Senior Protections Assistant

Senior Protection Assistant SHEILD   About SHEILD:     About the Protection Project: Since November 2012 SHEILD has been implementing a protection project funded by the UNHCR, focusing on Syrian asylum seekers in the South of Lebanon. The project includes: distributions of hygiene and baby vouchers to vulnerable refugees; financial assistance to vulnerable refugees; life skills training for refugees; awareness sessions for refugee men, women, youth and children about protection topics; protection presence in distributions, social development centers and other community centers; individual counseling/psycho-social support (house visits) to refugees in need; case management of vulnerable cases/families.   Tasks of the senior protection assistant: Supervise and support a team of 4 protection assistants in their activities in the field, as well as in reporting and administrative matters. Assist with the implementation and oversight of select protection activities conducted by the protection assistants (including awareness sessions regarding protection issues, case management, counseling/psycho-social support) Identify and recommend on appropriate follow up for vulnerable or otherwise special cases (such as SGBV survivors and child protection issues). Follow the progress of the cases managed and followed by the protection assistants, report towards referring organization where necessary. Support and report to the protection officer and project manager in coordination and management of protection activities of the project. Serve as focal point and liaise with partner organizations where necessary Reporting Maintain a data base of all relevant information Ensure project documents are properly filed and kept secure Produce weekly/daily progress reports on the protection activities, and beneficiary participation as required Data Management and synthesis for weekly and monthly reports   Qualifications and experience required: -       Relevant professional experience, in-depth knowledge of SGBV and CP issues and Protections background. -       University degree in social work or related field -       Fluent in Arabic and fluent in English.