Reporting Officer

BACKGROUND: Founded in 1933, the International Rescue Committee (www.theIRC.org) is a world leader in relief, rehabilitation and post-conflict development services for those uprooted or affected by violent conflict and oppression. The IRC is currently working in over 25 countries around the world, addressing both the immediate and life saving needs of conflict affected people in emergencies and the reconstruction needs of post-conflict societies.   The IRC has started up a Protection Monitoring and Information Dissemination project in Tripoli to assist thousands of Syrian refugees. The project seeks to promote a protective environment for adults and children, especially those identified through monitoring to be most at-risk of rights violations and problems in accessing services, through reporting and referral of protection concerns faced by vulnerable groups and individuals. The IRC has been working in Lebanon since 2012 to provide support to refugees and vulnerable host community members in the areas of women’s protection, children’s protection and cash assistance.   SCOPE OF WORK: Under the direct supervision of the Protection and Information Manager (PIM), the Reporting Officer will be responsible for reviewing protection monitoring and legal assistance data on a weekly basis, following up with mobile teams to verify and obtain any additional information required. With the support of the PIM, the Protection Reporting Officer will compile actionable protection data for the weekly field report and analyze all captured data through a protection lens to produce relevant, analytical monthly reports for UNHCR. The Protection Reporting Officer will also be supported by the Information, Communications and Technology Officer for Protection (ICT4P) to use online information management and analytic systems including “Formhub” and “Ckan.”   RESPONSIBILITIES:   Prepare and submit weekly field reports to the Protection and Information Manager on a timely manner; Prepare and submit monthly analytical and progress reports to the Protection and Information Manager; Coordinate with mobile teams and Protection Team Leader to obtain detailed and reliable protection monitoring data on a weekly basis; Work closely with ICT4P to produce visual analytical and statistical protection data; Assist the Protection and Information Manager in drafting trends for the monthly Protection Working Group; Perform other duties, as needed or requested by the supervisor.   Professional Standards All IRC staff are required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies   REQUIREMENTS:   At least two years of prior professional experience in a similar post, preferably with an international      organization; Good protection background and knowledge of refugee context; Strong analytical and reporting skills with attention to detail; Excellent English language skills, oral and written, and the ability to translate from Arabic to English; Excellent organizational and time management skills and ability to meet strict deadlines; Fluency in Microsoft office, experience in document design and layout; Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently; Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment.   Travel and other requirements: Staff will be based in Tripoli, with some travel required between the governorates and the main IRC office in Beirut.