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Job Overview/Summary: Under the direct supervision of the Team Leader (Rakhine), the Protection Monitor will support implementation of IRC’s protection monitoring and information dissemination programming in Rakhine State, as well as shelter and NFI emergency response activities. Protection monitoring and information dissemination activities will lead to 1) shared understanding of the protection environment among different actors; and 2) enhanced awareness of services and assistance among all communities in the area of coverage. Together, these goals support improved outcomes for vulnerable community members. In addition, the Protection Monitor will facilitate the identification of people with specific needs who are at risk, as well as other individuals, households and groups in need of specialized support, and will offer quality referrals to appropriate service providers where possible. S/he will also contribute to accurate and comprehensive weekly/monthly reporting in accordance with the IRC’s internal reporting systems. As needed, Protection Monitors will undertake rapid assessments of shelter and NFI needs and conduct distributions directly or in collaboration with relevant partners.

This position is only opened for Myanmar National candidates.

Major Responsibilities: Major responsibilities of the Protection Monitor are listed below:

  • Collaborate with other team members from protection and other sectors and partners to ensure:

    • Scheduling of, and participation in, monitoring missions and community-based protection activities.

    • Regular review and enhancement of quality of protection data.

    • Maintain and follow individual work plans, ensuring best practice standards are met.

    • Regular review and follow up of action points for protection monitoring and community-based protection activities.

    • Rapid shelter and NFI need assessments using standardized tools.

    • Implementation or support for shelter and NFI distributions directly or in collaboration with relevant partners or other local stakeholders, in accordance with relevant internal guidance; and,

    • Adhere to all internal SOPs of the IRC and ask for support when needed.

  • Contribute to reporting on protection trends from the field on a regular basis and close working with POFP (protection outreach focal point), as well as regular debriefs and ad hoc reporting. Involve in monthly protection team meeting.

  • Facilitation in protection related training and provide supportive management to POFP in order to receive information of protection trends in community. And reporting to supervisor in a timely manner.

  • Identify and offer referrals to vulnerable individuals, households and groups at risk, abiding by core principles of confidentiality and the client-centered approach. Provide clients with EPA support coordination with EPA officers and involve in every step of the case management process.

  • Provide structured information to communities about the services and assistance available to them and seek to facilitate their access to services that meet their needs.

  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other INGO, UNHCR, government/ local authorities, and other key stakeholders to ensure active coordination, collaboration, and information dissemination.

  • Undertake other tasks as requested by the Protection Manager (Rakhine) and Team leader.

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PROFESSIONAL STANDARDS

All International Rescue Committee workers must adhere to the core values and principles outlined in IRC Way - Standards for Professional Conduct. Our Standards are Integrity, Service, Equality and Accountability. In accordance with these values, the IRC operates and enforces policies on Safeguarding, Conflicts of Interest, Fiscal Integrity, and Reporting Wrongdoing and Protection from Retaliation. IRC is committed to take all necessary preventive measures and create an environment where people feel safe, and to take all necessary actions and corrective measures when harm occurs. IRC builds teams of professionals who promote critical reflection, power sharing, debate, and objectivity to deliver the best possible services to our clients.

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