Latest Jobs: Protection Officer
Applications are being accepted for appropriate individuals in Federation Handicap International to fill their vacant job published in daily Classified Source newspaper dated 04 January, 2024.
Federation Handicap International
Date Posted: | :: | 04 January, 2024 |
Department: | :: | Federation Handicap International |
Category | Sector | :: | INGO |
Newspaper: | :: | Classified Source Newspaper |
Education: | :: | Bachelor |
Total Vacancies: | :: | Details in attached ads |
Vacancy Location: | :: | Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa KPK, Pakistan |
Job Type: | :: | Full Time |
Expected Last Date: | :: | 12 January, 2024 |
Vacant Positions: Protection Officer
- PROTECTION OFFICER
Now, the Federation Handicap International Peshawar is looking for a Protection Officer candidate.
JOB Description: Protection Officer
Mission 1: Protection Assistance
The Protection Officer will :
- Work in the field to identify and meet persons in need of protection assistance within the community.
- Conduct inter-sectoral referrals for mental health support and rehabilitation and/or provide guidance and resources if available for external referral when requested in line with HI’s code of confidentiality and do no harm.
- Produce a map of external referral points that cover legal, shelter, cash and any other assistance if available.
- Regular follow-up of the assigned and/or identified cases in services being received to ensure that all available services are being provided.
- Organize and conduct awareness raising activities including information sessions on inclusion and protection with the community and other stakeholders.
- Ensure information dissemination about available services to empower persons of concern to reach these services, participate in decision-making concerning them and provide feedback.
- Maintain up to date understanding of target communities’ dynamics and changing needs of protection especially of vulnerable groups e.g. women, older adults, children, and persons with disabilities.
- Ensure that all practices of the organization in the field strictly comply with HI’s policy of PSEAH (Protection of beneficiaries from Sexual Exploitation, Abuse and Harassment).
Mission 2: Coordination & Reporting
- Identify and coordinate with external stakeholders for identification, establishment, and strengthening of the referral mechanism.
- Support the Project Manager in continuous mapping of services available in the areas of intervention and coordinate with stakeholders to disseminate information about the services available with HI to avoid duplication.
- Participate in coordination meetings and coordinate with clusters to ensure the availability of up to date information regarding areas of intervention.
- Compile data at the end of every month for all activities as specified by the Project Manager and share with Line Manager and M&E unit.
- Update the protection database regularly in both digital and hard copy forms.
- Regular reporting and facilitation of field activities and other activities (trainings, seminars, learning sessions etc.).
- Share lessons learnt in the field, prepare case studies and success stories pertaining to protection assistance for every quarter and/or as required.
Mission 3 : Trainings
- Train the teams , partners & stake holders on various topics related to protection & Disability inclusion.
- Collaborate with other components within the project for training and seminars, and identification of cross-cutting issues that may lead to protection outcomes within the community.
- Conduct training, learning sessions, and seminars with beneficiaries, project partners and other stakeholders as identified.
- Maintain follow-up of learning, feedback, and new areas identified
Mission 4: Field Management
- Is responsible for support in arranging training venues within the community
- Is responsible for liaising with other implementing partners in the field
- Has knowledge of community social mobilization through participatory approach to guide and monitor the activities of the social mobilizers/ volunteers in field
How to Apply?
Interested candidates should submit their CVs (together with any other papers specified in the attached advertisements) by the Closing date: 12 January, 2024. The applicant must provide the job title in the subject line of the application. Federation Handicap International ensures equal opportunity for all equally qualified candidates.