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Protection Field Assistant

1. Undertake regular protection monitoring visits along MHPSS staff to assigned locations where migrants, IDPs, returnees and vulnerable host communities may reside, prepare protection assessment and monitoring reports.

2. Conduct vulnerability screenings and in-depth assessments in assigned locations to help identify urgent needs and make all necessary referrals.

3. Assist in preparing and planning to provide regular, timely and comprehensive follow-up in coordination with specialized protection colleagues and under the supervision of the Senior Protection Assistant.

4. Supports in facilitating community dialogues and focus group discussions to identify protection risks, trends, capacities, and coping strategies to inform protection programming and to ensure community participation in ongoing activities.

5. In collaboration with other relevant MHPSS colleagues, assists in conducting ongoing mapping for vulnerable communities and service providers as required.

6. Provides support in facilitating events with key stakeholders and partners in the field on selected protection concerns if required.

7. Participate in awareness raising events and support IOM in trainings and workshops arranged by IOM and partners if required.

8. Maintain up-to-date records and promptly complete all data entry and reporting requirements.

9. Carry out administrative duties as requested.

10. Participate in all relevant meetings.

11. Perform other duties as may be assigned.

Values

· Inclusion and respect for diversity respects and promotes individual and cultural differences; encourages diversity and inclusion wherever possible.

· Integrity and transparency: maintain high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.

· Professionalism: demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent, and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.

Core Competencies – behavioural indicators level 2

· Teamwork: develops and promotes effective collaboration within and across units to achieve shared goals and optimize results.

· Delivering results produces and delivers quality results in a service-oriented and timely manner; is action oriented and committed to achieving agreed outcomes.

· Managing and sharing knowledge continuously seeks to learn, share knowledge, and innovate.

· Accountability: takes ownership for achieving the Organization’s priorities and assumes responsibility for own action and delegated work.

· Communication: encourages and contributes to clear and open communication; explains complex matters in an informative, inspiring and motivational way.

· Computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and Mimosa system

· Knowledge of Protection principles and protection case management

· Strong communication skills.

Internals of the Organization and NMS candidates, as well as external female candidates, will be considered as first-tier candidates. This vacancy is also open to second-tier candidates.

The appointment is subject to funding confirmation.

Appointment will be subject to certification that the candidate is medically fit for appointment, accreditation, any residency or visa requirements, and security clearances.