Purpose of Position:
The Protection Officer will be responsible for the implementation of SGBV project activities in
Hamdaniya district/Ninewa. The individual will be responsible for providing day-to-day technical
support and overseeing the implementation of protection and SGBV activities for vulnerable
households. He/she will coordinate with protection stakeholders for the identification and referral of
SGBV cases and coordination mechanisms. Facilitate in recruitment process of casual workers,
consultant and volunteers and carries out day-to-day team management of protection assistant, case
workers, outreach community mobilizers, and facilitators. Plan outreach activities per project
objectives, oversee and facilitate the recreational and educational activities provided inside the centre.
Always maintain a welcoming and safe environment at the centre. Initiate the child protection
committees and coordinate them with the communities. Additionally, he/she will plan and facilitate
trainings, events, meetings or distributions with community, and community leaders and local
authorities. Capacitate and support social workers, community mobilizers and committees. On top of
that, raise centre needs and perform required procedures to supply the needs. Take the lead on supervising
committees (girls committee, women committee, and youth committee), meet and plan activities.
Prioritize tasks in close coordination with the line manager to ensure timely quality results achievement.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES
Capacity Building of staff
In coordination with the Project Manager, recruit qualified staff and volunteers to perform project
activities.
Train case management workers, and community mobilizers on protection principles and mentor
staff.
Facilitate training and capacity-building events for community and key community leaders, faith
leaders, local authorities, and teachers.
Closely observe the performance of each staff and provide timely mentorship advice.
Support program design, and creative activities
Together with Project Manager, plan, and schedule project activities.
Report and update line manager on planned activities, progress, and challenges
Ensure that all activities are planned, coordinated, monitored, and recorded.
Liaise externally to facilitate training, sessions, events, bookings and arranging event needs.
SGBV Case Management
Identify cases and prioritize vulnerable cases while maintaining adherence to Do No Harm,
Safeguarding and confidentiality principles.
Supervise case workers, meet, and follow up on cases to ensure quality case management
service.
Create networking with service providers to enhance referral to specialized services.
Strengthening community engagement and networks
Organize monthly meetings with committees to receive feedback, updates, suggestions, challenges
and achievements.
Together with the Project Manager, plan outreach activities to ensure they are in line with
project outcomes.
Create awareness-raising modules GESI and protection.
Capacity builds committees to ensure quality rapport with the committee and maintain trust.
Meet internal and external reporting requirements.
Submit weekly, monthly, and annual activity reports to Project Manager
Support Project Manager to submit required donor report.
Maintain accurate records of all activities for reporting.
KNOWLEDGE/QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE ROLE
Required Professional Experience:
1. Good interpersonal skills and cross-cultural sensitivity.
2. Ability to work in difficult and high-risk situations.
3. Ability to cope and work under pressure.
4. Well-organized, self-motivated and ability to work in a team.
5. Familiar with Humanitarian Principles and standards.
6. Familiar with sector minimum standards and guidelines such as Minimum Standards for CP in
Humanitarian Actions, Inter-Agency guideline on MHPSS in humanitarian settings).
7. Adherence to Do No Harm, Safeguarding, Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies.
8. Fluency in Local language.
9. Working knowledge of English and ability to write reports in English.
Required Education, training, license, registration, and certification
1. At least a bachelor’s degree in social science (social work, psychology, sociology, education or another
relevant field.)
2. Minimum 3 years of work experience with women, girls and vulnerable groups
3. Computer literate mainly in Microsoft Office package.
Preferred Knowledge and Qualifications
1. Work experience with humanitarian agencies.
2. Management experience (especially managing a diverse team of staff/ volunteers).
Travel and/or Work Environment Requirement:
• Up to 60 per cent of domestic travel.
Applicant Types Accepted:
Local Applicants Only
Mode of Application:
If you are interested in this position, to apply, please register at:
https://worldvision.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/WorldVisionInternational/details/Protection-
Officer---Ninewa--Hamdaniya-_JR27493?locations=9953ea81b118010125f4a70080850000
