Protection Field Officer

Manage the daily field activities for the project in coordination with the Field Supervisor and deliver objectives and tasks on-time and to a high quality

Lead a team of enumerators to gather data, analyse trends, and propose response modalities in line with the project objectives, planning, and targets

Work with the team in a highly efficient manner, prioritizing needs and targets, and reporting in a clear and concise manner on the progress of these

Oversee and be responsible for the delivery of assistance at the individual and community level, coordinating with other field teams as needed, and ensuring progress towards common goals.

Key activities in your role will include

Objective 1 : Implementation of the community protection approach “CPA” Process (50%)

1

Collectively implement the full CPA process to meet the project deliverables on time and to a high standard

2

Provide daily oversight and reporting on the CPA Specialist and supervisor

3

Maintain a high standard of record keeping of CPA related activities;

4

Conduct the collection of quantitative and qualitative data using GVC Protection Platform or any other relevant tools to ensure the accurate and timely submission of the gathered data

5

Be present at the field on a daily basis to follow up on activities and work directly with the local communities

6

Follow all guidelines and protocols for implementing the CPA process to the highest standard

7

Communicate and coordinate with communities, municipality focal points, and other relevant field level actors on the daily implementation of tasks.

8

Actively identify, in coordination with communities, protection risks, acute unment needs, and emergency cases (fires, floods, newcomers, etc) requiring a response and report these, in detail, to the field supervisor for decision making.

9

Participate in trainings, workshops, and inter-agency coordinated activities for the timely and effective delivery of the CPA process.

Objective 2 : Delivery of Response Modalities (30 %)

1

Ensure the delivery of identified services and programming under the different response modalities (Emergency, Acute Unmet Needs, and Protection Response Plans) to the highest quality and standard

2

Provide daily oversight of response modality service delivery directly at the field level, ensuring correct compliance with means of verification and reporting

3

Tailor and define the method of response for individuals, households, and communities specific and contextual needs.

4

Provide support to other consortium partner teams for the delivery of assistance as and when needed

5

Work with other Action Against Hunger team members to provide accurate and timely assistance to identified participants in the programme

Objective 3 : Field Monitoring and Reporting (20 %)

1

Following the weekly and monthly planning for the programme team, report back accurately on field level activities to the Field Supervisor

2

Identify and report possible problems, conflicts, or contextual changes to the Field Supervisor, proposing solutions where possible and pertinent

3

Monitor and track all field activities and deliveries, ensuring compliance and control is provided.

4

Alongside the Enumerators conduct data collection regarding the project and the potential beneficiaries.

5

Alongside the MEAL department, facilitate regular monitoring and evaluation activities for the field activities.

Objective 4 : Security

1

Respect the security rules specified in the mission and base security plan, see to it that the team under his/her responsibility complies with the security plan and perform the security management tasks that can be assigned in its protocols.

2

Communicate to the security managers of the working location any security related information or noncompliance with the security plan

Objective 5 : Support humanitarian activities of Action Against Hunger

1

Support the emergency interventions of the organization as per the employee’s abilities.

2

Support any activity that helps reaching our humanitarian goals, as per the employee’s abilities.

3

Promote protection and gender mainstreaming in all activities

Do you meet the profile required criteria?

Training/ Education:

A bachelor's degree degree in in BA, Social Fields or any other related fields OR a combination of education and relevant experience in the humanitarian sector

Technical specific knowledge:

Ability to manage multiple tasks covering different objectives simultaneously to a high quality

Knowledge in using ODK and tablets

Ability to effectively lead a team and prioritize tasks

Knowledge of direct community work with vulnerable or at risk communities

Knowledge of delivery modalities for Emergency Response and Community Empowerment an advantage

Previous experience:

Three years’ experience working in a related field of expertise.

Experience in the humanitarian sector in a similar position

Personal requirements:

Ability to work in a team

Ability to manage stress effectively

Ability to manage time and priorities well

Clear communicator with excellent inter-personal skills

Ability to work with a degree of autonomy on set tasks

Ability to perform other tasks when needed

Languages:

Fluent Arabic, Fluency in written and spoken English

IT and specific systems:

Windows domain, Compulsory expertise in Excel.

Mobility (national/ international)

Based in Zahle with frequent travels to Arsaal and frequent presence in the field