy and Concern’s accountability commitments Participant Protection Policy and Concern’s accountability commitments.