Job Title : Protection Monitor
Reports to : Protection Officer
Duty station : NorthWest and South West Region
Main objective :
Missions and Responsibilities :
- Conduct protection monitoring activities at household and community level using various quantitative and qualitative methods and tools ;
- Identify key informants within the community to involve in regular protection monitoring activities through individual interviews ;
- Facilitate Focus Group Discussions (FGDs) amongst community members on protection to better understand the protection issues affecting the communities ;
- In coordination with the team leader, identify Focal points within the community and liaise with them to collect information on population movements and protection incidents within their areas of intervention; implement a functional flash alert mechanism between Focal Points and the Field Monitors ;
- Train Focal Points, local authorities and protection committees on general protection, CP, SGBV, Human Rights, Humanitarian Principles and other topics that maybe identified ;
- Monitor and report protection incidents and trends, population movements and produce Maps on the zones of displacement and intervention within their field locations ;
- Identify individual cases with protection concerns during protection monitoring and outreach activities and liaise with the social worker to deliberate on the appropriate intervention ;
- Verify the information collected through direct observation and triangulation from different sources ;
- Support the Team Leader in developing weekly report ;
- Map out and regularly update service providers within the field locations highlighting the gaps to support advocacy through the protection cluster ;
- Carry out all tasks respecting key protection principles including but not limited to: – do no harm, non-discrimination, confidentiality, accountability and need-to-know principles ;
- Actively participate in community awareness activities ;
- Verify and register flash alerts reports identified within their field locations and share in a timely manner with the Field Coordinator, and the team leader ;
- Establish and maintain a good relationship respecting and guided by humanitarian. principles with local, administrative, customary and community leaders in his/her area ;
- Participate actively in the weekly meetings ;
- Any other task that may be assigned by the supervisor.
Competences :
- University training in Social Sciences or related field ;
- Minimum 12 months relevant professional experience in the protection sector ;
- Technical knowledge in general protection ;
- Advanced computer literacy (Word, Excel, outlook) ;
- Good analytical and reporting skills ;
- Good planning and organizational skills ;
- Respect and adherence to protection principles ;
- Capacity to work under pressure, flexibility ;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills ;
- Knowledge of the South West and North West Region of Cameroon ;
- Experience in community mobilization.
Languages:
- English is the primary working language ;
- SW pidgin an asset.
Special Requirements :
- Residence in Bamenda / Buea will be considered an added advantage ;
- Immediate availability is an asset.
Candidature :
Send your CV and Cover letter by following this link : Protection Monitor
Please apply no later than 22nd June, 2020 at 5 PM
NB : Only Shortlisted candidates will be invited for the written test.