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ISLAMIC RELIEF SOMALIA: JOB DESCRIPTION

Opportunity -Vacancy Advertisement:

JOB TITLE: Protection/inclusion Assistant (1) position ( Open to Somali National only)

DEPARTMENT: Operation

BASE LOCATION: Baidoa

Closing Date 5/4/2020

CONTRACT LENGTH: ) 12 Months with possibility of extension based on Performance and availability of funds

REPORT TO: Area Manager-south central Somalia

LINE MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES: None

JOB SUMMARY

Main Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for direct implementation of the activities including coordinating services provision for vulnerable children and activities related to protection in the projects area.
• Coordinate with other agencies on implementation of protection activities such as IDP returns and local integration processes.
• Conduct protection awareness sessions to the beneficiaries and IDPs including the host communities .
• Identify cases of multiple protection concerns (Complex) for Best Interest Determinations and Best Interest Assessment.
• Conduct case conference session among the Protection team and develop recommendations on solving protection concerns.
• Provide technical support to child protection and GBV activities in the project area and the beneficiaries.
• Provide trainings to caseworkers on child friendly space management and enhancing child protection mainstreaming across all humanitarian sectors.
• Represent IRS at inter-agency meetings such as the CPWG, GBVWG, HLP WG and protection cluster in Baidoa district
• Work closely with various actors in ensuring that displaced persons have information about and make choices of all durable solution options.
• Ensure that protection concerns are included during all stages of planning, implementation and monitoring of activities.
• Follow – up on the activities of the protection work with local partners and local community, to document achievements and address constraints while implementation is ongoing.
• Ensure that expenditures for Protection projects are in line with the allocated budget and according to IRS finance and procurement procedures.
• Work within an agreed work plan and ensure timely implementation of the tasks.
• Oversee and manage individual protection cases, including those on GBV and child protection.
• Participate in relevant needs assessments to inform humanitarian response
• Conduct regular Protection Monitoring among displaced persons and provide weekly reports on protection concerns to inform response.
• Promote and implement effective measures to ensure that vulnerable groups and communities are better protected against violence, exploitation and abuse
• Conduct a rapid assessment to identify protection needs for IDPs , host communities and beneficiaries in Baidoa.
• Undertake any other relevant duties or assignments as directed by line manager.
• Ensure that protection is mainstreamed and reduce threats to the safety and dignity of women and girls in the project area.
• Work closely with Camp Coordination and Management (CCCM) cluster, become focal point and attend monthly meetings
• Ensure to Setup Camp CRM desk/systems in the IDP sites and at the beneficiaries

· Promote the collection and analysis of sex- and age-disaggregated data into needs assessment frameworks, including rapid assessments and consultation with older men and women

· Lead in the development of a protection and inclusion advocacy strategy and develop a detailed work plan outlining: priorities and targets, partners and allies, messages, activities and approaches, required resources and materials, learning outcomes, and monitoring indicators**

KEY AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY

§ Effective Communication.

§ Commitment and punctuality.

§ Planning and Organizing and be prepared all the times.

§ Adapting in work Environment and quick learner

§ Resting organizational protocols

§ Good inter-personal skills, commitment and motivation

§ Must be a Somali national-fluent in written and spoken Somali and local languages

SKILLS AND BEHAVIOURS

• Professional experience related to GBV prevention and response in conflict and post conflict settings and skills in undertaking conflict analysis;
• Knowledge of international humanitarian standards for GBV prevention, protection and response;
• Solid experience in training and capacity building experience, particularly using participatory approaches and methods in for training related to different components of GBV programming;
• Experience with developing and implementing GBV programmes, particularly monitoring and evaluation;
• Knowledge of international best practices, key international policy processes and frameworks related to GBV prevention, protection and response;

o Fluency in English and Somali will be an asset.**

QUALIFICATIONS

· Minimum Qualification required Bachelor’s degree (holder) in Human Rights, Law, international Development, or related fields

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Experience: At least 3 years’ experience in managing a GBV/ Gender/Protection project

· Preferred: Master’s Degree in Law, International Development, Human Rights, Political Science, or related disciples or certificates; additional experience in child protection programming is desired but not essential

Additional job responsibilities

Monitoring and Reporting

· Prepare weekly / monthly individual work plans, which after approval by supervisor will serve as guideline for implementation.

· Continuously monitor implementation of protection activities and report on progress, challenges and recommend solutions.

· Participate in all relevant meetings, workshops, seminars and training as directed and provide feedback

Equal Opportunities

Islamic Relief is equal opportunity employer, however encourages female candidates to apply