Senior Protection Team Leader

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Over see the work of team leaders and protection monitors to ensure protection monitoring work plans are developed, activities are being implemented efficiently, and Mercy Corps policies and code of conduct are in place. Oversee and guide the process of administrative work: task sheet presentation, reporting, communication and transportation allowances Guide and orient new staff on protection monitoring in Beqaa, and relevant issues, in addition assist in outreach and recruitment of qualified monitors and team leaders. Support and coach team leaders to effectively manage protection monitors; intervene and mediate when conflicts arise as needed. Liaise with UNHCR on a regional level including: bi-weekly meetings, regular reporting/ information sharing and attendance at sub group and working meetings. Establish relationships between local teams, targeted communities, ministries and authorities to raise protection awareness in order to improve the accessibility of public services for vulnerable populations. Collect regular detailed progress reports and bi-weekly reports with monitoring updates and trends seen in the field from monitors and submit in a timely manner. In target areas where there is an identified gap, support the building service provision/ referral mechanisms for vulnerable populations Participate in training on knowledge, skills and application of interagency Protection standards as directed by management team. Establish partnerships with local CSOs to identify and respond to key protection issues and trends.