Vacancy Title: Protection Assistant
Type:
- FULL TIME
- Industry: Nonprofit, NGO
- Category: Admin & Office
Employer:
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Duty Station:
Within Uganda, Yumbe, East Africa
Job Summary:
- Base Salary: Not Disclosed
Organization Overview:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities. The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998, supporting IDPs, refugees, and local communities with a current program portfolio that includes health, protection and rule of law, women’s protection and empowerment, and economic recovery and development programming.
Job Details:
Responsibilities:
- Ensure daily operation of Information and Support Centers (ISCs) in assigned Zone.
- Provide timely feedback on issues and complaints raised by refugees at ISCs.
- Accurately assess and record protection concerns and/or complaints by refugees.
- Coordinate with service providers to strengthen referral pathways.
- Conduct protection information and awareness sessions – community outreaches.
- Maintain and collect data in line with agreed procedures.
- Conduct PSN home visits, assess needs, and ensure adequate referral/assistance.
- Work closely with Community Based Volunteers, providing support and guidance.
Key Working Relationships:
- Reports to: Protection Officer
- Internal Contacts: Community Services Officers, Legal Officers, Legal Assistants, Community Based Volunteers
- External Contacts: UNHCR, OPM, and other Protection Actors
Standards for Professional Conduct:
- Adhere to IRC Way – Standards for Professional Conduct: Integrity, Service, and Accountability.
- Enforce policies on Beneficiary Protection from Exploitation and Abuse, Child Safeguarding, Anti Workplace Harassment, Fiscal Integrity, and Anti-Retaliation.
- Equal Opportunity Employer valuing diversity and non-discrimination.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Diploma in a relevant field.
- At least one year of professional experience in a similar post with an INGO or NGO.
- Good awareness of protection issues and the refugee context.
- Good organizational and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to manage time, prioritize activities, and meet deadlines.
- Demonstrates empathy and sensitivity in working with refugees and vulnerable communities.
- Comfortable using information technology (Computers, Smart Phones, and Tablets).
- Education Requirement: Not Specified
- Job Experience: Not Specified
- Job Application Procedure:
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Job Title: Protection Officer
Type:
- FULL TIME
- Industry: Nonprofit, NGO
- Category: Admin & Office
Employer:
International Rescue Committee (IRC)
Application Deadline:
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Duty Station:
Within Uganda Yumbe, East Africa
Base Salary: Not Disclosed
Organization Overview:
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises, helping to restore health, safety, education, economic wellbeing, and power to people devastated by conflict and disaster. Founded in 1933 at the call of Albert Einstein, the IRC is one of the world’s largest international humanitarian non-governmental organizations (INGO), at work in more than 50 countries and more than 25 U.S. cities. The IRC has been working in Uganda since 1998, supporting IDPs, refugees, and local communities with a current program portfolio that includes health, protection and rule of law, women’s protection and empowerment, and economic recovery and development programming.
Responsibilities:
- Conduct protection information and awareness sessions (community dialogues).
- Collaborate with the legal team, SGBV, health, and ERD sectors in providing protection services to refugees and PoC.
- Ensure service mapping and referral pathways are complete and updated.
- Supervise Protection Assistants to effectively carry out their roles.
- Ensure protection case management is done according to established standards.
- Oversee PSN needs assessments and provide appropriate responses.
- Conduct regular monitoring and report on the welfare and living conditions of PSNs.
- Ensure good coordination with refugee leadership structures and provide appropriate support.
- Appropriately refer protection incidents to UNHCR, OPM, and relevant partners.
- Participate in Zonal Coordination meetings involving UNHCR, OPM, and partners.
- Prepare and submit daily/weekly/monthly reports.
Key Working Relationships:
- Reports to: Protection Manager
- Supervises: Protection Assistants and Community Based Volunteers
- Internal Contacts: Community Services Officers and Assistants Officers, Legal Officers
- External Contacts: UNHCR, OPM, and other Protection Actors
Education Requirement: Not Specified
Job Experience: Not Specified
Job Application Procedure:
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