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Job Overview/Summary:
Under the direct supervision of the Protection Team Leader (Kachin), the Protection Monitor will support implementation of IRC’s protection monitoring and information dissemination programming in Kachin. 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 persons 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 prehensive weekly/monthly reporting in accordance with the IRC’s internal reporting systems.
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 and partners to ensure:
Scheduling of, and participation in, monitoring missions and community-based protection activities; o 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; 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, as well as regular debriefs and ad hoc reporting.
Identify and offer referrals to vulnerable individuals, households and groups at risk, abiding by core principles of confidentiality and the client-centered approach.
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 authorities, and other key stakeholders to ensure active coordination, collaboration, and information dissemination.
Undertake other tasks as requested by the Protection Team Leader (Kachin).
Key Working Relationships:
Position Reports to : Protection Team Leader (Kachin)
Position directly supervises : N/A
What should you have?
Education:
Minimum requirement is grade 10 standard education.
It is desirable to have a bachelor degree, preferably in law, social sciences, social work, sociology, anthropology, political science, public administration or journalism (other specialties are not excluded).
Work Experience:
1-2 years of experience in a CSO/NGO/INGO in the area of coverage.
Experience working for an international organization is preferred.
Strong protection background and knowledge of protection context, as well as demonstrated ability to identify and refer vulnerable cases, is desirable.
Some experience in report writing is preferred.
Experience with protection or community driven development activities is desirable.
Demonstrated Skills and Competencies:
Belief in human rights including gender equality.
Good communication skills including ability to gain trust and build relationships with new communities. Basic computer skills including Microsoft Word and excel.
Good interpersonal skills and ability to work as part of a team, as well as independently. ▪Flexible and able to work in a dynamic and diverse environment.
Excellent attention to detail and organized.
Excellent community engagement and mobilization skills.
Capacity building and team building/motivational skills.
Time management.
Language Skills:
Fluency in local languages of Kachin State is required, some capacity to communicate in English is preferred.
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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