Protection Monitor Mount Lebanon

Background/IRC Summary:  Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (www.theIRC.org) is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 25 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and life saving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies. The IRC has started up a Protection Monitoring and Information Dissemination project in Mount Lebanon to assist thousands of Syrian refugees. The project seeks to promote a protective environment for adults and children, especially those identified through monitoring to be most at-risk of rights violations and problems in accessing services, through reporting and referral of protection concerns faced by vulnerable groups and individuals. The IRC has been working in Lebanon since 2012 to provide support to refugees and vulnerable host community members in the areas of women’s protection, children’s protection and cash assistance. Job Overview/Summary: Monitor will be responsible for monitoring protection concerns (rights violations, discrimination, and exclusion) among the refugee population in targeted areas of Lebanon in a manner that protects the safety, confidentiality and dignity of the refugee and host communities. Monitoring activities will lead to 1) an increased understanding of the protective environment, including essential demographic data, vulnerability mapping, available services, and existing gaps impacting the refugee and host populations, and 2) sharable reports detailing needed actions by all actors (IRC, humanitarian, and government) to address protection concerns/gaps and contribute to referral mechanisms for specialized services. The Protection Monitor will be primarily responsible for collection and entry of protection data using smart-phones, into an online data collection system. Protection Monitors will receive technical guidance and support from the Protection and Information Manager and respond to questions and requests for additional information on submitted protection data on a weekly basis. Major Responsibilities: Conduct Mobile Field Visits 4-5 times per week to villages, urban areas, and informal settlements/tent clusters to meet with persons of concern within the community and identify individuals at risk and humanitarian needs according to monthly work plan. Utilize digital data collection system based on smart-phone handsets for data collection and uploading; participates in training in the digital system, data cleaning, and regular debrief and supervision of digital data collection activities. Directly translate protection data from Arabic to English to produce a clear, protection focused report and translate and follow-up on red flag protection-related issues; Analyze data and highlight trends and protection needs in reporting to Protection Team Leader; Under the guidance of direct supervisor, facilitate one-on-one interviews and focus group discussions with refugees, host community members, state actors and service providers in the field on selected protection concerns. Conduct spot observation in areas where refugees are housed or clustered for inclusion in protection monitoring, using qualitative and quantitative methods. Work to identify and support community focal points/settlement representatives to participate in ongoing monitoring activities and follow-up. Keep records through the digital system of the urgent protection needs identified and the actions taken to assist affected PoCs. Work to strengthen IRC’s relationship with refugees, refugee/host community leaders and municipal actors in order to maintain good access to POCs. Perform other duties, as needed or requested by the supervisor. Key Working Relationships: Position Reports to:  Protection Team Leader Position directly supervises:  N/A Indirect Reporting: N/A Other Internal and/or external contacts: The protection monitor will be expected to coordinate with the information officer for referrals and follow up , the reporting officer to ensure information is accurate and the community outreach officer to support the ROVs , follow up on referred cases etc.   Job Requirements: Education:   At least an undergraduate degree in social sciences or related field   Work Experience: At least two years of prior professional experience in a similar post, preferably with an international organization;   Demonstrated Skills and Competencies: Belief in human rights including gender equality. Good communication skills including ability to gain trust and build relationships with new communities. Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word. Experience in regular report writing. Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently. Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment.   Language Skills: High standard of spoken and written Arabic and English, ability to translate desirable   Certificates or Licenses: N/A   Working Environment: Regular travel to the field throughout Mount Lebanon