Protection Officer

Human Is Right needs the services of a Protection Officer, who will champion the Monitoring, Documentation and Reporting of Human Violations and Abuses Program in the North West and South West regions of Cameroon, with main office in Buea. The Protection Officer role generally will be to ensure quality implementation of MDR activities which include but not limited to Protection Monitoring, Protection Case Management, protection assessment, and capacity building of human rights actors on protection mainstreaming, training of community leaders and emergency response for persons with specific needs while ensuring inclusion of age, gender and diversity. The officer will accompany and support the work of the Protection Assistants and Community Mobilizers with specific focus on ensuring the quality and quantity of field protection monitoring, analysis and reporting of protection incidents. The Protection Officer will work closely with other NGOs and INGOs in the general protection cluster to ensure integration of program activities.

SCOPE OF WORK:

The Protection Officer is responsible for protection activities in the areas affected by the crisis in the South West Region. The main tasks will be to monitor the situation in terms of protection of populations affected by the crisis, to conduct mapping for existing service providers and provide information to the communities through the organization of focus groups discussions or individual interviews and finally refer the most urgent cases to the appropriate service. The Protection Officer will respect the principle of confidentiality of the information received during the activities. S/he will work closely with the Director and other team members to provide a protection response during deployment.

The Protection Officer will report to the Director.

RESPONSIBILITES:

- Conduct information gathering and documentation on human rights violations and abuses within the South West region

- Conduct mapping of existing service providers on deployment areas and, through focus group, provide an update on existing services and their accessibility for people with specific protection needs.

- In collaboration with the Director and the HSR team, organize capacity building sessions for CBO members and community leaders on protection topics.

- Report daily protection situation to the Director for integration in monitoring reports.

- Ensure ethical and confidential data collection during, case management, monitoring and evaluation.

- Monitor the progress of the program and identify any delays that have been or may be expected

- Comply with the HSR security procedures and report the security information provided to her/him to ensure a safe and secure environment for the implementation of the program.

Monitoring & Reporting

- Ensure that activities are fully documented, including regular and systematic collection of data

- Produce / contribute to the writing of reports required by HSR

Coordination & Representation

- Ensure coordination on the organization of training in mainstreaming protection with other stakeholders on the theme as well as with communities.

- Work closely and coordinate with the HSR Support Services to carry out program activities. This includes participation in the opening, follow-up and closing meetings with local partners.

- Ensure linkage, coordination and sharing of information on activities with national NGOs, international organizations, donors and the government.

- Participate in Protection Cluster (including GBV and CP AoRs) meetings and other humanitarian coordination meetings as will be assigned by the Manager from time to time

- Ensure completion of 5 Ws of the Protection Cluster

Qualifications

EDUCATION

- Bachelor of Arts or Science in Social Science, Law, Public Health, Humanities or other related field.

EXPERIENCE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

- Knowledge and experience in human rights, international human rights instruments and mechanisms, rule of law and protection activities in particular protection monitoring, case management, counselling, social work or other related field;

- Clear understanding of and interest in the protection field of expertise;

- Strong ability to maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure;

- Ability to work in a difficult environment;

- Fluency in English Language,

- Clear understanding of human rights, and issues surrounding violence against civilians; -

- Knowledge and experience with community outreach and mobilization;

- Positive and professional attitude, including ability to lead and work well in a team setting; - Strong ability to organize work, meet deadlines, maintain composure, prioritize work under pressure, coordinate multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail:

- Excellent communication and writing skill;

- Orderly presentation of work.

HOW TO APPLY

Send CV and motivation letter to info@hisrcameroon.org