Protection Monitor

INTERSOS is an International NGO that works to bring assistance to people in danger, victims of natural disasters and armed conflicts. Established in 1992 with support from the Italian Federation of Trade Unions, its actions are based on the values of solidarity, justice, human dignity, equal rights and opportunities for all people and respect for diversity and coexistence, paying particular attention to the most vulnerable and the unprotected.

INTERSOS identifies with the core values of CONCORD, the European Confederation of NGOs; it adheres to international codes of conduct for humanitarian organizations and the values and principles expressed within those codes. INTERSOS is recognized by the Italian Ministry for Foreign Affairs, the European Commission and the principal UN agencies; it is privileged to hold an advisory status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council (ECOSOC).

INTERSOS is an independent association which, through its own humanitarian operators, intervenes to effectively answer the needs of people in serious crises situations, mainly in the world's poorest regions, who are suffering, deprived of rights, dignity and essentials goods. It maintains a flexible operating structure. The head office in Italy coordinates, supports and monitors the planned activities in the countries of intervention carried out by decentralized offices.

Main Purpose

Is responsible for the collection of protection data and for the overall monitoring of the protection context in the assigned area. Contribute to the design of methodology and analysis and liaise directly with affected communities. 

Identify individuals at risk through household level assessments or individual interviews and provide them with orientation on available services or refer those with specific protection concerns as required. 

Job Title: Protection Monitor

Reporting to: Protection Monitoring Officer

Duty Station: South Lebanon

Tasks

• Conduct protection monitoring activities at household and community level using a balanced combination of established different quantitative and qualitative tools shared by the supervisor.
• Identify key informants in the community to involve in regular protection monitoring activities and conduct and document semi-structured or unstructured interviews (KIIs).
• Conduct and document  household assessments of identified vulnerable houses.
• Facilitate and document Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) amongst community members on selected topics to better understand the causes and consequences of identified risks.
• Monitor and report protection concerns and trends, new population displacements and movements in the areas of operations.
• Report to the Protection Monitoring Officer any serious protection incidents or immediate protection concerns identified within target communities.
• Identify individual cases with protection concerns during data collection for referral to internal services or specialized agencies.
• Verify collected information on protection risks as well as availability and access to services through direct observation of the area.
• Support the Protection Monitoring Officer in producing periodic (weekly, monthly, quarterly) protection monitoring reports on qualitative and quantitative data and information.
• Map main service providers in the area of intervention and identify and report gaps in the availability of services and quality of service provision.
• Carry out all tasks respecting key protection principles including but not limited to: do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, accountability and need-to-know principles.
• Support sensitization, information dissemination and awareness raising activities.
• Adhere to minimum standards of data protection and Information sharing protocols and procedures.

Requirements

Education

• University Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or relevant field desirable (Social Sciences, Law is an asset)

Professional Experience

• Minimum one year of relevant working experience in the protection sector preferably in the same role
• Previous working experience with IDPs, refugees and returnees

Professional Requirements

• Strong knowledge of international protection in the humanitarian context
• Strong knowledge in other protection areas (i.e. case management, psychosocial support activities etc.)
• Essential computer literacy (Word, Excel, Power Point)
• Valid Driving License issued since more than 2 years

Personal requirements

• Leadership, planning and organizational skills
• Respect and non-discriminatory attitude
• Teamwork and communication skills
• Strong report writing skills
• Ability to work under pressure and as part of a team
• Commitment to INTERSOS principles

Languages

• Fluency in Arabic & Very Good in (written and spoken) English