Protection Monitor For Protection Monitoring Project

PROGRAM SUMMARY: Based on the results of a recent assessment and the priorities identified in the Regional Response Plan, Mercy Corps has worked since September 2013 on a project to establish community-led protection monitoring and responses to identified protection threats in two key governorates in South Lebanon and Nabatiyeh.  The goal of the Protection Monitoring project is to strengthen identification of protection needs to respond more effectively to protection concerns for Syrian refugees and conflict-affected host communities in Lebanon. Mercy Corps supports effective targeting of assistance for Syrian refugees and vulnerable host communities through protection monitoring, as well as directly contributing to improved access to services and support for refugee and vulnerable host communities by strengthening existing local community support networks and building localized referral mechanisms.  GENERAL POSITION SUMMARY: Protection monitors will implement community-based monitoring activities within a team of Protection Monitors. S/he will collect data, monitor, and report protection information both at the individual family and community level through Focus Group Discussions and individual interviews with refugees and host communities.   S/he will implement community engagement activities, network with service providers, make referrals, and respond to the identified needs within his/her area of responsibility.   ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Undertake community engagement & data collection (focus group discussions, key informant interviews, and individual interviews), meeting project targets. Write weekly reports and inform analysis for Assistant Project Manager & Project Manager Conduct interviews, focus groups discussions, key informant interviews, and information sessions. Implement community engagement activities to meet targets. Conduct awareness building activities and information sessions. Network with international and local organizations and service providers. Establish relationships with local municipalities and leaders in area of responsibility to facilitate protection monitoring access and understand local dynamics and context, while identifying key tensions and needs. Attend workshops and trainings as needed. Ensure Mercy Corps’ policies and codes of conduct are in place, including adherence to Do No Harm and gender equality policies. Conduct herself/ himself both professionally and personally in such a manner as to bring credit to Mercy Corps and to not jeopardize its humanitarian mission. Other duties as assigned. KEY RESULTS AREA: The successful Protection Monitor will have an ability to connect with vulnerable groups in a respectful and dignified manner. S/He will also have proven experience with cross-cultural team, communication, and analytical skills. S/He will be organized and will have IT and data entry experience. Able to learn about: emergency response, child protection and Gender Based Violence in addition to other topics. The most successful Mercy Corps staff members have a strong commitment to teamwork and accountability, thrive in evolving and changing environments and make effective written and verbal communication a priority in all situations.