Svn 0139 2026 - Asistente de Protección (Protección Comunitaria - Integridad de Archivos y Programación), Cali G-4
Organizational Context
The International Organization for Migration (IOM) is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive, and supportive work environment. This project addresses urgent humanitarian needs for populations affected by an earthquake in Colombia, aiming to provide vital humanitarian assistance and strengthen the protection environment in affected regions. The role supports the overall response by identifying and assisting individuals with specific protection needs.
Job Purpose
This role is crucial for implementing community protection activities within affected areas and temporary shelters, directly contributing to the project's goal of ensuring crisis-affected populations access safe, dignified, and timely humanitarian assistance. The position strengthens community protection networks and local mechanisms, facilitating community feedback and promoting access to essential information and services. By identifying individuals at risk and referring them for specialized attention, the role enhances the overall protection response, with a particular focus on child protection and support for vulnerable groups, including women survivors of violence.
Responsibilities
The Assistant Protection Officer will implement community protection activities in affected communities and temporary shelters, focusing on strengthening local protection networks and mechanisms. Key duties include supporting community monitoring of protection risks, promoting access to information on rights and services, and facilitating community participation and feedback. The role involves identifying individuals at risk and referring them to the case management team for specialized attention. This includes conducting information sessions on rights and available services, disseminating information on protection routes for gender-based violence and child protection, and identifying vulnerable individuals through community engagement. The officer will also participate in field visits, identify emerging risks, report them to the protection team, and organize meetings with community leaders and local organizations to support the establishment or strengthening of community protection mechanisms.
Work Experience
Experience is required in protection programs, case management with vulnerable populations, community protection, and working with social organizations and humanitarian actors. Experience in emergency or disaster response, particularly with displaced, migrant, refugee, or conflict/disaster-affected populations, is also necessary. Knowledge of Colombian protection routes and experience with Psychological First Aid are beneficial.
Skills
Case management, interviewing and form filling, effective verbal and written communication, intercultural sensitivity, professional integrity, teamwork, results achievement, knowledge management, accountability, and proactive reporting.