Protection Associate - Consultant

Organizational Context

The International Organization for Migration (IOM), established in 1951, is a leading UN agency dedicated to promoting humane and orderly migration. It works with partners to save lives, protect people on the move, address displacement, and facilitate migration pathways. The organization fosters an inclusive and supportive workplace to maximize the benefits of migration and enhance support for migrants.

Job Purpose

This role involves implementing Protection programmatic responses within Camp As Saliyah, under the guidance of the Protection Coordinator and Officer. The incumbent will work in close coordination with relevant units and partners to ensure activities align with IOM policies, SOPs, and IASC guidelines on Protection, including Gender-based Violence (GBV) and Child Protection in Humanitarian Action. The position contributes to identifying and addressing protection needs during operational transitions and closure periods, ensuring the safety and well-being of vulnerable populations.

Responsibilities

Key duties include supporting protection assessments and consultations with affected populations using participatory methods to identify ongoing needs. The role involves providing operational support to case management activities, including referrals, documentation, and in-kind assistance for immediate protection needs. Responsibilities also encompass supporting other protection interventions like Child Friendly Spaces and community-based protection activities. The incumbent will assist in planning, organizing, and documenting protection activities, compiling and summarizing protection data, and preparing operational closure materials. This includes creating summaries of completed activities, pending actions, lessons learned, and updating service mappings and referral information for reporting and handover purposes.

Work Experience

Experience in case management for at-risk individuals in emergency response is necessary. Experience coordinating and managing the needs of at-risk individuals or Unaccompanied and Separated Children (UASCs) is a distinct advantage. Strong computer skills in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint are also required.

Skills

Strong interpersonal, counselling, and communication skills. Community outreach and relationship-building skills. Ability to communicate practical knowledge on protection issues. Demonstrated analytical, writing, and reporting skills. Proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Ability to apply key Inter-Agency Protection Resources.

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