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Job Title:   Protection Officer (Fresher US NGO Jobs)

Organisation: International Rescue Committee (IRC)

Duty Station: Yumbe, Uganda

About the Company:

The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people whose lives and livelihoods are shattered by conflict and disaster to survive, recover, and gain control of their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC works with people forced to flee from war, conflict and disaster and the host communities which support them, as well as those who remain within their homes and communities. At work today in over 40 countries and 25 U.S. cities, we improve outcomes in the areas of health, safety, economic wellbeing, education, and power.

Job Summary: The Protection Officer will be responsible for providing direct support for the implementation of protection monitoring, protection case management and follow ups, operating Information and Support Centers (ISCs); Persons of Specific Needs a (PSNs) identification and support. She/he will supervise the activities of Protection Assistants in the field to ensure timely and successfully implementation.

Key Duties and Responsibilities:

• Conducts protection information and awareness sessions (community dialogues).
• Collaborates with the legal team, SGBV, health, and ERD sectors of IRC and other agencies in providing protection related services to refugees and Persons of Concern (PoC
• Ensures service mapping is complete and continuously updated; referral pathway established and follow up of cases conducted by protection team.
• Liaise with and refer all legal related cases to the legal team for redress.
• Supervises Protection Assistants to effectively carry out their roles.
• Ensure protection case management is done according to established standards while respecting the principle of confidentiality.
• Supports Volunteers in their integration and support to the desk and team.
• Oversees PSN needs assessments and provide appropriate responses ‐ targeted assistance as necessary.
• Conduct regular monitoring and report on the welfare and living conditions of PSNs in the settlement.
• Ensure protection team manages information according to established procedures and respects principles of confidentiality.
• Ensure good coordination with refugee leadership structures (RWCs and Neighborhood watch) and appropriate support provided.
• Appropriately refer protection incidents/events to UNHCR, OPM and relevant partners.
• Participate in Zonal Coordination meetings involving UNHCR, OPM and all partners operating in the Zone.
• Prepare daily/weekly/monthly reports and timely submit to Deputy Protection Manager for review and further actions.

Qualifications, Skills and Experience:

• Educated at degree level in the humanities or other relevant field.
• At least two years of prior professional experience in a similar post, preferably with an international organization.
• Demonstrable knowledge of protection issues and knowledge of refugee context.
• Strong supervisory and organizational skills.
• Excellent time management skills and ability to meet deadlines.
• 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.
• Comfortable using information technology (Computers, Smartphones and Tablets) and MS Office Word and Excel.
• Proficiency in English ( written and verbal)

NB: Female candidates and persons with disability are encouraged to apply. IRC is an organization that offer equal opportunities during application processes.

How to Apply:

All suitably qualified candidates are encouraged to apply online at the link below

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Deadline: 30th July 2024

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