Field Protection Officer

Purpose:  Organise systematic collection of protection relevant information from a variety of sources in WV areas of operation in West and Central Bekaa. Analyse the data for trends, emerging new risks or aggravating existing protection problems. Propose solutions to problems identified through using  inter-agency referral mechanisms and own WV programmatic response.  Major Tasks:   Ensure protection is mainstreamed in all projects thus enabling sector staff to apply a ‘protection lens ’ to their activities Monitor protection risks and needs in project sites including ITS and hosting communities Attend sessions at the CFS and ALP locations, interact with staff and participants as relevant for protection analysis and assistance with information provision and referrals of cases Propose new activities according to identified needs Report biweekly  on protection activities Organize daily and weekly work plan for protection assistants Receive identified protection cases from field staff, refer them to adequate service providers Agree on a follow up plan with  referral agencies  and ensure compliance with  referral agreements  in order to achieve closure of cases in due course Disseminate and share information on available services to staff and beneficiaries Ensure proper filing is done regarding every case, visit and discussion. Report must be written mentioning major points in addition to recommendations and follow-up plan. Maintain adequate safeguards for the privacy of the family and confidentiality of information following the agreed inter-agency  guidelines on confidential treatment of sensitive information Engage with staff and other stakeholders in dialogue on innovative ideas how to improve the protection of beneficiaries Write a monthly report about the evolution of work and show the results reached in this specific aspect Participate in all coordination meetings required  KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS   Understanding of humanitarian work, principles and challenges Knowledge of the principles of humanitarian protection and child protection in emergencies Minimum  3 years experience in social work preferred in emergency context Experience in project implementation, monitoring and report writing Good command of English, both written and oral. Good interpersonal skills and cross-cultural sensitivity Positive attitude with a willingness to learn Flexibility in accomplishing tasks Ability to cope and work under pressure Computer literate mainly in Microsoft Office package Willing to travel within Lebanon with a valid driver’s license. Well-organized, self-motivated and ability to work in a team