Protection Assistant

Context/Reporting line:

Under the general guidance of the Head, Mobility Pathways and inclusion Division, the overall supervision of the Protection Coordinator, and the direct supervision of the National Protection Officer, the successful candidate will perform the following duties.

Core Functions / Responsibilities

1. Conduct protection monitoring: collect high quality information through direct observation, focus
2. group and community discussions, and key informant interviews in accordance with IOM’s guidelines and SOPs.
3. Support the identification and analysis of protection issues and trends.
4. Identify and respond appropriately to beneficiaries with protection needs including through referrals,
5. case management, and in-kind assistance.
6. Refer beneficiaries to key service providers in accordance with IOM guidelines and SOPs.
7. Provide comprehensive case management services in accordance with IOM guidelines and SOPs.
8. Maintain and update electronic databases and records for each client and keep detailed notes of all direct casework activities.
9. Act as Protection field Focal Points and assure close coordination and collaboration with implementing partner.
10. facilitate regular community engagement and awareness raising activities and support IP protection team as required.
11. In coordination with protection officer, follow up with IP case management team the progress of activity and provide technical support in line with IOM guidelines and SOPs.
12. Support the development of referral service mapping. Collect information on access to services and provide regular updates on changes to services available.
13. Participate in relevant meeting on the request of the Protection Officer.
14. Complete all protection training assigned by the Protection Officer, or Protection Coordinator.
15. Undertake any other duties as may be assigned.

Required Qualifications

Education:

• University degree in a relevant field such as law, social work, or social sciences from an accredited academic university or institute.

Experience and Skills:

• Minimum three years of relevant professional experience, preferably within protection role.
• Experience in providing direct assistance to beneficiaries.
• Experience working within challenging environments.
• Experience in organizing events, workshops, and meetings.
• Experience with raising awareness in the public domain.
• Experience working with governmental, non-governmental institutions and UN agencies preferred.
• Willing to collaborate with and support people from different ethnic groups and different religions.
• Demonstrated interest in humanitarian work and supporting people affected by conflict
• Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality, respect, non-discrimination and safety of clients at all times.
• Good written and oral communication skills, effective in representation and liaison with external
• parties (required).
• Ability to organize work, work independently and prioritize work under pressure, coordinate
• multiple tasks and maintain attention to detail (required).
• Good interpersonal and problem-solving skills.
• Flexibility in working overtime when needed.
• Computer literacy (Microsoft Word and Excel).

Languages:

• Fluency in English, Kurdish, and Arabic is required.
• Working knowledge of any other langue is an advantage.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications via this link:

https://jobs.my-soc.org/apply/20260413150158/l347UthLkXqaoxQcEzINMnVBF