Job Summary
Under the line management of the Protection Team Leader and the technical supervision of the Protection Officer – Monitoring, the Protection Assistant – Monitoring will implement protection monitoring activities in selected internally displaced persons (IDP) sites and host communities in Mai-Tsebri, Dimma, and surrounding areas. The role involves planning and conducting protection monitoring visits, collecting and analyzing data, identifying individuals at risk, facilitating referrals, sharing relevant information, and reporting protection trends and risks in a timely manner. The position will also identify people with specific needs and provide direct assistance and support, while contributing to other protection activities implemented by the Danish Refugee Council (DRC) in selected IDP sites in the contested area.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
Conduct protection monitoring activities in assigned areas, including IDP sites, returnee communities, and surrounding host communities.
Contribute to the development and review of protection monitoring tools, testing procedures, monitoring plans, and analysis of collected information in collaboration with the Protection Officer and Protection Manager.
Identify protection trends, risks, and needs in assigned areas through Key Informant Interviews (KIIs), Focus Group Discussions (FGDs), and direct observation.
Use appropriate data collection systems to collect, encode, and upload information in accordance with international standards, best practices, and DRC protection monitoring guidelines.
Identify individuals at risk, provide relevant information, and refer them to specialized assistance and appropriate service providers.
Support Protection Officers in coordinating and implementing Individual Protection Assistance activities.
Regularly monitor beneficiaries' access to services, the effectiveness of referral services, and the contribution of referrals and individual protection assistance to addressing individual protection risks.
Conduct community awareness-raising activities and disseminate information about identified protection risks and prevention and mitigation strategies.
Maintain good relationships with relevant stakeholders to collect timely information on new displacements within the area of coverage and facilitate safe referrals.
Engage consistently with community-based structures using respectful and culturally appropriate approaches.
Ensure that data collection follows Protection Information Management standards and protection principles, including compliance with data protection Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
Participate in relevant training sessions, including Protection Information Management and other related topics.
Adhere to ethical data collection practices and data protection protocols throughout the protection monitoring process.
Ensure proper documentation of activities conducted as evidence for measuring project progress, effectiveness, and efficiency.
Participate in protection assessments and other multisectoral assessments as required.
Report Writing & Documentation
Support the preparation of daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
Ensure accurate and systematic documentation of all project monitoring activities.
Contribute to protection monitoring reports and protection analysis by providing relevant field information and observations.
Maintain organized records of data collection, referrals, monitoring visits, and other activities in accordance with established documentation procedures.
Educational Qualifications
University Degree or Diploma in Social Sciences, Law, Social Work, International Development, or another relevant field from a recognized institution.
Work Experience
A minimum of one (1) year of experience in an entry- to mid-level position in humanitarian response and refugee or IDP protection.
Experience working with an international NGO, UN agency, relevant government ministry, or local authority is required.
Experience working with displaced or conflict-affected populations.
Experience conducting protection monitoring or protection assessments using online data collection tools such as Kobo and ActivityInfo.
Technical Skills & Competencies
Good data collection, analysis, encoding, and reporting skills.
Full proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, including Microsoft Word and Excel.
Knowledge of Kobo and other data collection and analysis tools is desirable.
Strong planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
High level of integrity, a strong work ethic, and the ability to meet deadlines under pressure.
Understanding of protection principles, ethical data collection, confidentiality, and data protection protocols.
Good communication and interpersonal skills, particularly when engaging with displaced populations and host communities.
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