Protection Monitor ( 4 Positions)

SCOPE OF WORK: Under the direct supervision of the Protection and Information Manager, the Protection Monitor will be responsible for monitoring protection concerns (rights violations, discrimination, and exclusion) among the Syrian refugee population in targeted areas of Lebanon in a manner that protects the safety, confidentiality and dignity of the refugee and host communities. Monitoring activities will lead to 1) an increased understanding of the protective environment, including essential demographic data, vulnerability mapping, available services, and existing gaps impacting the refugee and host populations, and 2) sharable reports detailing needed actions by all actors (IRC, humanitarian, and government) to address protection concerns/gaps and contribute to referral mechanisms for specialized services. The Protection Monitor will work in coordination with the Information Officers to ensure that monitoring data is used to inform information materials and campaigns. Protection Monitors will also be responsible for gathering data on available services and supporting the Information Officer to refer persons of concern to required services.   The Protection Monitor will be primarily responsible for collection and entry of protection data using smart-phones, into an online data collection system. Protection Monitors will receive technical guidance and support from the Protection and Information Manager and respond to questions and requests for additional information on submitted protection data on a weekly basis.     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 and Information Manager; Produce actionable data on NFI needs in monitored areas to UNHCR based on Sphere Minimum Standards. Produce weekly reports on activities based on IRC and UNHCR tools. 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 and Protection and Information Managers 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. Professional Standards All IRC staff are required to adhere to THE IRC Way Standards for Professional Conduct and the IRC country employment policies.