Senior Protection Assistant (Sgvb) - G5 - Hr322 - Mountlebanon

Accountability (key results that will be achieved) UNHCR’s protection policies, standards and doctrine are consistently and coherently applied. The specific needs and protection issues facing persons of concern are identified in an accurate and timely manener. Persons of concern to UNHCR are assisted, treated with dignity, kept informed and encouraged to participate actively in matters relating to their protection. Provide sound counseling to refugees when needed Act in the best interest of Persons of Concern Provide information to refugees on rights and available services Guide and refer timely refugees with protection needs to the appropriate solutions. Keep good records on cases with protection concerns through recording their events on ProGress. Responsibility (process and functions undertaken to achieve results) Stay abreast of political, social, economic and cultural developments that have an impact on the protection environment. Consistently apply International and National Law and applicable UN/UNHCR and IASC policy, standards and codes of conduct. Report and document any violation of refugees’ rights and ensure proper follow-up in coordination with the associate protection officer. Follow up on protection cases (with a focus on SGBV and child protection), support case manager under overall guidance of the associate protection officer. Interact with refugee communities and provide response to protection concerns (with particular focus on child protection and SGBV) Provide input to protection reports and other as required. Participates in training sessions. Performs other duties as required.Authority (decisions made in executing responsibilities and to achieve results) Prioritize persons of concern for interview, counselling and propose protection support for individual cases. Enforce compliance of local implementing partners with global protection policies and standards of professional integrity in the delivery of protection services. Enforce compliance with, and integrity of, all protection standard operating procedures.