Protection Officer at Premiere Urgence Internationale (PUI)

General Objective / Summary

• Under the direct supervision of the Protection supervisor, the Protection Officer will be responsible for integrating protection principles into all sectors of PUI’s programming.
• This role ensures that interventions are designed and implemented in a way that upholds dignity, safety, and rights of the affected populations while minimizing risks of harm and maximizing the engagement of vulnerable groups, including people with disabilities.
• She/he will be responsible for developing, implementing, and monitoring protection and community outreach activities, in compliance with work plans, donor regulations, and PUI policies.
• She/he will play a key role in increasing community knowledge and access to services while strengthening PUI knowledge and acceptance within the community.

Responsibilities and Tasks
Activities implementation:

• Conduct capacity-building and training COWs on the themes of protection (including CP, GBV, protection mainstreaming, confidentiality of protection data)
• Conduct training sessions and workshops for health and nutrition staff on protection mainstreaming, social cohesion, and the importance of incorporating protection principles into their daily work.
• Support the development of training materials and tools to support protection mainstreaming in the field
• Support effective community engagement and community input into program activities and design through close contact and structured activities 
• Participate in community events and meetings, and lead the organisation of awareness sessions and workshops
• Ensure the identification, internal/external referrals, and follow-up of protection cases and urgent cases to the Health, FSL, and Nutrition teams
• Collaborate with program teams to identify and address potential protection risks associated with project activities.
• Develop appropriate key messages and IEC materials, and ensure that they are disseminated among the community
• Develop and implement strategies to promote inclusivity and accessibility of services for marginalised groups, including women, children, the elderly, and persons with disabilities.
• Ensure protection is mainstreamed in all PUI Programs in the field, and protection cases and concerns are timely referred and addressed
• Report immediately any difficulty or delay faced in the implementation of activities to the direct manager.

Team Management:

• Supervise Community Outreach Workers and ensure the timely implementation of their activities
• Coordinate the work of COWs: work plans, progress toward targets, and frequency of submitting collected data
• Ensure that COWs have the necessary information on the referral system and provided services, and properly understand the activities to be implemented in the framework of the project
• Routine field visits to monitor COWs' activities
• Continuously collect feedback from COWs and ensure communication to the Protection Supervisor.

Logistic & Administration:

• Reportto the line manager the needs in materials and tools required to conduct training and outreach activities
• Participate in the organization's training sessions: venue, attendees, and support materials.
• Ensure proper utilization of the tablets and make sure all of them are charged daily and fully operational

Reporting & Data collection:

• Collect, analyze, store in a database, and report information received from COWs (household surveys, FGDs, awareness sessions…)
• Collect and analyze data related to protection mainstreaming to inform program adjustments and improvements
• Collect and analyze identified protection cases and referrals
• Document and report training sessions and feedback from participants
• Work with the M&E team to develop indicators and tools for monitoring protection outcomes within health and nutrition programs

Internal and External Representation:

• Build and maintain relationships with external partners, community leaders (especially Bulamas), community committees, and other stakeholders
• Represent PUI at any time and anywhere when s/he is on duty
• Ensure coordination with PUI Staff and stakeholders concerning community intervention activities
• The tasks and responsibilities defined in this job description are non-exhaustive and can evolve depending on the project’s needs.

Mandatory Requirements

• Language Skills: Fluent in English and Hausa, and Good knowledge of Kanuri is an asset.
• Education Degree: Bachelor’s Degree in social science/international development studies / political science, or related field
• Work Experience: A minimum of 2-4 years of relevant experience in protection, human rights, or a related field.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Strong knowledge of community outreach, community mobilization, and protection principles
• Excellent experience in conducting training, awareness sessions, and protection surveys/assessments
• Knowledge of international legal instruments related to protection (IHL/IHRL), IDP guiding principles, SPHERE standards, and protection mainstreaming
• Experience in designing and implementing protection mainstreaming strategies.
• Computer Skills: Good knowledge of the MS Office software, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint
• Other: Previous experience working in emergency or conflict settings.

Assets
Interests:

• In the humanitarian sector.
• Commitment to the NGO values and principles, Transversal skills
• Strong motivation to help people in need
• Conflict resolution and diplomacy skills
• Ability to adapt or change priorities according to the changing situation within a mission or the organization itself
• Understanding of the political situation in the area
• Ability to analyze and suggest improvements to the activities
• Well organized and a hard worker
• Able to manage stress and pressure
• Good communication skills
• Team Management
• Reliability
• Neutrality.