Emergency Protection Officer at Malteser International

Job Summary

• Under the management of the MJK Area Coordinator, in close cooperation with GBV team members, the Protection Officer will coordinate and implement protection activities in field locations. Specifically, s/he will plan, implement, monitor and document protection activities targeting MI beneficiaries, community structures and local stakeholders. 

Technical Responsibilities:

• Implement assigned protection activities in line with all relevant international standards and best practices.
• Plan, implement and monitor protection individual activities as per the weekly and project workplans 
• Deliver trainings, capacity buildings and mentoring to community-based protection structures and local authorities 
• Conduct regular protection monitoring activities using MI Protection Monitoring tools and processes, follow up on specific protection issues identified to resolve and reduce risks
• Conduct protection needs and vulnerability assessments as required.
• Ensure the provision of effective protection services and referrals to beneficiaries as required, and assist the Protection Manager in coordination with relevant partners to develop and maintain protection referral mechanisms.
• Ensure that goods, services and works, as well as Casual Labor required to complete assigned activities are requested and delivered in a timely manner using the appropriate HR or Procurement process, and that payments are issued and booked in a timely and appropriate manner.
• Ensure that assigned activities and tasks are completed in line with the available project budget, avoiding over/underspending
• Responsible for ensuring assigned activities meet project output and outcome goals, and that assigned project activities are implemented in-line with the proposal, workplan
• Ensure protection and gender mainstreaming in all of MI’s interventions.
• Project Monitoring and Evaluation:
• Assist the MEAL team in conducting timely monitoring of Protection activities, including pre/post-tests, post-distribution monitoring, and ensuring awareness of the Complains and Feedback Mechanism. 
• Contribute to the monthly progress report as well as cluster 5Ws 
• Assisting in developing and conducting assessments, mid-term and end of project reports and evaluations as requested, under the supervision of the Manager and MEAL Officer/Assistant 
• Ensure MI’s accountability commitments are mainstreamed into all protection activities.
• Report Writing and Documentation: 
• Support in the development of daily, weekly and monthly reports.

Experience and technical competencies: 

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in the field of humanitarian response and refugee/IDP protection working for an international NGO, UN agency or relevant ministry or local authority.
• Technical understanding of core protection concepts (including Child protection, GBV and community-based protection), prevention and response strategies, including experience with operationalizing global best practices and international standards for implementing protection programming in humanitarian contexts. 
• Experience of facilitating trainings and workshops on protection-related topics. 
• Strong planning, organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to work both independently and within a team.
• Integrity, strong work ethic, and ability to consistently meet deadlines under pressure.
• Strong interpersonal skills and commitment to learning and implementing organizational policies and procedures. 
• Full proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook

Education and other skills:

• University degree in social sciences, law, social work, international development, or other relevant field from a recognized institution.
• Excellent Analytical, Communication and Report writing skills.
• Fluency in local languages (Kanuri, Hausa).
• Be immediately available.