Overall purpose of the role: (1-2 sentences)

Under the supervision of the Protection Team Leader, the Protection assistant will responsible implementation of protection activities in field locations. Specifically, s/he will plan, implement, monitor and document protection activities targeting DRC beneficiaries, community structures and local stakeholders. This is a field-based position and may require spending extended periods of time in the field.

Responsibilities: (in bullet points).

• Promote adherence to the guiding principles of Protection among community focal points, other community-based actors and service providers for safe and ethical referral of cases and ensuring self-determination of the UASC and other child protection cases;
• Implement Case management process with its steps including identification, case implementations, follow up and case closure with respect of survival centered approaches, guiding principles.
• Assist in identifying needs, service gaps and duplications in all targeted sites, and report such issues through Cluster reporting tools and flag for action through appropriate coordination channels
• Ensure regular contact (visits and phone calls) and collect information and updates from CBPN, Outreach Workers and IDP representatives and share with relevant line managers
• Follow up of Unaccompanied and Separated children after Identification and documentation, including continuous basic emotional support. Once the cases are identified the case workers/Protection monitor is expected to provide case management based on a child-centered approach:
• Create a climate of trust and care to the beneficiaries and survivors all level.
• Maintain daily contact with community structures and project beneficiaries to ensure the correct procedures and principles are adhered to.
• Ensure the provision of comprehensive information on services available to the client, maintain Coordination with service provider focal points, and ensure accompaniment and referral to service adhering to referral SOPs and “need to know” principle.
• Respect Standard Operating Procedures, Information Sharing Protocol, ensure confidentiality and relevant management of information.
• Prepare, plan and conduct community awareness raising on Protection, GBV and education.
• Facilitate the setup of community-based mechanism and referral system to respond to persons with protection issues and educational needs.
• Identify vulnerable cases (individuals and families) following the program and selection criteria.
• Attend community meetings and trainings.
• Take part and facilitate other protection activities, such as NFI distribution, awareness raising, child protection activities and GBV response.
• Take part in project proposal development by collecting information from community.
• Ability to deliver information and communicate in a child friendly manner.
• Ensure that minimum standards for child protection in Humanitarian Action are considered across the CFS
• Support in conducting structured group activities such as educational, art, cultural activities, sport, games and building life skills.
• Develop a monthly action plan (according to the specific psychosocial needs of the children) and monitor its implementation with the support of the protection Monitor.
• Support the Community based Protection network members in the implementation of the daily or weekly activities and monitor and supervise the progress of their work.
• Assist in the provision of appropriate Capacity Building for IDP committees, and CBPN to ensure the sustainability of the project.
• Identify and report key protection threats affecting women and children inside the child friendly space and promote appropriate responses.
• Refer children through established referral pathways as required
• Closely work with other sectors such as non-protection and support team.
• Coordinate with other service providers of GBV and CP for referral of case when necessary.
• Participate existing case management working groups, GBV and CP and other existing forms.
• Conduct other duties as assigned by supervisors
• Any other duties assigned by the supervisor.

Experience and technical competencies: (include years of experience)

• Experience, preferably a minimum of one year as a social worker or GBV, child protection and PSS
• Strong listening and empathy skills, as well as commitment to supporting women and children survivors/ at risk;
• Experience in community mobilizations and networking.
• Technical understanding of core protection concepts (including Child protection, GBV and community-based protection), prevention and response strategies, including experience with operationalizing global best practices and international standards for implementing protection programming in humanitarian contexts.
• Experience of facilitating trainings and workshops on protection-related topics.
• Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to consistently meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures.
• Full proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook
• Fluent in Somali and English

Education: (include certificates, licenses etc.)

• University degree or diploma, preferably in Social Sciences, Human Rights, International Law or related field from a recognized institution of higher learning.

Conditions

Contract: 6 months with the possibility of extension, subject to funding and performance. Salary and other conditions are offered by DRC’s Terms of Employment for National Staff; Employment Band NM level I2.

Availability: 15th October 2024

Duty station: This position is based in Beletweyne

Reporting Line: Protection Team Leader