Protection Monitor

Job Purpose: Protection Monitor will be responsible for the monitoring, identification and referral of protection issues, concerns and trends in the assigned area of operation. The Protection Monitor will also be responsible for community engagement and empowerment in the assigned area.     Generic Duties: Monitor, survey and assess the target population in the assigned area at household and community level through household and site visits. Identify and refer protection issues and concerns and report on protection trends in the area of operation. Identify and refer vulnerable persons of concern (PoC) for case management support Work to identify and support community focal points/settlement representatives to join in need assessment, participatory monitoring and follow-up activities; Design, develop and timely submit weekly work plans of the visits to ITS and privately accommodated in the project areas as well as weekly reports. Provide necessary reporting inputs for monitoring and evaluation purposes Ensure all monitoring activities are fully documented, including systematic and timely data collection and contribute to data entry on a regular basis as per the standard monitoring formats. Plan and facilitate Focus Group Discussions and Awareness Sessions for beneficiaries living in the designated area of coverage Liaise and maintain positive relationships between INTERSOS, community’s representatives, local leaders and grassroots organizations in the assigned area and provide them with overall orientation on the project.      Competencies:  (Knowledge, Skills & Abilities)   Professional Competencies: -       Previous experience in protection and humanitarian work -       Protection background desirable -       Experience in implementing participatory monitoring, reporting & evaluation and community assessments is desirable. -       Computer/IT literacy (MS Office, Internet etc.); -      Driving License   Behavioural competencies: -                      Ability to work independently and under pressure -          Ability and willingness to travel across the assigned project areas at short notice and spend extended periods within communities -                      Strong diplomatic, interpersonal, listening and communication skills