Protection Monitor - Tripoli

RESPONSIBILITIES: Conduct Mobile Field Visits 3-4 times per week to villages, urban areas, and informal settlements/tent clusters to meet with persons of concern within the community and identify individuals at risk and humanitarian needs according to monthly work plan. Utilize digital data collection system based on smart-phone handsets for data collection and uploading; participates in training in the digital system, data cleaning, and regular debrief and supervision of digital data collection activities. Directly translate protection data from Arabic to English to produce a clear, protection focused report and translate and follow-up on red flag protection-related issues; Analyze data and highlight trends and protection needs in reporting to Protection Team Leader; Work to strengthen IRC’s relationship with refugees, refugee/host community leaders and municipal actors in order to maintain good access to POCs. Supports Information Officers, Protection Team Leader and Protection and Information Manager to conduct advocacy on behalf of the community. Conducts other duties as assigned by supervisor Under the guidance of direct supervisor, facilitate one-on-one interviews and focus group discussions with refugees, host community members, state actors and service providers in the field on selected protection concerns. Conduct spot observation in areas where refugees are housed or clustered for inclusion in protection monitoring, using qualitative and quantitative methods. Work to identify and support community focal points/settlement representatives to participate in ongoing monitoring activities and follow-up. Keep records through the digital system of the urgent protection needs identified and the actions taken to assist affected PoCs Requirement Belief in human rights including gender equality. Good communication skills including ability to gain trust and build relationships with new communities. High standard of spoken and written Arabic and English, ability to translate desirable Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word. Experience in regular report writing. 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.