Expedited SVN-Protection Assistant (Internal Only)

 
  Context Under the overall supervision of the Field Protection Coordinator, and under the direct supervision of the Protection Officer, and daily guidance of the Protection Sr. Field Assistant and in close coordination with the GBV, Counter-Trafficking (CT), and Child Protection subunits, the successful candidate will be implementing Protection activities in the camp settlements in Ukhia and/or Teknaf sub-districts.

If successful, the incumbent will: 

1.    Support supervisors in assisting beneficiaries by applying Protection principles and techniques, interagency guidelines, and IOM procedures, and by collaborating with IOM Child Protection, Counter-trafficking and GBV teams, IOM Site Management and Site Development, and other partners.
2.    Support the implementation of IOM protection activities by  interacting with the community daily, identifying the needs of extremely vulnerable individuals, supporting referrals for services, protection monitoring, and protection mainstreaming.    

3.    Assist supervisors in the camp by  representing IOM Protection in camp and Sector-level meetings, donor visits, and interacting with relevant partners on Protection issues.
4.    Support IOM Protection’s front-liner role in the camps for emergency preparedness and response mechanisms.  
5.    Hold office in the respective protection desks, record and maintain all cases involving persons of concern that approach the protection desks;
6.    Conduct daily visits around the camp to observe, identify, and collect information on the situation of the Rohingya, taking into special account vulnerable people, noting and reporting on gaps that may exist in service provision;
7.    Monitor the state of the camp (schools, child friendly spaces, water points, clinics, shelters, latrines, roads, etc.) and report any gaps, misuse or repairs needed; 
8.    Support in community mobilization and formation of leadership structures such as the community protection committee, women’s committee, elderly and disabled committee, youth committee as well as other committees or groups;
9.    Collect data on and report any incidents, threats, or risks in the camp using the Incident Report Form; 
10.    Monitor food distributions and other camp events to  facilitate equal access, non-discrimination, protection of extremely vulnerable individuals, and compliance with Codes of Conduct.  
11.    Conduct regular focus group discussions or other conversational forums with the community to understand their perceptions of service provision within the camp.
12.    Identify protection issues and report to the Senior Protection Field Assistant for referral to the relevant actors;     
13.    Report any discriminatory access to basic provisions and services as water, food, shelter, basic health services, particularly for persons with specific needs;
14.    Inform the camp population of their rights and obligations and services available;

15.    Assist supervisors with reporting and administration of field activities, such data entry, drafting text, collaborating with colleagues to meet deadlines, and identifying programmatic gaps.    
16.    Maintain positive working relationships with relevant stakeholders including community leaders, partners, government officials, other sector staff and other implementing organizations on the ground.

17.    Perform other tasks that may be assigned.
 

Education

• University degree, preferably in Law, Political or Social Sciences, or Social Work, or competencies equivalent to a combination of training and experience; Accredited Universities are those listed in the UNESCO World Higher Education Database.   Experience
  • A minimum of 2 years-experience, or four years for candidates with school diploma, in the field of migration, IDP and refugee assistance and protection (including specific experience on Protection or casework);
  • Experience in emergency operations and liaison with other UN and non-UN humanitarian actors. Skills
    • Knowledge of foundational concepts in relation to protection and protection mainstreaming (IASC Protection Policy, Sphere Standards, Child Protection Minimum Standards, ICRC Professional Protection Standards, GBV Standard Operating Procedures; IASC GBV Guidelines; IASC Gender Handbook; WHO Ethical and Safety Recommendations for Researching, Documenting and Monitoring Sexual Violence in Emergencies; Camp Management Toolkit etc.)
    • Knowledge of ISCG (inter-agency coordination group), sectors, and the Rohingya Refugee Response.
    • Candidate must be familiar with the UN system 
    • Knowledge of the region and/or country an advantage. 
    • Work prioritization and ability to multitask.
    • Shares knowledge and experience.
    • Positive, constructive attitude.
    • Ability to work and act under pressure with discretion in politically sensitive environment.
    • Responds positively to critical feedback and differing points of view.
    • Ready to work independently, under tight deadlines.
    • Displays cultural, gender, religion, race, nationality and age sensitivity and adaptability
    • Ability to work in a multi-cultural team environment with a positive attitude.
    • Highest standards of integrity, discretion and loyalty.
    • Strives for supportive working environment and positive working relationship.
    • Focuses on result for the client and responds positively to feedback.
    • Creates a respectful office environment free of harassment, retaliation, and promotes the prevention of sexual exploitation and abuse (PSEA). Languages
      • Fluency in English, Bengali and Rohingya Language    Required Competencies   IOM’s competency framework can be found at this link. Competencies will be assessed during the selection process.   Values - all IOM staff members must abide by and demonstrate these three values:
      • Inclusion and respect for diversity: Respects and promotes individual and cultural differences. Encourages diversity and inclusion.
    • Integrity and transparency: Maintains high ethical standards and acts in a manner consistent with organizational principles/rules and standards of conduct.
  • Professionalism: Demonstrates ability to work in a composed, competent and committed manner and exercises careful judgment in meeting day-to-day challenges.
• Courage: Demonstrates willingness to take a stand on issues of importance.